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Cheap flights from Cairns to South Island from $229

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Cairns to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 31 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$382

One-way from

$229

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$463
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 19/10-29/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 6/11
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2025.

Sun 19/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 29/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$382
Tue 7/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 22/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$422
Tue 7/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 17/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$445
Thu 9/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 22/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$448
Tue 7/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 20/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$466
Thu 9/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 17/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$469
Thu 9/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 20/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$491
Sun 5/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Wed 22/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$512
Sun 5/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 17/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$533
Sun 5/1022:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Mon 20/1008:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/8$555
Tue 7/1022:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1013:05ZQN - CNS
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$637
Tue 7/1022:55CNS - ZQN
1 stop30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/1013:05ZQN - CNS
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$656

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairns to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 19/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$382

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 7/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 22/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$422

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 7/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$445

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 9/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 22/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$448

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 7/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$466

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 9/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$469

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 9/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$491

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 5/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 22/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$512

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 5/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$533

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 5/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$555

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Cairns with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to South Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Cairns to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 August 2025.

When flying from Cairns to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated 31 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, andJetstar from Cairns to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
469 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
905 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.5

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MEL - SYD

Flight cancelled 2hours before take off after checking in. Booked by airline on flight 6 hours later. No compensation or vouchers till we asked just before the flight took off.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairns to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairns to South Island?

    Most people fly from Cairns (CNS) if they book a flight from Cairns to South Island. Cairns is conveniently located just 4.4 km from Cairns’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Cairns to South Island flight route?

    Flights from Cairns to South Island have been viewed 107 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to South Island?

    Jetstar and Virgin Australia can get you from Cairns to South Island in just under 4h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 25m. The distance from Cairns to South Island is about 3883 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?

    On average you can expect to pay $415 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $229 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Queenstown Intl) is currently priced at $634.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Cairns to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$356Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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