How popular is this Cairns to South Island flight route?

Flights from Cairns to South Island have been viewed 84 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 $238. Virgin Australia flights start at $361 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $474 one-way. Find deals

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. Find deals

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).

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?

On average you can expect to pay $402 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $232 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch) is currently priced at $398.

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 $807. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $350. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of November.

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.

$238+ Flights from Cairns to South Island

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to South Island

Round-trip from	$398
One-way from	$238
Popular in	November
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$480

Jetstar
5/8-15/8
Nonstop
10h 30m total
Cairns to South Island

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Jetstar
14/10
Nonstop
4h 55m total
Cairns to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 17% potential increase in price ($263 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($37 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 11 July 2025.

Tue 5/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Fri 15/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 9/7$398

Mon 25/806:00CNS - CHC

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/907:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7$626

Mon 18/810:20CNS - ZQN

1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia

Wed 27/816:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/7$661

Tue 5/811:55CNS - CHC

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 15/819:40CHC - CNS

2 stops17h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/7$807

Wed 30/706:00CNS - ZQN

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/810:00ZQN - CNS

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$1,038

Sun 21/1217:00CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 31/1206:20CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/7$1,208

Mon 18/815:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops14h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 27/816:45ZQN - CNS

3 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/7$1,589

Best flights from Cairns to South Island
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairns to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Tue 5/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Fri 15/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 9/7$398

Mon 18/810:20CNS - ZQN

1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia

Wed 27/816:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/7$661

Mon 25/806:00CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/907:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$663

Tue 5/811:55CNS - CHC

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 15/819:40CHC - CNS

2 stops17h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/7$807

Tue 5/806:00CNS - CHC

3 stops13h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 15/810:30CHC - CNS

2 stops14h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/7$1,371

Wed 30/706:00CNS - ZQN

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/810:00ZQN - CNS

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$1,038

Mon 18/815:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops14h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 27/816:45ZQN - CNS

3 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/7$1,589

Last-minute flights from Cairns to South Island
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairns to South Island. Data last updated 11 July 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 17/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Mon 21/717:50CHC - CNS

2 stops25h 20mJetstar

Deal found 10/7$657

Thu 17/722:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 21/712:00CHC - CNS

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7$832

Wed 30/706:00CNS - ZQN

3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Fri 15/810:00ZQN - CNS

3 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$1,038

Tue 5/822:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Fri 15/807:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 9/7$398

Tue 5/811:55CNS - CHC

1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 15/819:40CHC - CNS

2 stops17h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/7$807

Tue 5/806:00CNS - CHC

3 stops13h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 15/810:30CHC - CNS

2 stops14h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/7$1,371

Mon 18/810:20CNS - ZQN

1 stop28h 25mVirgin Australia

Wed 27/816:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 10/7$661

Mon 18/815:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops14h 50mAir New Zealand

Wed 27/816:45ZQN - CNS

3 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/7$1,589

Mon 25/806:00CNS - CHC

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/907:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7$626

One-way flights from Cairns to South Island
Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

Tue 14/1022:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 10/7$238

Mon 15/920:25CNS - ZQN

1 stop18h 20mVirgin Australia

Deal found 9/7$361

Wed 6/806:00CNS - CHC

1 stop16h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7$430

Thu 9/1010:55CNS - CHC

2 stops20h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 9/7$474

Fri 15/819:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/7$500

Tue 21/1014:25CNS - CHC

1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 9/7$510

Sun 28/1211:35CNS - CHC

1 stop9h 35mEmirates

Deal found 9/7$564

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 5/8

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 15/8

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$398

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 25/8

06:00-10:25

2 stops26h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$626

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 18/8

10:20-16:45

1 stop28h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

16:30-23:35

1 stop9h 05m

$661

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 5/8

11:55-22:40

1 stop8h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 15/8

19:40-10:45

2 stops17h 05m

$807

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 30/7

06:00-12:20

3 stops28h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/8

10:00-22:50

3 stops38h 50m

$1,038

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 21/12

17:00-12:40

1 stop16h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

06:20-23:05

1 stop19h 45m

$1,208

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 18/8

15:35-08:25

2 stops14h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

16:45-16:40

3 stops25h 55m

$1,589

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 14/10

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$238

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sat 15/11

19:50-13:10

1 stop14h 20m

$331

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Wed 6/8

06:00-00:20

1 stop16h 20m

$430

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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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

494 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

876 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

456 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 84 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 $238. Virgin Australia flights start at $361 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $474 one-way.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?
On average you can expect to pay $402 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $232 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch) is currently priced at $398.
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$372	Average$651	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$618	Average$859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$944	Average$1,065	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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