How popular is this Cairns to South Island flight route?

Flights from Cairns to South Island have been viewed 30 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?

On average you can expect to pay $468 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $239 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch) is currently priced at $332.

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

July can be a great time to fly to South Island from Cairns with a flight ticket averaging about $943. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $388. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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 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.

$331+ Flights from Cairns to South Island

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to South Island

Round-trip from	$331
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$830

Jetstar
18/5-23/5
Nonstop
10h 30m total
Cairns to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($405 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairns to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Sun 18/522:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Fri 23/507:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 24/3$331

Thu 8/521:30CNS - ZQN

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Thu 15/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Deal found 23/3$721

Thu 1/513:05CNS - ZQN

1 stop25h 40mVirgin Australia

Thu 8/516:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 24/3$754

Thu 1/521:30CNS - ZQN

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/513:05ZQN - CNS

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$827

Thu 27/307:35CNS - CHC

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/316:05CHC - CNS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,021

Sun 6/718:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 11/713:05ZQN - CNS

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/3$1,333

Thu 27/312:45CNS - CHC

2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 31/309:40CHC - CNS

2 stops16h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/3$2,141

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Sun 18/522:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Fri 23/507:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 24/3$331

Thu 1/513:05CNS - ZQN

1 stop25h 40mVirgin Australia

Thu 8/516:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 24/3$754

Thu 1/521:30CNS - ZQN

1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/513:05ZQN - CNS

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$827

Sun 6/718:35CNS - ZQN

2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 11/713:05ZQN - CNS

2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/3$1,333

Thu 8/521:30CNS - ZQN

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Thu 15/512:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Deal found 23/3$721

Thu 27/307:35CNS - CHC

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/316:05CHC - CNS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,021

Thu 27/312:45CNS - CHC

2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 31/309:40CHC - CNS

2 stops16h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/3$2,141

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Thu 27/307:35CNS - CHC

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 31/316:05CHC - CNS

1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$1,021

Thu 27/312:45CNS - CHC

2 stops16h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 31/309:40CHC - CNS

2 stops16h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/3$2,141

Sun 20/406:00CNS - CHC

2 stops37h 15mJetstar

Wed 23/416:05CHC - CNS

1 stop19h 05mJetstar

Deal found 24/3$1,026

One-way flights from Cairns to South Island
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Thu 10/706:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/3$589

Thu 10/706:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 24/3$630

Fri 11/706:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops25h 05mJetstar

Deal found 24/3$632

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Depart

Return

Price

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 18/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 23/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

$331

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 8/5

21:30-19:40

1 stop20h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 15/5

12:40-09:10

1 stop22h 30m

$721

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 1/5

13:05-16:45

1 stop25h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/5

16:30-23:35

1 stop9h 05m

$754

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 1/5

21:30-16:45

1 stop17h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 8/5

13:05-09:10

2 stops22h 05m

$827

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 27/3

07:35-00:15

1 stop13h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 31/3

16:05-18:45

1 stop29h 40m

$1,021

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 6/7

18:35-21:15

2 stops24h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/7

13:05-10:45

2 stops23h 40m

$1,333

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 27/3

12:45-07:45

2 stops16h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 31/3

09:40-22:50

2 stops16h 10m

$2,141

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 10/7

06:00-16:10

2 stops32h 10m

$589

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 10/7

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$630

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Fri 11/7

06:00-09:05

2 stops25h 05m

$632

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to South Island

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 $346). Flying from Cairns to South Island 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 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.

Rainfall in South Island by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island 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 South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 South Island

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

809 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

395 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

433 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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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.
How popular is this Cairns to South Island flight route?
Flights from Cairns to South Island have been viewed 30 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairns to South Island?
On average you can expect to pay $468 for a flight from Cairns to South Island. The cheapest flight overall is $239 while the most popular route, (Cairns - Christchurch) is currently priced at $332.
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.
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 $346). Flying from Cairns to South Island 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 3 airlines flying from Cairns to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$389	Average$707	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$669	Average$921	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,003	Average$1,130	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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