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Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from SGD 127 and round-trip from SGD 429. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 429 SGD 1,064
      60% off
      60% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 429
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 435 SGD 1,064
      59% off
      59% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 435
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 766 SGD 1,064
      28% off
      28% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 766
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 778
      27% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 778
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 790
      26% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 790
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 06:05
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:55
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      SGD 796
      25% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 796
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 798
      25% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 798
    • CNS 06:40
      14h 19m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 804
      24% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 804
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      SGD 809
      24% off
      SGD 1,064 SGD 809
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CAN 12:40
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      PEK 19:00
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Thu, Oct 29 | Shandong Airlines
      SGD 127 SGD 397
      68% off
      68% off
      SGD 397 SGD 127
    • Cheapest
      CAN 12:40
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      PEK 19:00
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | Shandong Airlines
      SGD 127 SGD 397
      68% off
      68% off
      SGD 397 SGD 127
    • Cheapest
      CAN 12:40
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      PEK 19:00
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Wed, Oct 28 | Shandong Airlines
      SGD 127 SGD 397
      68% off
      68% off
      SGD 397 SGD 127
    • Cheapest
      CAN 12:40
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      PEK 19:00
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Sun, Nov 1 | Shandong Airlines
      SGD 127
      68% off
      SGD 397 SGD 127
    • CAN 12:40
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      PEK 19:00
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Sat, Oct 31 | Shandong Airlines
      SGD 128
      68% off
      SGD 397 SGD 128
    • CAN 18:45
      3h 10m
      Direct
      PEK 21:55
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Sun, Nov 1 | Air China
      SGD 133
      66% off
      SGD 397 SGD 133
    • CAN 12:40
      6h 20m
      1 stop
      PEK 19:00
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Mon, Nov 2 | Shandong Airlines
      SGD 135
      66% off
      SGD 397 SGD 135
    • CAN 20:45
      3h 20m
      Direct
      PEK 00:05
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Wed, Oct 28 | Air China
      SGD 142
      64% off
      SGD 397 SGD 142
    • CAN 10:30
      3h 15m
      Direct
      PEK 13:45
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | Air China
      SGD 147
      63% off
      SGD 397 SGD 147
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CAN 18:45
      3h 10m
      Direct
      PEK 21:55
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Sun, Nov 1 | Air China
      SGD 133 SGD 397
      66% off
      66% off
      SGD 397 SGD 133
    • CAN 20:45
      3h 20m
      Direct
      PEK 00:05
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Wed, Oct 28 | Air China
      SGD 142 SGD 397
      64% off
      64% off
      SGD 397 SGD 142
    • CAN 10:30
      3h 15m
      Direct
      PEK 13:45
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | Air China
      SGD 147 SGD 397
      63% off
      63% off
      SGD 397 SGD 147
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Wed, Oct 28 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 148
      63% off
      SGD 397 SGD 148
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Sun, Nov 1 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 148
      63% off
      SGD 397 SGD 148
    • CAN 20:15
      3h
      Direct
      PEK 23:15
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 149
      62% off
      SGD 397 SGD 149
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Mon, Nov 2 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 153
      61% off
      SGD 397 SGD 153
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Thu, Oct 29 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 156
      61% off
      SGD 397 SGD 156
    • CAN 20:45
      3h 20m
      Direct
      PEK 00:05
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Thu, Oct 29 | Air China
      SGD 163
      59% off
      SGD 397 SGD 163
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 512 SGD 809
      37% off
      37% off
      SGD 809 SGD 512
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 512 SGD 809
      37% off
      37% off
      SGD 809 SGD 512
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 518 SGD 809
      36% off
      36% off
      SGD 809 SGD 518
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 527
      35% off
      SGD 809 SGD 527
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 535
      34% off
      SGD 809 SGD 535
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 535
      34% off
      SGD 809 SGD 535
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      SGD 540
      33% off
      SGD 809 SGD 540
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 541
      33% off
      SGD 809 SGD 541
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      SGD 543
      33% off
      SGD 809 SGD 543
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      SGD 561 SGD 1,124
      50% off
      50% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 561
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Air New Zealand
      SGD 561 SGD 1,124
      50% off
      50% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 561
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 562 SGD 1,124
      50% off
      50% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 562
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 562
      50% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 562
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
      SGD 616
      45% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 616
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
      SGD 627
      44% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 627
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      SGD 752
      33% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 752
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 752
      33% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 752
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      SGD 899
      20% off
      SGD 1,124 SGD 899
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • CAN 07:30
      2h 50m
      Direct
      PEK 10:20
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Fri, Oct 30 | Shenzhen Airlines
      SGD 180 SGD 397
      55% off
      55% off
      SGD 397 SGD 180
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Wed, Oct 28 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 148 SGD 397
      63% off
      63% off
      SGD 397 SGD 148
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Sun, Nov 1 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 148 SGD 397
      63% off
      63% off
      SGD 397 SGD 148
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Mon, Nov 2 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 153
      61% off
      SGD 397 SGD 153
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Thu, Oct 29 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 156
      61% off
      SGD 397 SGD 156
    • CAN 21:15
      2h 55m
      Direct
      PEK 00:10
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Fri, Oct 30 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 248
      38% off
      SGD 397 SGD 248
    • CAN 20:15
      3h
      Direct
      PEK 23:15
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | Hainan Airlines
      SGD 149
      62% off
      SGD 397 SGD 149
    • CAN 18:45
      3h 10m
      Direct
      PEK 21:55
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Sun, Nov 1 | Air China
      SGD 133
      66% off
      SGD 397 SGD 133
    • CAN 10:30
      3h 15m
      Direct
      PEK 13:45
      Guangzhou - Beijing | Tue, Oct 27 | Air China
      SGD 147
      63% off
      SGD 397 SGD 147
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport, the best time to buy is in October, with an average price of SGD 249. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as SGD 547.

SGD 547
SGD 398
SGD 249
SGD 100
  • SGD 249
    Oct
  • SGD 270
    Nov
  • SGD 317
    Dec
  • SGD 281
    Jan
  • SGD 395
    Feb
  • SGD 280
    Mar
  • SGD 333
    Apr
  • SGD 282
    May
  • SGD 304
    Jun
  • SGD 547
    Jul
  • SGD 454
    Aug
  • SGD 389
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

SGD 665
SGD 470
SGD 274
SGD 79
  • SGD 529
    Mon
  • SGD 274
    Tue
  • SGD 644
    Wed
  • SGD 279
    Thu
  • SGD 597
    Fri
  • SGD 665
    Sat
  • SGD 291
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from SGD 399) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From SGD 399
Virgin Australia
From SGD 441
Qantas Airways
From SGD 493
Air New Zealand
From SGD 495
Emirates
From SGD 508
Fiji Airways
From SGD 736

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What is the flight schedule from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Christchurch and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    14:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    09:40

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:55

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:45

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  5. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    00:35

    CHC

    S - T - - F -

  7. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    18:50

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    - - T - T - S

  9. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    00:35

    CHC

    S - T - - F -

  11. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:15

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  12. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  15. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  17. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  19. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
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  20. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    14:35

    CHC

    S M T W - F -
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About Cairns Airport and Christchurch International Airport

Learn about Cairns Airport (CNS) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,891.56km
Cheapest one-way ticket price SGD 127
Cheapest return ticket price SGD 766

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)?

    There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 07:00, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around SGD 520 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Airport (CNS) at 07:15 and arrives in Christchurch International Airport (CHC) at 15:10.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 789 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from SGD 356, and round-trip fares start from SGD 429. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Fri, Oct 30; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 42 minutes, and around 3 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport is SGD 608. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from SGD 356. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 3 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Christchurch International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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