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Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport flight

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 €180 and round-trip from €300. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €300 €658
        54% off
        54% off
        €658 €300
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €301 €658
        54% off
        54% off
        €658 €301
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €303 €658
        54% off
        54% off
        €658 €303
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €311
        53% off
        €658 €311
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €323
        51% off
        €658 €323
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €339
        48% off
        €658 €339
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €405
        38% off
        €658 €405
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €480
        27% off
        €658 €480
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €480
        27% off
        €658 €480
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 2:10 PM
        24h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:35 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Oct 27 | Fiji Airways
        €422
        36% off
        €658 €422
      • CNS 9:10 AM
        13h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 1:20 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €461
        30% off
        €658 €461
      • CNS 9:20 AM
        13h
        1 stop
        CHC 1:20 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Virgin Australia
        CHC 7:55 AM
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40 AM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €469
        28% off
        €658 €469
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        CHC 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CNS 4:00 PM
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 20 | Jetstar Airways
        €180 €422
        56% off
        56% off
        €422 €180
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €221 €422
        48% off
        48% off
        €422 €221
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €229 €422
        46% off
        46% off
        €422 €229
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Oct 18 | Jetstar Airways
        €249
        41% off
        €422 €249
      • CNS 7:00 AM
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 2:55 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Oct 13 | Jetstar Airways
        €300
        28% off
        €422 €300
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:05 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
        €276
        35% off
        €422 €276
      • CNS 5:25 PM
        28h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:50 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Virgin Australia
        €294
        30% off
        €422 €294
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:50 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 27 | Jetstar Airways
        €297
        30% off
        €422 €297
      • CNS 10:15 AM
        28h 5m
        1 stop
        CHC 5:20 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Jetstar Airways
        €302
        28% off
        €422 €302
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:50 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
        €305
        28% off
        €422 €305
      • CNS 6:00 AM
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:50 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Virgin Australia
        €306
        27% off
        €422 €306
      • CNS 9:45 AM
        11h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 12:35 AM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
        €308
        27% off
        €422 €308
      • CNS 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 2:00 PM
        Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch 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 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 October, with an average price of €167. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as €379.

€379
€273
€167
€61
  • €167
    Oct
  • €187
    Nov
  • €220
    Dec
  • €194
    Jan
  • €274
    Feb
  • €194
    Mar
  • €231
    Apr
  • €196
    May
  • €210
    Jun
  • €379
    Jul
  • €314
    Aug
  • €269
    Sep

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 Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. You’ll want to avoid flying on Saturday, as ticket prices are usually the highest that day.

€461
€326
€190
€55
  • €366
    Mon
  • €190
    Tue
  • €446
    Wed
  • €193
    Thu
  • €414
    Fri
  • €461
    Sat
  • €202
    Sun

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 €187) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €187
Virgin Australia
From €294
Air New Zealand
From €318
Qantas Airways
From €325
Emirates
From €361
Fiji Airways
From €747

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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.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ135

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:00 AM

    CNS

    4h 55m

    2:55 PM

    CHC

    - M - W - - S
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  2. 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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  3. JQ187

    Gold Coast Airport

    5:55 PM

    OOL

    3h 15m

    Nonstop

    12:10 AM

    CHC

    S M - W - F -

  4. JQ947

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    10:15 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:45 PM

    MEL

    - M T W T F S
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  5. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    6:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:35 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  6. JQ033

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    11:00 AM

    CNS

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    2:30 PM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  7. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    6:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:35 PM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  8. VA776

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:20 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  9. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:40 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  10. 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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  11. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    6:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    1:20 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T - S

  12. 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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  13. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:40 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  14. VA770

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  15. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:40 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  16. NZ7110

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    6:00 AM

    CNS

    2h 15m

    Nonstop

    8:15 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  17. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:10 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:40 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  18. JQ949

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:40 PM

    CNS

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    1:00 AM

    MEL

    S - - - T - S
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  19. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    6:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:35 PM

    CHC

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

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

Flight distance 3,891.56 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €180
Cheapest return ticket price €300

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 €307 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 €180, and round-trip fares start from €300. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Oct 20; 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 49 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 €417. 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 €180. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Cairns Intl. Airport to Christchurch Airport operates around 3 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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