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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 £92 and round-trip from £263. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        £263 £855
        69% off
        69% off
        £855 £263
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        £386 £855
        55% off
        55% off
        £855 £386
      • CHC 8:10 PM
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:45 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Air New Zealand
        CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        £390 £855
        54% off
        54% off
        £855 £390
      • CHC 4:45 PM
        9h
        1 stop
        CNS 10:45 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Emirates
        CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        £407
        52% off
        £855 £407
      • CHC 6:20 AM
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Emirates
        CNS 6:00 AM
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:25 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
        £527
        38% off
        £855 £527
      • CHC 3:45 PM
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:10 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 4:00 PM
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:25 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
        £537
        37% off
        £855 £537
      • CHC 6:20 AM
        15h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 7:15 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
        CNS 6:00 AM
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:25 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Emirates
        £566
        34% off
        £855 £566
      • CHC 6:05 AM
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 10:40 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Air New Zealand
        CNS 6:00 AM
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:25 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Qantas Airways
        £569
        33% off
        £855 £569
      • CHC 9:15 AM
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 6:35 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 6:00 AM
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:50 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
        £624
        27% off
        £855 £624
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        CNS 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHC 4:00 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        £92 £233
        61% off
        61% off
        £233 £92
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        £104 £233
        55% off
        55% off
        £233 £104
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        £107 £233
        54% off
        54% off
        £233 £107
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        £108
        54% off
        £233 £108
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        £110
        53% off
        £233 £110
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £118
        49% off
        £233 £118
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        £140
        40% off
        £233 £140
      • CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        £166
        28% off
        £233 £166
      • CHC 4:10 PM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
        £164
        30% off
        £233 £164
      • CHC 4:45 PM
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 20 | Qantas Airways
        £167
        28% off
        £233 £167
      • CHC 7:00 AM
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 8:30 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 21 | Qantas Airways
        £167
        28% off
        £233 £167
      • CHC 4:10 PM
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 9:05 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
        £170
        27% off
        £233 £170
      • CHC 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 2:00 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport 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 October, with an average price of £116. You’ll want to avoid September, when the average price can reach as high as £217.

£217
£167
£116
£66
  • £116
    Oct
  • £119
    Nov
  • £128
    Dec
  • £126
    Jan
  • £128
    Feb
  • £179
    Mar
  • £142
    Apr
  • £128
    May
  • £165
    Jun
  • £171
    Jul
  • £174
    Aug
  • £217
    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.

£367
£242
£117
0
    Cheapest
  • £132
    Mon
  • £290
    Tue
  • £117
    Wed
  • £248
    Thu
  • £120
    Fri
  • £296
    Sat
  • £367
    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 £108) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From £108
Qantas Airways
From £167
Air New Zealand
From £171
Fiji Airways
From £182
Emirates
From £192
Singapore Airlines
From £2,595

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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. JQ136

    Christchurch Airport

    6:55 AM

    CHC

    5h 45m

    10:40 AM

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. JQ172

    Christchurch Airport

    8:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    7:15 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    10:40 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  4. NZ566

    Christchurch Airport

    6:10 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    7:35 PM

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ161

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:10 AM

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:45 AM

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  6. QF134

    Christchurch Airport

    4:45 PM

    CHC

    4h

    Nonstop

    5:45 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. QF132

    Christchurch Airport

    7:00 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  9. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    8:50 PM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    11:20 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  10. JQ186

    Christchurch Airport

    4:05 PM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    4:50 PM

    OOL

    S M - W - F -
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  11. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:30 AM

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ550

    Christchurch Airport

    2:00 PM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    3:25 PM

    AKL

    S - T - T F S
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  13. NZ161

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:10 AM

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:45 AM

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  14. FJ450

    Christchurch Airport

    2:05 PM

    CHC

    4h

    Nonstop

    5:05 PM

    NAN

    S - - W T F S
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  15. FJ971

    Nadi International Airport

    8:45 AM

    NAN

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    11:40 AM

    CNS

    S - - W - F -

  16. NZ532

    Christchurch Airport

    9:40 AM

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:05 AM

    AKL

    - - - W T - -
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  17. NZ161

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    7:10 AM

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:45 AM

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  18. QF132

    Christchurch Airport

    7:00 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    7:55 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  19. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    8:30 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 £92
Cheapest return ticket price £263

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 06:55, 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 £186 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 £92, and round-trip fares start from £263. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Sat, Oct 17; 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 4 hours 53 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 £275. 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 £92. 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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