CHC - CNS

$150 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns departing on 2/6. 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 Christchurch to Cairns (CHC-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch to Cairns 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 Christchurch to Cairns

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Cairns.
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Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
$391Jetstar
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Mon, 2 Jun - Thu, 5 Jun
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
$438Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
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07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
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06:00 - 00:45CNS-CHC
16h 45m1 stop
Fri, 6 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
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08:05 - 10:45CHC-CNS
28h 40m1 stop
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22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Sun, 17 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
06:10 - 18:00CHC-CNS
13h 50m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
09:20 - 00:20CNS-CHC
13h 00m1 stop
$921Qantas Airways
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Sun, 17 Aug - Sun, 24 Aug
Air New Zealand Logo
06:05 - 13:45CHC-CNS
9h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 07:25CNS-CHC
13h 50m2 stops
$1,014Air New Zealand
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Fri, 5 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
Emirates Logo
18:45 - 17:50CHC-CNS
26h 05m1 stop
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 13:55CNS-CHC
18h 20m1 stop
$1,099Emirates
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Mon, 29 Sep - Mon, 6 Oct
Emirates Logo
18:45 - 11:40CHC-CNS
19h 55m1 stop
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 01:20CNS-CHC
16h 20m1 stop
$1,114Emirates
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Wed, 1 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
Qantas Airways Logo
07:10 - 08:35CHC-CNS
28h 25m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
14:25 - 01:20CNS-CHC
7h 55m1 stop
$1,274Qantas Airways
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Fri, 3 Oct - Sat, 4 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
13:00 - 22:50CHC-CNS
11h 50m2 stops
Air New Zealand Logo
15:35 - 07:25CNS-CHC
13h 50m2 stops
$1,352Air New Zealand
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Fri, 5 Sep - Thu, 11 Sep
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Cairns flights

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Cairns, 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 Christchurch to Cairns is April, where tickets cost $606 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,375 and $1,046 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Cairns, you should book around 9 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonDecember
High seasonJune
Cheapest flight$150
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 54% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Cairns 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 Christchurch to Cairns

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns was $96 for a one-way ticket and $250 for a return.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

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

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

    You can catch a direct flight from Christchurch to Cairns on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

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

    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 Christchurch to Cairns.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Cairns?

    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 Cairns with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

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

    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 Cairns from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $168 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Cairns?

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

Direct departures

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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Direct returns

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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Top airline flying from Christchurch to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Cairns. 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 Christchurch to Cairns? 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 829 reviews
7.7Boarding
7.4Comfort
6.9Food
7.2Entertainment
8.2Crew
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Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025SYD - BXG
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Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

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

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

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.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

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.

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