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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 £160 and round-trip from £251. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £251 £542
      54% off
      54% off
      £542 £251
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £255 £542
      53% off
      53% off
      £542 £255
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £327 £542
      40% off
      40% off
      £542 £327
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £413
      24% off
      £542 £413
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £413
      24% off
      £542 £413
    • CNS 06:00
      16h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 01:20
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £415
      23% off
      £542 £415
    • CNS 17:25
      13h 25m
      2 stops
      CHC 09:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Virgin Australia
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £416
      23% off
      £542 £416
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 40m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:40
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 27 | Air New Zealand
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £433
      20% off
      £542 £433
    • CNS 11:35
      9h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:10
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £436
      20% off
      £542 £436
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CHC 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CNS 16:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £160 £320
      50% off
      50% off
      £320 £160
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £212 £320
      34% off
      34% off
      £320 £212
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      £233 £320
      27% off
      27% off
      £320 £233
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:05
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      £237
      26% off
      £320 £237
    • CNS 18:05
      27h 45m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      £238
      26% off
      £320 £238
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      £245
      23% off
      £320 £245
    • CNS 10:15
      28h 5m
      1 stop
      CHC 17:20
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      £255
      20% off
      £320 £255
    • CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
      £258
      19% off
      £320 £258
    • CNS 09:45
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:35
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      £260
      19% off
      £320 £260
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      £300 £452
      34% off
      34% off
      £452 £300
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      £300 £452
      34% off
      34% off
      £452 £300
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      £303 £452
      33% off
      33% off
      £452 £303
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      £308
      32% off
      £452 £308
    • CNS 12:35
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 23:59
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      £313
      31% off
      £452 £313
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      £313
      31% off
      £452 £313
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      £316
      30% off
      £452 £316
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      £317
      30% off
      £452 £317
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      £318
      30% off
      £452 £318
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £160 £320
      50% off
      50% off
      £320 £160
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £212 £320
      34% off
      34% off
      £320 £212
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      £328 £627
      48% off
      48% off
      £627 £328
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      £329 £627
      48% off
      48% off
      £627 £329
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
      £360 £627
      43% off
      43% off
      £627 £360
    • CNS 13:50
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
      £367
      41% off
      £627 £367
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      £440
      30% off
      £627 £440
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      £440
      30% off
      £627 £440
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      £526
      16% off
      £627 £526
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      £160 £320
      50% off
      50% off
      £320 £160
    • CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      £212 £320
      34% off
      34% off
      £320 £212
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Emirates
      £318 £622
      49% off
      49% off
      £622 £318
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      £328
      47% off
      £622 £328
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      £330
      47% off
      £622 £330
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      £331
      47% off
      £622 £331
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      £331
      47% off
      £622 £331
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Emirates
      £348
      44% off
      £622 £348
    • CNS 13:50
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      £370
      41% off
      £622 £370
    • CNS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 14:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | 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.

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 October, with an average price of £146. It is best to avoid July, when the average price can reach £320.

£320
£233
£146
£59
  • £146
    Oct
  • £158
    Nov
  • £186
    Dec
  • £164
    Jan
  • £231
    Feb
  • £164
    Mar
  • £195
    Apr
  • £165
    May
  • £178
    Jun
  • £320
    Jul
  • £265
    Aug
  • £228
    Sep

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 Tuesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Saturday as prices are typically highest on that day.

£389
£275
£160
£46
  • £309
    Mon
  • £160
    Tue
  • £377
    Wed
  • £164
    Thu
  • £350
    Fri
  • £389
    Sat
  • £171
    Sun

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 £166) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £166
Virgin Australia
From £248
Qantas Airways
From £274
Air New Zealand
From £289
Emirates
From £303
Fiji Airways
From £430

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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. JQ947

    Cairns Airport

    20:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    00:35

    CHC

    S - T - - F -

  7. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  8. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    18:50

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Direct

    00:10

    CHC

    - - T - T - S

  9. JQ033

    Cairns Airport

    11:00

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Direct

    14:30

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    19:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    00:35

    CHC

    S - T - - F -

  11. VA776

    Cairns Airport

    09:15

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Direct

    11:35

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  12. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ929

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Direct

    08:10

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  15. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  16. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    17:55

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:25

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  17. VA770

    Cairns Airport

    06:00

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Direct

    08:15

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    18:20

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Direct

    00:50

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  19. JQ943

    Cairns Airport

    19:10

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Direct

    23:35

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
    Search

  20. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    09:10

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    14:35

    CHC

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

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

Flight distance 3,891.56km
Cheapest one-way ticket price £160
Cheapest return ticket price £251

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 £304 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 £160, and round-trip fares start from £251. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sun, Nov 1; 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 £356. 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 £160. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Airport to Christchurch International Airport operates around 3 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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