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Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
JPY 39,480
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 55m · Direct Tue, Jan 12
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Cheapest return
JPY 95,470
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 15h 25m · 2 stops Tue, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 15
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Best time to book
November
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from JPY 39,480 and round-trip from JPY 95,470. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 95,470 JPY 147,320
      35% off
      35% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 95,470
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Virgin Australia
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 96,950 JPY 147,320
      34% off
      34% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 96,950
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 98,460 JPY 147,320
      33% off
      33% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 98,460
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 06:05
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:55
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 99,200
      33% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 99,200
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 99,490
      32% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 99,490
    • CNS 06:40
      14h 19m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 24 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 100,160
      32% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 100,160
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 100,780
      32% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 100,780
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 22 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 100,950
      31% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 100,950
    • CNS 11:40
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Virgin Australia
      CHC 09:15
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 18:25
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 101,330
      31% off
      JPY 147,320 JPY 101,330
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 07:15
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 15:10
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 39,480 JPY 77,770
      49% off
      49% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 39,480
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 49,650 JPY 77,770
      36% off
      36% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 49,650
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 50,510 JPY 77,770
      35% off
      35% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 50,510
    • CNS 18:05
      27h 45m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 17 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 50,610
      35% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 50,610
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 52,040
      33% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 52,040
    • CNS 10:15
      28h 5m
      1 stop
      CHC 17:20
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 54,200
      30% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 54,200
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 14 | Virgin Australia
      JPY 54,960
      28% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 54,960
    • CNS 07:45
      30h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 17:20
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 55,160
      28% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 55,160
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:35
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 55,230
      28% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 55,230
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,240 JPY 171,230
      61% off
      61% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,240
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 67,440 JPY 171,230
      61% off
      61% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,440
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,650 JPY 171,230
      60% off
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,650
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,770
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,770
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,820
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,820
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 68,060
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 68,060
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 70,570
      59% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 70,570
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 83,470
      51% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 83,470
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 84,360
      51% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 84,360
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:15
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 15:10
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 39,480 JPY 77,770
      49% off
      49% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 39,480
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 69,690 JPY 171,230
      59% off
      59% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 69,690
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 68,060 JPY 171,230
      60% off
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 68,060
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 71,700 JPY 171,230
      57% off
      57% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 71,700
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 69,370
      59% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 69,370
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 113,610
      34% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 113,610
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Emirates
      JPY 76,080
      56% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 76,080
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 91,830
      46% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 91,830
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,820
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,820
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 84,360
      51% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 84,360
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 07:15
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 15:10
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 39,480 JPY 77,770
      49% off
      49% off
      JPY 77,770 JPY 39,480
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 65,110 JPY 207,370
      69% off
      69% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 65,110
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 65,190 JPY 207,370
      69% off
      69% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 65,190
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Emirates
      JPY 69,090
      67% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 69,090
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 69,730
      66% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 69,730
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 70,500
      66% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 70,500
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Emirates
      JPY 82,640
      60% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 82,640
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 25 | Emirates
      JPY 94,840
      54% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 94,840
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Emirates
      JPY 115,650
      44% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 115,650
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns to Christchurch are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Jetstar Airways (from JPY 39,480) among 4 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International 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 Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport are usually in November, with an average price of JPY 34,100. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach JPY 68,130.

JPY 68,130
JPY 51,115
JPY 34,100
JPY 17,085
  • JPY 34,100
    Nov
  • JPY 39,490
    Dec
  • JPY 34,930
    Jan
  • JPY 49,180
    Feb
  • JPY 34,840
    Mar
  • JPY 41,430
    Apr
  • JPY 35,150
    May
  • JPY 37,790
    Jun
  • JPY 68,130
    Jul
  • JPY 56,490
    Aug
  • JPY 48,420
    Sep
  • JPY 46,810
    Oct

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International 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 Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport is Thursday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

JPY 82,410
JPY 60,205
JPY 38,000
JPY 15,795
    Cheapest
  • JPY 80,450
    Mon
  • JPY 39,000
    Tue
  • JPY 82,410
    Wed
  • JPY 38,000
    Thu
  • JPY 68,820
    Fri
  • JPY 67,600
    Sat
  • JPY 40,000
    Sun

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA780

    Cairns Airport

    11:40

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    14:00

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    09:40

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:55

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    17:45

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:05

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  5. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    08:20

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ893

    Cairns Airport

    09:40

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    11:55

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. NZ182

    Gold Coast Airport

    07:45

    OOL

    3h 10m

    Direct

    13:55

    AKL

    - - - - - F -

  11. NZ555

    Auckland Airport

    16:05

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Direct

    17:30

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport Flights

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

    There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport departs at 07:00, and the last departs at 07:00, 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 Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around JPY 64,780 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 789 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport currently start from JPY 39,480, and round-trip fares start from JPY 95,470. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Jan 12; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 42 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 Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport is JPY 73,360. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport, with one-way fares starting from JPY 39,480. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 1 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Airport and Christchurch International 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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