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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from £163 and round-trip from £282. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £282 £875
      68% off
      68% off
      £875 £282
    • CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 20:35
      24h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:10
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      £410 £875
      53% off
      53% off
      £875 £410
    • CHC 16:45
      27h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:55
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Emirates
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £440 £875
      50% off
      50% off
      £875 £440
    • CHC 06:00
      19h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:45
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £474
      46% off
      £875 £474
    • CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 06:40
      28h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:15
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      £515
      41% off
      £875 £515
    • CHC 06:20
      19h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Emirates
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      £525
      40% off
      £875 £525
    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 16:00
      29h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Qantas Airways
      £535
      39% off
      £875 £535
    • CHC 06:20
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 19:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Emirates
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 16 | Emirates
      £564
      36% off
      £875 £564
    • CHC 06:05
      19h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      £567
      35% off
      £875 £567
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      £163 £227
      28% off
      28% off
      £227 £163
    • CHC 06:20
      29h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      £164 £227
      28% off
      28% off
      £227 £164
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      £169 £227
      26% off
      26% off
      £227 £169
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £171
      25% off
      £227 £171
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      £173
      24% off
      £227 £173
    • CHC 15:55
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      £174
      23% off
      £227 £174
    • CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      £174
      23% off
      £227 £174
    • CHC 09:10
      26h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:20
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      £184
      19% off
      £227 £184
    • CHC 06:20
      29h 15m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      £185
      19% off
      £227 £185
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 09:10
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:45
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £207 £496
      57% off
      57% off
      £496 £207
    • CHC 15:55
      10h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      £229 £496
      54% off
      54% off
      £496 £229
    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      £237 £496
      52% off
      52% off
      £496 £237
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Emirates
      £238
      52% off
      £496 £238
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      £247
      50% off
      £496 £247
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      £249
      50% off
      £496 £249
    • CHC 06:00
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:50
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      £251
      49% off
      £496 £251
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Emirates
      £254
      49% off
      £496 £254
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      £260
      48% off
      £496 £260
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      £239 £347
      31% off
      31% off
      £347 £239
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      £249 £347
      28% off
      28% off
      £347 £249
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      £267 £347
      23% off
      23% off
      £347 £267
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
      £291
      16% off
      £347 £291
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      £311 £645
      52% off
      52% off
      £645 £311
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      £363 £645
      44% off
      44% off
      £645 £363
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      £470 £645
      27% off
      27% off
      £645 £470
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      £476
      26% off
      £645 £476
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Qantas Airways
      £541
      16% off
      £645 £541
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      £324
      50% off
      £645 £324
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Air New Zealand
      £324
      50% off
      £645 £324
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Air New Zealand
      £409
      37% off
      £645 £409
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      £189
      17% off
      £227 £189
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch to Cairns are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in October, with an average price of £119. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach £216.

£216
£168
£119
£71
  • £119
    Oct
  • £119
    Nov
  • £128
    Dec
  • £126
    Jan
  • £127
    Feb
  • £179
    Mar
  • £141
    Apr
  • £128
    May
  • £164
    Jun
  • £171
    Jul
  • £173
    Aug
  • £216
    Sep

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£366
£242
£117
0
    Cheapest
  • £131
    Mon
  • £289
    Tue
  • £117
    Wed
  • £247
    Thu
  • £120
    Fri
  • £295
    Sat
  • £366
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from £163) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £163
Qantas Airways
From £164
Emirates
From £192
Air New Zealand
From £194
Fiji Airways
From £194
Singapore Airlines
From £2,586

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Christchurch to Cairns and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. EK5068

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:45

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    17:45

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  2. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  3. JQ140

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:10

    CHC

    3h 30m

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  4. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    15:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    18:25

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ172

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:20

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Direct

    10:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    17:25

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    20:50

    CNS

    S - T - T F -

  7. NZ205

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:05

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Direct

    07:00

    BNE

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  8. QF712

    Brisbane Airport

    12:30

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Direct

    14:55

    CNS

    S - T W T - -

  9. QF132

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:20

    CHC

    3h 50m

    Direct

    07:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    14:55

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Direct

    17:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. NZ205

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:05

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Direct

    07:00

    BNE

    S - T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    14:55

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Direct

    17:15

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ172

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:20

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Direct

    10:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  15. JQ140

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:10

    CHC

    3h 30m

    Direct

    10:40

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  16. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    19:15

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    22:25

    CNS

    S - - - - - -

  17. QF132

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:20

    CHC

    3h 50m

    Direct

    07:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  19. JQ186

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:10

    CHC

    3h 35m

    Direct

    16:45

    OOL

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  20. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    06:30

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    09:05

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch International Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,891.56km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £163
Cheapest return ticket price £282

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    There are around 2 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 07:55, and the last departs at 07:55, with about 1 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around £152 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 592 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from £163, and round-trip fares start from £282. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Nov 23; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 6 minutes, and around 3 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport is £490. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from £163. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 3 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch International Airport and Cairns Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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