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Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
JPY 39,480
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 55m · Nonstop Thu, Jan 7
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Cheapest round-trip
JPY 69,660
Jetstar Airways Jetstar Airways 4h 55m · Nonstop Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 19
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When to travel
November
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Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from JPY 39,480 and round-trip from JPY 69,660. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 7:00 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 19 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 69,660 JPY 155,800
      55% off
      55% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 69,660
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Jan 11 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 2:10 PM
      24h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:35 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Fiji Airways
      JPY 94,390 JPY 155,800
      39% off
      39% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 94,390
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 9:15 AM
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 6:25 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 95,470 JPY 155,800
      39% off
      39% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 95,470
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 2:10 PM
      24h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:35 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Fiji Airways
      JPY 96,500
      38% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 96,500
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Virgin Australia
      CHC 9:15 AM
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 6:25 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 96,950
      38% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 96,950
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Jan 12 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 2:10 PM
      24h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:35 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Jan 18 | Fiji Airways
      JPY 97,570
      37% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 97,570
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 9:15 AM
      12h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 6:25 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 98,460
      37% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 98,460
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 9:15 AM
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 99,490
      36% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 99,490
    • CNS 6:40 AM
      14h 19m
      1 stop
      CHC 11:59 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 9:15 AM
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Dec 16 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 100,160
      36% off
      JPY 155,800 JPY 100,160
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
      CHC 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 20 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 7:15 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 3:10 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 39,480 JPY 86,050
      54% off
      54% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 39,480
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 48,880 JPY 86,050
      43% off
      43% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 48,880
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 49,650 JPY 86,050
      42% off
      42% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 49,650
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 49,750
      42% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 49,750
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 14 | Virgin Australia
      JPY 51,420
      40% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 51,420
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 51,730
      40% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 51,730
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 52,040
      40% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 52,040
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 15 | Virgin Australia
      JPY 53,120
      38% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 53,120
    • CNS 7:50 AM
      13h 15m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 54,410
      37% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 54,410
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 7:15 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 3:10 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 39,480 JPY 86,050
      54% off
      54% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 39,480
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 3:10 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 61,950 JPY 86,050
      28% off
      28% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 61,950
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,240 JPY 171,230
      61% off
      61% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,240
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 67,440 JPY 171,230
      61% off
      61% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,440
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,650 JPY 171,230
      60% off
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,650
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,770
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,770
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,820
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,820
    • CNS 12:35 PM
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 11:59 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 68,060
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 68,060
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 70,570
      59% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 70,570
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 83,470
      51% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 83,470
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 84,360
      51% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 84,360
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 17 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 69,690 JPY 171,230
      59% off
      59% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 69,690
    • CNS 12:35 PM
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 11:59 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 68,060 JPY 171,230
      60% off
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 68,060
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 71,700 JPY 171,230
      57% off
      57% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 71,700
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 69,370
      59% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 69,370
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 113,610
      34% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 113,610
    • CNS 12:35 PM
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 11:59 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Emirates
      JPY 76,080
      56% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 76,080
    • CNS 12:35 PM
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 11:59 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 91,830
      46% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 91,830
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Air New Zealand
      JPY 67,820
      60% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 67,820
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 84,360
      51% off
      JPY 171,230 JPY 84,360
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 7:15 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 3:10 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 7 | Jetstar Airways
      JPY 39,480 JPY 86,050
      54% off
      54% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 39,480
    • CNS 7:15 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 3:10 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Jan 7 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 61,950 JPY 86,050
      28% off
      28% off
      JPY 86,050 JPY 61,950
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 65,110 JPY 207,370
      69% off
      69% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 65,110
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 65,190
      69% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 65,190
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Emirates
      JPY 69,090
      67% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 69,090
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 69,730
      66% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 69,730
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      JPY 70,500
      66% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 70,500
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Emirates
      JPY 82,640
      60% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 82,640
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 25 | Emirates
      JPY 94,840
      54% off
      JPY 207,370 JPY 94,840
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | 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.

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

The cheapest airline flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport is Jetstar Airways (from JPY 39,480) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.
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Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport

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

Data is based on average one-way flight prices from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch 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 Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport, the best time to buy is in November, with an average price of JPY 34,100. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as JPY 68,130.

JPY 68,130
JPY 51,115
JPY 34,100
JPY 17,085
  • JPY 34,100
    Nov
  • JPY 39,490
    Dec
  • JPY 34,930
    Jan
  • JPY 49,180
    Feb
  • JPY 34,840
    Mar
  • JPY 41,430
    Apr
  • JPY 35,150
    May
  • JPY 37,790
    Jun
  • JPY 68,130
    Jul
  • JPY 56,490
    Aug
  • JPY 48,420
    Sep
  • JPY 46,810
    Oct

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

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

JPY 82,410
JPY 60,205
JPY 38,000
JPY 15,795
    Cheapest
  • JPY 80,450
    Mon
  • JPY 39,000
    Tue
  • JPY 82,410
    Wed
  • JPY 38,000
    Thu
  • JPY 68,820
    Fri
  • JPY 67,600
    Sat
  • JPY 40,000
    Sun

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

Check the schedule for flights from Cairns to Christchurch and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

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Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. VA780

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    2:00 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  2. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:20 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ893

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  4. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    5:45 PM

    OOL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    12:05 AM

    CHC

    S - - W - F -

  5. JQ929

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 10m

    Nonstop

    8:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  6. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:20 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  7. VA770

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    8:20 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  8. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:20 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  9. JQ893

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:40 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:55 AM

    OOL

    S M T W T F S
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  10. NZ182

    Gold Coast Airport

    7:45 AM

    OOL

    3h 10m

    Nonstop

    1:55 PM

    AKL

    - - - - - F -

  11. NZ555

    Auckland Intl. Airport

    4:05 PM

    AKL

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    5:30 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S
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FAQs for Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport Flights

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

    There are around 2 daily flights from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) to Christchurch Airport (CHC).
  • The earliest flight from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch 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 Intl. Airport (CNS) to Christchurch Airport (CHC) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around JPY 64,780 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Cairns Intl. Airport (CNS) at 07:00 and arrives in Christchurch Airport (CHC) at 13:55.
    • The distance from Christchurch International Airport to downtown is about 9 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.
  • Jetstar Airways is a very popular airline operating an average of 789 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport currently start from JPY 39,480, and round-trip fares start from JPY 69,660. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Jan 7; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch 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 Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport is JPY 73,360. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport, with one-way fares starting from JPY 39,480. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport operates around 1 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Cairns Intl. Airport and Christchurch 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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