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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $406

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CNS — CHC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairns (CNS) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$463

One-way from

$406

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$972
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/4-4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/4
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($343 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/422:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$463
Sun 6/422:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/420:10CHC - CNS
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$854
Tue 16/1207:35CNS - CHC
1 stop13h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 10/106:05CHC - CNS
1 stop9h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,027
Tue 16/1212:45CNS - CHC
1 stop8h 30mEmirates
Tue 6/106:20CHC - CNS
1 stop19h 25mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$1,032
Fri 19/1206:00CNS - CHC
2 stops11h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 9/112:00CHC - CNS
2 stops13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$1,736

Find flights from Cairns to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cairns to Christchurch 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Cairns

Fly to

Christchurch

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 1/4

22:55-06:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$463

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 6/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 13/4

20:10-22:50

2 stops28h 40m

$854

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 24/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$406

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 24/4

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

$541

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 24/4

06:00-10:05

2 stops26h 05m

$583

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Deals found on 20/2

Best time to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairns to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CNS to CHC?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairns to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 49% on flights from Cairns to Christchurch by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
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Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.4

Food

6.9

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SYD - DFW

They need to improve the check-in kiosks and the in-flight special meals. Never had a smooth boarding process with Qantas. The special meals look like they're prepared at the last minute without much thought.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Cairns to Christchurch flight route?

    This flight path from Cairns to Christchurch was viewed by 24 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairns to Christchurch round-trip?

    Jetstar, at $463, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cairns to Christchurch.. Jetstar is 51% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cairns to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cairns to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of $346). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Christchurch

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairns to Christchurch. 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$422Average$582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$984Average$1,113FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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