How popular is this Cairns to South Island flight route?

Flights from Cairns to South Island have been viewed 24 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $372. Virgin Australia flights start at $412 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $541 one-way. Find deals

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 $955. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of July for as cheap as $494. 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.

$372+ Flights from Cairns to South Island

Cheap flight deals from Cairns to South Island

Round-trip from	$463
One-way from	$372
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$972

Jetstar
1/4-4/4
Nonstop
10h 30m total
Cairns to South Island

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Jetstar
10/4
1 total stop
10h 40m total
Cairns to South Island

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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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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 21 February 2025.

Tue 1/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$463

Mon 28/711:50CNS - ZQN

1 stop24h 45mVirgin Australia

Thu 7/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$699

Sun 6/421:30CNS - ZQN

1 stop20h 10mJetstar

Sun 13/420:40ZQN - CNS

1 stop28h 10mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$748

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

Sun 6/722:55CNS - ZQN

2 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/718:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,096

Sun 6/717:25CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 10mAir New Zealand

Fri 11/711:25ZQN - CNS

2 stops25h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$1,259

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

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Tue 1/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS

Nonstop5h 35mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$463

Mon 28/711:50CNS - ZQN

1 stop24h 45mVirgin Australia

Thu 7/818:00ZQN - CNS

1 stop17h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$699

Wed 19/309:45CNS - ZQN

1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/317:30ZQN - CNS

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$782

Sun 6/717:25CNS - ZQN

2 stops22h 10mAir New Zealand

Fri 11/711:25ZQN - CNS

2 stops25h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$1,259

Mon 17/306:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops12h 05mQantas Airways

Wed 19/312:10ZQN - CNS

2 stops13h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/2$1,458

Mon 17/306:00CNS - ZQN

2 stops25h 05mJetstar

Thu 20/313:35ZQN - CNS

1 stop22h 30mJetstar

Deal found 21/2$745

Sun 6/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/420:10CHC - CNS

2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$854

One-way flights from Cairns to South Island
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Thu 10/407:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop10h 40mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$372

Thu 24/422:55CNS - CHC

Nonstop4h 55mJetstar

Deal found 20/2$406

Wed 11/606:00CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$412

Thu 3/722:55CNS - ZQN

1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$445

Thu 24/412:15CNS - CHC

1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$541

Thu 24/406:00CNS - CHC

2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$583

Sat 22/312:30CNS - ZQN

3 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/2$677

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Fly from

Fly to

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

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Mon 28/7

11:50-14:35

1 stop24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 7/8

18:00-09:40

1 stop17h 40m

$699

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 6/4

21:30-19:40

1 stop20h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/4

20:40-22:50

1 stop28h 10m

$748

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

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 6/7

22:55-16:10

2 stops15h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/7

18:00-12:25

1 stop20h 25m

$1,096

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Sun 6/7

17:25-17:35

2 stops22h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/7

11:25-10:45

2 stops25h 20m

$1,259

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 10/4

07:00-19:40

1 stop10h 40m

$372

CairnsChristchurch

CNS - CHC

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 24/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$406

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Wed 11/6

06:00-15:40

1 stop7h 40m

$412

CairnsQueenstown

CNS - ZQN

CNSZQN

Cairns

Thu 3/7

22:55-08:25

1 stop7h 30m

$445

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Best time to book a flight from Cairns to South Island

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from Cairns to South Island

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

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

460 reviews

Check prices

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

460 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 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

416 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 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

7.4

Good

814 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

Check prices

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

444 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

Check prices

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.

Related info for your journey

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 24 times in the past calendar month.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairns to South Island one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $372. Virgin Australia flights start at $412 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $541 one-way.
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$422	Average$703	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$670	Average$884	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$984	Average$1,113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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