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Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €123 and round-trip from €429. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • CHC 6:20 AM
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €429 €805
      47% off
      47% off
      €805 €429
    • CHC 6:20 AM
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €448 €805
      44% off
      44% off
      €805 €448
    • CHC 6:20 AM
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €448 €805
      44% off
      44% off
      €805 €448
    • CHC 6:20 AM
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €555
      31% off
      €805 €555
    • CHC 6:20 AM
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Emirates
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €573
      28% off
      €805 €573
    • CHC 6:20 AM
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 5:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Emirates
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      €574
      28% off
      €805 €574
    • CHC 6:05 AM
      19h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
      €615
      24% off
      €805 €615
    • CHC 6:20 AM
      19h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Emirates
      CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
      €626
      22% off
      €805 €626
    • CHC 3:45 PM
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 4:00 PM
      29h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      €638
      21% off
      €805 €638
    • CHC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CNS 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CHC 4:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €123 €271
      55% off
      55% off
      €271 €123
    • CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €147 €271
      46% off
      46% off
      €271 €147
    • CHC 4:10 PM
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Jetstar Airways
      €194 €271
      28% off
      28% off
      €271 €194
    • CHC 6:20 AM
      29h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 29 | Qantas Airways
      €195
      28% off
      €271 €195
    • CHC 4:10 PM
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      €202
      25% off
      €271 €202
    • CHC 4:10 PM
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
      €204
      25% off
      €271 €204
    • CHC 4:10 PM
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:05 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      €206
      24% off
      €271 €206
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:00 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      €207
      24% off
      €271 €207
    • CHC 9:15 AM
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 7 | Jetstar Airways
      €208
      23% off
      €271 €208
    • CHC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €123 €271
      55% off
      55% off
      €271 €123
    • CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €147 €271
      46% off
      46% off
      €271 €147
    • CHC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 9:10 AM
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 4:45 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €247 €591
      57% off
      57% off
      €591 €247
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      10h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:05 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      €273 €591
      54% off
      54% off
      €591 €273
    • CHC 3:45 PM
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      €283 €591
      52% off
      52% off
      €591 €283
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Emirates
      €284
      52% off
      €591 €284
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      €294
      50% off
      €591 €294
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      €297
      50% off
      €591 €297
    • CHC 6:00 AM
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:50 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      €299
      49% off
      €591 €299
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Emirates
      €303
      49% off
      €591 €303
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      €310
      48% off
      €591 €310
    • CHC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 3:45 PM
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      €285 €414
      31% off
      31% off
      €414 €285
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      €297 €414
      28% off
      28% off
      €414 €297
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      €318 €414
      23% off
      23% off
      €414 €318
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:40 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
      €347
      16% off
      €414 €347
    • CHC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Jetstar Airways
      €123 €271
      55% off
      55% off
      €271 €123
    • CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €147 €271
      46% off
      46% off
      €271 €147
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      €370 €770
      52% off
      52% off
      €770 €370
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      €433
      44% off
      €770 €433
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      €561
      27% off
      €770 €561
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      €568
      26% off
      €770 €568
    • CHC 3:55 PM
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 9:15 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Qantas Airways
      €646
      16% off
      €770 €646
    • CHC 8:05 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 1:35 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      €386
      50% off
      €770 €386
    • CHC 8:05 AM
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 1:35 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Air New Zealand
      €387
      50% off
      €770 €387
    • CHC 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:00 PM
      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 Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport

What is the cheapest month for one-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport in Trip.com's database over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for a low-cost one-way ticket from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of €141. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as €258.

€258
€200
€141
€83
    Cheapest
  • €142
    Oct
  • €141
    Nov
  • €153
    Dec
  • €150
    Jan
  • €152
    Feb
  • €213
    Mar
  • €168
    Apr
  • €152
    May
  • €196
    Jun
  • €204
    Jul
  • €206
    Aug
  • €258
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 day to depart from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Sunday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€436
€288
€139
0
    Cheapest
  • €156
    Mon
  • €345
    Tue
  • €139
    Wed
  • €294
    Thu
  • €143
    Fri
  • €352
    Sat
  • €436
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €194) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €194
Qantas Airways
From €195
Air New Zealand
From €231
Emirates
From €245
Fiji Airways
From €369
Singapore Airlines
From €3,084

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Airport

    4:45 PM

    CHC

    4h

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:40 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:10 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  3. JQ140

    Christchurch Airport

    9:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
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  4. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  5. JQ172

    Christchurch Airport

    9:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  6. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    5:25 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    8:50 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T F -

  7. NZ205

    Christchurch Airport

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:00 AM

    BNE

    S - T W T F S
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  8. QF712

    Brisbane Airport

    12:30 PM

    BNE

    2h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:55 PM

    CNS

    S - T W T - -

  9. QF132

    Christchurch Airport

    6:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  10. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. NZ205

    Christchurch Airport

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:00 AM

    BNE

    S - T W T F S
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  12. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ172

    Christchurch Airport

    9:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  14. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  15. JQ140

    Christchurch Airport

    9:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    10:40 AM

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  16. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    7:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S - - - - - -

  17. QF132

    Christchurch Airport

    6:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    Nonstop

    7:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:40 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:10 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  19. JQ186

    Christchurch Airport

    4:10 PM

    CHC

    3h 35m

    Nonstop

    4:45 PM

    OOL

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  20. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:30 AM

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch Airport and Cairns Intl. Airport

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

Flight distance 3,891.56 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €123
Cheapest return ticket price €429

FAQs for Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport Flights

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

    There are around 2 daily flights from Christchurch Airport (CHC) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Airport (CHC) to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €182 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 07:05 and arrives in Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 10:40.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36 km.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 592 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport currently start from €123, and round-trip fares start from €429. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Oct 27; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. 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 Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is €584. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport, with one-way fares starting from €123. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport operates around 3 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch Airport and Cairns Intl. 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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