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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 PHP 12,015 and round-trip from PHP 21,160. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 21,160 PHP 47,418
        55% off
        55% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 21,160
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 21,244 PHP 47,418
        55% off
        55% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 21,244
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 21,814 PHP 47,418
        54% off
        54% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 21,814
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 22,245
        53% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 22,245
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 22,656
        52% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 22,656
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 28,416
        40% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 28,416
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 33,698
        28% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 33,698
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 33,755
        28% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 33,755
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 18 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 34,334
        28% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 34,334
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 14:10
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:35
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 25 | Fiji Airways
        PHP 29,631
        38% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 29,631
      • CNS 06:00
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 01:20
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 34,493
        27% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 34,493
      • CNS 17:25
        13h 25m
        2 stops
        CHC 09:50
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Virgin Australia
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 34,615
        27% off
        PHP 47,418 PHP 34,615
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        CHC 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CNS 16:00
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 12,015 PHP 31,216
        62% off
        62% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 12,015
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 13,100 PHP 31,216
        57% off
        57% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 13,100
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 13,736 PHP 31,216
        56% off
        56% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 13,736
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 13,745
        56% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 13,745
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 14,792
        53% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 14,792
      • CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 15,531
        50% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 15,531
      • CNS 17:25
        28h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:50
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 20,608
        34% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 20,608
      • CNS 06:00
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:50
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 20,823
        33% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 20,823
      • CNS 23:55
        21h 40m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:35
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Virgin Australia
        PHP 21,291
        32% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 21,291
      • CNS 09:45
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:05
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        PHP 22,216
        28% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 22,216
      • CNS 10:55
        29h 30m
        1 stop
        CHC 19:25
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Air New Zealand
        PHP 22,338
        28% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 22,338
      • CNS 17:40
        28h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:50
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Qantas Airways
        PHP 22,787
        27% off
        PHP 31,216 PHP 22,787
      • CNS 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 14:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 8 | 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 October, with an average price of PHP 11,712. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as PHP 26,609.

PHP 26,609
PHP 19,161
PHP 11,712
PHP 4,264
  • PHP 11,712
    Oct
  • PHP 13,133
    Nov
  • PHP 15,423
    Dec
  • PHP 13,641
    Jan
  • PHP 19,208
    Feb
  • PHP 13,606
    Mar
  • PHP 16,183
    Apr
  • PHP 13,730
    May
  • PHP 14,760
    Jun
  • PHP 26,609
    Jul
  • PHP 22,065
    Aug
  • PHP 18,913
    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.

PHP 32,375
PHP 22,838
PHP 13,300
PHP 3,763
  • PHP 25,723
    Mon
  • PHP 13,300
    Tue
  • PHP 31,345
    Wed
  • PHP 13,573
    Thu
  • PHP 29,061
    Fri
  • PHP 32,375
    Sat
  • PHP 14,169
    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 PHP 12,015) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From PHP 12,015
Virgin Australia
From PHP 20,608
Air New Zealand
From PHP 22,338
Qantas Airways
From PHP 22,787
Emirates
From PHP 25,741
Fiji Airways
From PHP 47,425

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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. JQ135

    Cairns Airport

    07:00

    CNS

    4h 55m

    14:55

    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

    17:55

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    S M - W - F -

  4. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    10:15

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:45

    MEL

    - M T W T F S
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  5. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  6. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  8. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:20

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:10

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  11. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    18:55

    BNE

    3h 25m

    Direct

    01:20

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  12. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  13. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:10

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:10

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  16. NZ7110

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  17. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:10

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:40

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  18. JQ949

    Cairns Airport

    21:40

    CNS

    3h 20m

    Direct

    01:00

    MEL

    S - - - T - S
    Search

  19. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    18:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    CHC

    S M T W T - S
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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 PHP 12,015
Cheapest return ticket price PHP 21,160

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 PHP 21,553 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 PHP 12,015, and round-trip fares start from PHP 21,160. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Oct 17; 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 49 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 PHP 29,322. 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 PHP 12,015. 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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