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$402 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Christchurch

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Christchurch departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flight Deals from Cairns to Christchurch (CNS-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Christchurch.
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Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$402Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$410Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 23:05CHC-CNS
16h 45m1 stop
$525Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
17:50 - 17:10CHC-CNS
25h 20m2 stops
$527Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 23:05CHC-CNS
16h 45m1 stop
$561Jetstar
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Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:05 - 09:10CHC-CNS
19h 05m1 stop
$571Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
16:05 - 09:10CHC-CNS
19h 05m1 stop
$577Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:50CNS-CHC
23h 50m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$593Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun
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22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
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08:25 - 22:50CHC-CNS
40h 25m2 stops
Sun, 8 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 21:15CNS-CHC
13h 15m3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:40 - 22:50CHC-CNS
15h 10m2 stops
$1,840Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Jun - Mon, 9 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cairns to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Christchurch is July, where tickets cost $492 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,085 and $1,085 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Cairns to Christchurch?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $235, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$402
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% lower on average.
Flight from Cairns to Christchurch

When to book flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Christchurch was $257 for a return ticket.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairns to Christchurch?

    When flying out of Cairns you will be using Cairns. You will be landing at Christchurch, also known as Christchurch.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Christchurch?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Christchurch.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Christchurch?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Christchurch on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Cairns to Christchurch, Qantas Airways or Jetstar?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairns to Christchurch are Qantas Airways and Jetstar. With an average price for the route of $1,099 and an overall rating of 7.5, Qantas Airways is the most popular choice. Jetstar is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $578 and an overall rating of 6.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairns to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairns to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Cairns is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Cairns to Christchurch

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $234 or less one-way and $385 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Christchurch

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Cairns

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Top airlines flying from Cairns to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cairns to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cairns to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 828 reviews
8.2Crew
7.2Entertainment
7.7Boarding
6.9Food
7.4Comfort
Airline reviews

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

6.0 GoodNathan, Apr 2025BNE - NRT
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Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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