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Cheap flights from Cairns to South Island from $387

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CNS — CHC
4 Jun — 11 Jun1
1 adult
Tue 4/6
Tue 11/6

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairns to South Island?

March can be a great time to fly to South Island from Cairns with a flight ticket averaging about $1,002. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of March for as cheap as $784. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June.

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.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Cairns to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Cairns and South Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 539,242 searches. Data last updated 30 May 2024.
Take a peek at the cheapest Jetstar flights we've detected travelling from Cairns to South Island. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Thu 29/809:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Tue 3/916:05CHC - CNS
1 stop28h 10mJetstar
Deal found 30/5$891
Mon 16/909:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Mon 23/913:50CHC - CNS
2 stops20h 35mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$903
Mon 16/909:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Mon 23/911:25CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$912
Mon 16/906:35CNS - CHC
2 stops15h 30mJetstar
Mon 23/911:25CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$966
Mon 22/709:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Sun 28/716:05CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$1,116

Cheap Air New Zealand flights from Cairns to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Air New Zealand for the route between Cairns and South Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 539,242 searches. Data last updated 30 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Air New Zealand flights travelling from Cairns to South Island. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Thu 29/820:30CNS - CHC
2 stops22h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/920:30CHC - CNS
2 stops40h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/5$1,090
Mon 22/712:45CNS - CHC
2 stops17h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/713:05CHC - CNS
2 stops12h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/5$1,522
Mon 22/714:35CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 28/713:05CHC - CNS
2 stops12h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/5$1,570

Cheap Cairns to South Island flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Cairns to South Island specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 539,242 searches. Prices were last updated on 30 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Cairns to South Island in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 17/609:10CNS - CHC
1 stop13h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 26/615:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/5$1,048
Mon 17/606:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 26/615:50CHC - CNS
1 stop8h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/5$1,083
Mon 17/606:00CNS - CHC
2 stops12h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 26/609:40CHC - CNS
2 stops14h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/5$1,200

Cairns to South Island 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Cairns and South Island in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 539,242 searches. Data last updated 30 May 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals from Cairns to South Island in 2024. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 16/1206:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/117:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop29h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/5$823
Mon 16/1206:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop9h 35mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/114:30ZQN - CNS
2 stops22h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/5$855
Mon 1/716:35CNS - ZQN
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia
Tue 9/716:30ZQN - CNS
1 stop9h 25mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/5$865
Mon 16/909:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/921:00CHC - CNS
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/5$879
Thu 29/809:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/920:30CHC - CNS
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/5$883
Thu 29/809:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Tue 3/916:05CHC - CNS
1 stop28h 10mJetstar
Deal found 30/5$891
Mon 1/712:10CNS - ZQN
1 stop21h 40mVirgin Australia
Tue 9/718:00ZQN - CNS
2 stops26h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/5$900
Mon 16/909:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Mon 23/911:25CHC - CNS
2 stops23h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$912
Thu 4/709:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/720:25CHC - CNS
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/5$950

One-way flights to South Island from Cairns

Search for one-way flight options from Cairns to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 539,242 searches. Data last updated 30 May 2024.
If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from Cairns to South Island, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Those needing a return flight from Cairns to South Island can use the search form above.
Sat 12/1017:40CNS - ZQN
1 stop16h 50mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/5$387
Wed 6/1106:00CNS - ZQN
1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/5$426
Sat 12/1013:50CNS - ZQN
2 stops20h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/5$435
Mon 4/1109:45CNS - CHC
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$477
Thu 29/809:45CNS - CHC
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$510
Mon 4/1112:50CNS - CHC
2 stops21h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/5$548
Thu 29/814:20CNS - CHC
1 stop22h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/5$559
Wed 6/1109:45CNS - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mJetstar
Deal found 29/5$630
Thu 29/810:10CNS - CHC
2 stops24h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/5$678

Find flights from Cairns to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 539,242 searches. Data last updated 30 May 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$865 - $1,090

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 1/7

1 stop17h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/7

1 stop9h 25m

$865

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 16/9

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 23/9

1 stop24h 45m

$879

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 29/8

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 3/9

2 stops40h 15m

$883

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 29/8

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 3/9

1 stop28h 10m

$891

CairnsQueenstown Intl

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 1/7

1 stop21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/7

2 stops26h 35m

$900

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 16/9

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 23/9

2 stops20h 35m

$903

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 16/9

1 stop12h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 23/9

2 stops23h 00m

$912

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 17/6

1 stop13h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 26/6

1 stop8h 45m

$1,048

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 29/8

2 stops22h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 3/9

2 stops40h 15m

$1,090

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Deals found on 29/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated 30 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas 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.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
610 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
623 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
945 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Jetstar
6.8
Okay
625 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
610 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible. Boarding pass priority boarding. Got no service, no food which looked yucky, why seat people in first class then treat them low class?

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 flights from Cairns to South Island for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Cairns to South Island for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Virgin Australia for just $865, but on average you can expect to pay $998.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to South Island one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Virgin Australia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $387. Jetstar flights start at $477 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $548 one-way.

  • What does CNS to CHC mean?

    This is defined as Cairns Airport (CNS) and Christchurch Airport (CHC). Codes like Christchurch Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN), Invercargill Airport (IVC), Blenheim Airport (BHE).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to South Island that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cairns to South Island flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Cairns to South Island with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cairns to South Island flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to South Island that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Cairns to South Island offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Cairns to South Island?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cairns to South Island flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Cairns to South Island flight deals updated?

    The Cairns to South Island flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 30/5.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to South Island?

    The most popular airlines flying from Cairns to South Island are Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • 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 $344). Flying from Cairns to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $425). 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 4 airlines flying from Cairns to South Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 539,242 searches. Data last updated 30 May 2024.
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JetstarCheapest$487Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$645Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$721Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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