Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from $303
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 10/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 January 2025.
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Cheapest flights from Cairns to ChristchurchExplore 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 January 2025.
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 January 2025.
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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 January 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Sat 15/3
09:45-00:05
1 stop11h 20m
Christchurch
Mon 14/4
07:05-10:40
Nonstop5h 35m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Sat 15/3
16:05-08:05
2 stops13h 00m
Christchurch
Mon 14/4
07:05-10:40
Nonstop5h 35m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Thu 17/4
14:35-00:40
1 stop8h 05m
Christchurch
Tue 22/4
09:40-22:35
3 stops14h 55m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Thu 20/2
12:45-07:45
2 stops16h 00m
Christchurch
Fri 28/2
05:45-13:50
2 stops11h 05m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Thu 10/4
22:55-05:50
Nonstop4h 55m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Sun 9/3
09:15-07:45
2 stops43h 30m
CairnsChristchurch
CNS - CHC
CNSCHC
Cairns
Tue 8/4
07:00-07:50
2 stops22h 50m
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 January 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 January 2025.
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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Food
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Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Entertainment
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Boarding
Food
Crew
Overall
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
Entertainment
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Crew
Overall
Reviews
Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes
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Top 2 airlines flying from Cairns to Christchurch
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