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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Jul 27 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 447 AU$ 671
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 447
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Jul 15 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 478 AU$ 671
        28% off
        28% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 478
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jul 30 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Aug 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 495 AU$ 671
        26% off
        26% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 495
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jul 9 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 516
        23% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 516
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Jul 31 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 518
        23% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 518
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 23 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Aug 28 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 519
        23% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 519
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Aug 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 531
        21% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 531
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 27 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Sep 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 537
        20% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 537
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Aug 24 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 549
        18% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 549
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Jul 14 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 06:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Jul 17 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 563
        16% off
        AU$ 671 AU$ 563
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Jul 6 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jul 9 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 276 AU$ 458
        40% off
        40% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 276
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Jul 26 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 305 AU$ 458
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 305
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Jul 7 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 308 AU$ 458
        33% off
        33% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 308
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 16 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 321
        30% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 321
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 13 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 325
        28% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 325
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Aug 20 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 328
        28% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 328
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jul 23 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 359
        22% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 359
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Jul 5 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 365
        20% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 365
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Aug 11 | Qantas Airways
        AU$ 367
        20% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 367
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 13:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Aug 2 | Jetstar Airways
        AU$ 384
        16% off
        AU$ 458 AU$ 384
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Jul 4 | Normal Airline
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Flight fares from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

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 June, with an average price of AU$ 259. You’ll want to avoid February, when the average price can reach as high as AU$ 437.

AU$ 437
AU$ 348
AU$ 259
AU$ 170
  • AU$ 259
    Jun
  • AU$ 429
    Jul
  • AU$ 305
    Aug
  • AU$ 300
    Sep
  • AU$ 276
    Oct
  • AU$ 299
    Nov
  • AU$ 351
    Dec
  • AU$ 311
    Jan
  • AU$ 437
    Feb
  • AU$ 310
    Mar
  • AU$ 368
    Apr
  • AU$ 313
    May

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.

AU$ 736
AU$ 520
AU$ 303
AU$ 87
  • AU$ 585
    Mon
  • AU$ 303
    Tue
  • AU$ 713
    Wed
  • AU$ 309
    Thu
  • AU$ 661
    Fri
  • AU$ 736
    Sat
  • AU$ 323
    Sun

Selected Airlines from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport

See which airlines fly from Cairns to Christchurch. Find the airline that best meets your travel needs by comparing prices and treat yourself to an enjoyable journey.

Jetstar Airways
From AU$ 276
Qantas Airways
From AU$ 367
Air New Zealand
From AU$ 426
Virgin Australia
From AU$ 428
Emirates
From AU$ 571
Fiji Airways
From AU$ 736

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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. JQ135

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    4h 55m

    13:55

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
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  2. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    09:40

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:55

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    18:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    S M - W - F -

  4. VA1310

    Cairns Airport

    00:55

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    04:25

    MEL

    S - - - - F -
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  5. JQ171

    Melbourne Airport

    11:05

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  6. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    21:40

    CNS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    01:00

    MEL

    - M T - T F S
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  7. JQ171

    Melbourne Airport

    11:05

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    16:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  8. NZ162

    Cairns Airport

    11:55

    CNS

    4h 40m

    Direct

    18:35

    AKL

    S M - W - F S
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  9. NZ519

    Auckland Airport

    06:45

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    08:10

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Flight distance 3,891.56km
Cheapest one-way ticket price AU$ 276
Cheapest return ticket price AU$ 447

FAQs for Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC)?

    It takes around 4 hours 55 minutes to fly from Cairns Airport (cns) to Christchurch International Airport(chc).
  • There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • Tickets cost around AU$ 394 in July, making it the cheapest month to book. Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is a popular route, so don't forget to book your tickets in advance.
  • The route from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around AU$ 426 in September, 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.

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