How popular is this Cairns to South Island flight route?

Flights from Cairns to South Island have been viewed 55 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to South Island one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $253. Virgin Australia flights start at $462 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $539 one-way. Find deals

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?

On average you can expect to pay $406 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $233 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Queenstown Intl) is currently priced at $665.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to South Island?

July can be a great time to fly to South Island from Cairns with a flight ticket averaging about $868. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $381. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of September.

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.

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.

$251+ Flights from Cairns to South Island

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to South Island

Round-trip from	$540
One-way from	$253
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$643

Jetstar
13/6-20/6
1 total stop
22h 25m total
Cairns to South Island

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Jetstar
6/5
Nonstop
4h 55m total
Cairns to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($311 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($32 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 29 April 2025.

Fri 13/621:30CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 50mJetstar

Fri 20/607:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$540

Mon 8/911:50CNS - ZQN

1 stop25h 50mVirgin Australia

Mon 15/918:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$760

Mon 8/906:45CNS - ZQN

1 stop11h 10mJetstar

Mon 15/916:50ZQN - CNS

2 stops26h 20mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$792

Sun 22/622:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 29/612:10ZQN - CNS

1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$860

Mon 8/1214:40CNS - CHC

2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/1208:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$974

Mon 8/1206:00CNS - CHC

2 stops11h 25mAir New Zealand

Mon 29/1220:10CHC - CNS

2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/4$1,257

Sun 6/715:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops14h 50mAir New Zealand

Fri 11/708:55ZQN - CNS

3 stops15h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$2,275

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Fri 13/621:30CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 50mJetstar

Fri 20/607:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$540

Thu 12/622:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/613:05ZQN - CNS

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$665

Sun 22/613:50CNS - ZQN

2 stops21h 40mVirgin Australia

Sun 29/618:00ZQN - CNS

2 stops26h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$1,021

Thu 12/622:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 19/620:30CHC - CNS

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4$673

Thu 12/613:40CNS - ZQN

3 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/612:10ZQN - CNS

2 stops12h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/4$1,579

Thu 12/606:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops32h 10mJetstar

Thu 19/613:00ZQN - CNS

2 stops33h 55mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$890

One-way flights from Cairns to South Island
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Tue 6/522:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$253

Fri 13/615:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 35mJetstar

Deal found 29/4$443

Tue 12/813:50CNS - CHC

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$450

Mon 26/516:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop20h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$462

Fri 13/615:35CNS - ZQN

3 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$514

Sat 11/1010:55CNS - CHC

2 stops24h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 27/4$539

Tue 20/511:45CNS - CHC

3 stops18h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$842

Mon 26/512:15CNS - ZQN

3 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/4$1,104

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 13/6

21:30-16:20

1 stop16h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 20/6

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$540

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 8/9

11:50-15:40

1 stop25h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/9

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

$760

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 8/9

06:45-19:55

1 stop11h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/9

16:50-17:10

2 stops26h 20m

$792

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 22/6

22:55-08:25

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 29/6

12:10-23:05

1 stop12h 55m

$860

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 6/7

15:35-08:25

2 stops14h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/7

08:55-22:50

3 stops15h 55m

$2,275

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 8/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$251

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 13/6

15:35-16:10

2 stops22h 35m

$443

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 12/8

13:50-07:50

2 stops16h 00m

$450

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 26/5

16:55-15:40

1 stop20h 45m

$462

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 13/6

15:35-12:20

3 stops18h 45m

$514

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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?

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.

Rainfall in South Island by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

471 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

471 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

829 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

400 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

438 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

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 55 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to South Island one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $253. Virgin Australia flights start at $462 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $539 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?
On average you can expect to pay $406 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $233 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Queenstown Intl) is currently priced at $665.
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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Top 3 airlines flying from Cairns to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$382	Average$691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$657	Average$900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$984	Average$1,097	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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

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