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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 INR 26,408 and round-trip from INR 56,927. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 56,927 INR 75,299
      24% off
      24% off
      INR 75,299 INR 56,927
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Virgin Australia
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 57,812 INR 75,299
      23% off
      23% off
      INR 75,299 INR 57,812
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 58,712 INR 75,299
      22% off
      22% off
      INR 75,299 INR 58,712
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 06:05
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:55
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Air New Zealand
      INR 59,154
      21% off
      INR 75,299 INR 59,154
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 59,325
      21% off
      INR 75,299 INR 59,325
    • CNS 06:40
      14h 19m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 59,725
      21% off
      INR 75,299 INR 59,725
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 60,096
      20% off
      INR 75,299 INR 60,096
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 60,196
      20% off
      INR 75,299 INR 60,196
    • CNS 11:40
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Virgin Australia
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 60,424
      20% off
      INR 75,299 INR 60,424
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 26,408 INR 40,429
      35% off
      35% off
      INR 40,429 INR 26,408
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 26,894 INR 40,429
      33% off
      33% off
      INR 40,429 INR 26,894
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 29,606 INR 40,429
      27% off
      27% off
      INR 40,429 INR 29,606
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 30,120
      25% off
      INR 40,429 INR 30,120
    • CNS 18:05
      27h 45m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 30,177
      25% off
      INR 40,429 INR 30,177
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 31,033
      23% off
      INR 40,429 INR 31,033
    • CNS 10:15
      28h 5m
      1 stop
      CHC 17:20
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 32,318
      20% off
      INR 40,429 INR 32,318
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      INR 32,775
      19% off
      INR 40,429 INR 32,775
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:35
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 32,932
      19% off
      INR 40,429 INR 32,932
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 26,408 INR 40,429
      35% off
      35% off
      INR 40,429 INR 26,408
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 26,894 INR 40,429
      33% off
      33% off
      INR 40,429 INR 26,894
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      INR 38,013 INR 57,235
      34% off
      34% off
      INR 57,235 INR 38,013
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      INR 38,013 INR 57,235
      34% off
      34% off
      INR 57,235 INR 38,013
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      INR 38,442 INR 57,235
      33% off
      33% off
      INR 57,235 INR 38,442
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      INR 39,127
      32% off
      INR 57,235 INR 39,127
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      INR 39,712
      31% off
      INR 57,235 INR 39,712
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      INR 39,741
      31% off
      INR 57,235 INR 39,741
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      INR 40,098
      30% off
      INR 57,235 INR 40,098
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      INR 40,212
      30% off
      INR 57,235 INR 40,212
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      INR 40,297
      30% off
      INR 57,235 INR 40,297
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      INR 41,639 INR 79,547
      48% off
      48% off
      INR 79,547 INR 41,639
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      INR 41,768 INR 79,547
      47% off
      47% off
      INR 79,547 INR 41,768
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
      INR 45,750 INR 79,547
      42% off
      42% off
      INR 79,547 INR 45,750
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
      INR 46,564
      41% off
      INR 79,547 INR 46,564
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      INR 55,842
      30% off
      INR 79,547 INR 55,842
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      INR 55,871
      30% off
      INR 79,547 INR 55,871
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      INR 66,819
      16% off
      INR 79,547 INR 66,819
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 26,408 INR 40,429
      35% off
      35% off
      INR 40,429 INR 26,408
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 26,894 INR 40,429
      33% off
      33% off
      INR 40,429 INR 26,894
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Emirates
      INR 40,312 INR 78,986
      49% off
      49% off
      INR 78,986 INR 40,312
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      INR 41,582
      47% off
      INR 78,986 INR 41,582
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      INR 41,896
      47% off
      INR 78,986 INR 41,896
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      INR 42,039
      47% off
      INR 78,986 INR 42,039
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      INR 42,039
      47% off
      INR 78,986 INR 42,039
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Emirates
      INR 44,152
      44% off
      INR 78,986 INR 44,152
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      INR 46,992
      41% off
      INR 78,986 INR 46,992
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | 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 INR 18,462. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as INR 40,623.

INR 40,623
INR 29,543
INR 18,462
INR 7,382
  • INR 18,462
    Oct
  • INR 20,050
    Nov
  • INR 23,545
    Dec
  • INR 20,825
    Jan
  • INR 29,324
    Feb
  • INR 20,771
    Mar
  • INR 24,706
    Apr
  • INR 20,961
    May
  • INR 22,533
    Jun
  • INR 40,623
    Jul
  • INR 33,685
    Aug
  • INR 28,873
    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.

INR 49,425
INR 34,865
INR 20,304
INR 5,744
  • INR 39,270
    Mon
  • INR 20,304
    Tue
  • INR 47,853
    Wed
  • INR 20,721
    Thu
  • INR 44,366
    Fri
  • INR 49,425
    Sat
  • INR 21,631
    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 INR 29,606) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From INR 29,606
Virgin Australia
From INR 32,775
Qantas Airways
From INR 36,615
Air New Zealand
From INR 36,729
Emirates
From INR 37,728
Fiji Airways
From INR 54,658

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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 INR 26,408
Cheapest return ticket price INR 56,927

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 INR 38,627 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 INR 26,408, and round-trip fares start from INR 56,927. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Oct 29; 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 INR 45,149. 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 INR 26,408. 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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