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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 €253 and round-trip from €390. 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 | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 7:55 AM
      5h 45m
      Nonstop
      CNS 10:40 AM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
      €390 €708
      45% off
      45% off
      €708 €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
      €535 €708
      24% off
      24% off
      €708 €535
    • 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
      €543 €708
      23% off
      23% off
      €708 €543
    • 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
      €552
      22% off
      €708 €552
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 29 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 6:05 AM
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 2:55 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      €556
      21% off
      €708 €556
    • 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
      €557
      21% off
      €708 €557
    • 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
      €561
      21% off
      €708 €561
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 4 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 9:15 AM
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €565
      20% off
      €708 €565
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      CHC 9:15 AM
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 10:10 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 14 | Jetstar Airways
      €566
      20% off
      €708 €566
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
      CHC 3:00 PM
      6h
      Nonstop
      CNS 4:00 PM
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CNS 7:00 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €253 €533
      53% off
      53% off
      €533 €253
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Jetstar Airways
      €278 €533
      48% off
      48% off
      €533 €278
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:05 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 8 | Jetstar Airways
      €283 €533
      47% off
      47% off
      €533 €283
    • CNS 6:05 PM
      27h 45m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 9 | Jetstar Airways
      €284
      47% off
      €533 €284
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      €292
      45% off
      €533 €292
    • CNS 10:15 AM
      28h 5m
      1 stop
      CHC 5:20 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      €304
      43% off
      €533 €304
    • CNS 6:00 AM
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Virgin Australia
      €308
      42% off
      €533 €308
    • CNS 9:45 AM
      11h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:35 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Dec 5 | Jetstar Airways
      €310
      42% off
      €533 €310
    • CNS 10:15 AM
      11h 20m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:35 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      €311
      42% off
      €533 €311
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      CNS 7:00 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €253 €533
      53% off
      53% off
      €533 €253
    • CNS 7:00 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      €447 €533
      16% off
      16% off
      €533 €447
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      €357 €539
      34% off
      34% off
      €539 €357
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 19 | Qantas Airways
      €357 €539
      34% off
      34% off
      €539 €357
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      €361 €539
      33% off
      33% off
      €539 €361
    • CNS 12:35 PM
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 11:59 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
      €368
      32% off
      €539 €368
    • CNS 12:35 PM
      8h 24m
      1 stop
      CHC 11:59 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Nov 20 | Qantas Airways
      €373
      31% off
      €539 €373
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      €374
      31% off
      €539 €374
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      €377
      30% off
      €539 €377
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Nov 24 | Qantas Airways
      €378
      30% off
      €539 €378
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Dec 11 | Air New Zealand
      €379
      30% off
      €539 €379
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Air New Zealand
      €391 €748
      48% off
      48% off
      €748 €391
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
      €393 €748
      47% off
      47% off
      €748 €393
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
      €430 €748
      43% off
      43% off
      €748 €430
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      8h
      1 stop
      CHC 12:50 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Air New Zealand
      €438
      41% off
      €748 €438
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      €525
      30% off
      €748 €525
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      €525
      30% off
      €748 €525
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      €628
      16% off
      €748 €628
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Normal Airline
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    • CNS 7:00 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      €253 €533
      53% off
      53% off
      €533 €253
    • CNS 7:00 AM
      4h 55m
      Nonstop
      CHC 2:55 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      €447 €533
      16% off
      16% off
      €533 €447
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Emirates
      €379 €742
      49% off
      49% off
      €742 €379
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Jan 8 | Qantas Airways
      €391
      47% off
      €742 €391
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      €394
      47% off
      €742 €394
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 15 | Qantas Airways
      €395
      47% off
      €742 €395
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 6 | Qantas Airways
      €395
      47% off
      €742 €395
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Dec 13 | Emirates
      €415
      44% off
      €742 €415
    • CNS 1:50 PM
      7h 35m
      1 stop
      CHC 12:25 AM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 23 | Qantas Airways
      €442
      40% off
      €742 €442
    • CNS 1:00 PM
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 2:00 PM
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | 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.

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 €174. You’ll want to avoid July, when the average price can reach as high as €382.

€382
€278
€174
€70
  • €174
    Oct
  • €189
    Nov
  • €222
    Dec
  • €196
    Jan
  • €276
    Feb
  • €195
    Mar
  • €232
    Apr
  • €197
    May
  • €212
    Jun
  • €382
    Jul
  • €317
    Aug
  • €272
    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.

€464
€328
€191
€55
  • €369
    Mon
  • €191
    Tue
  • €450
    Wed
  • €195
    Thu
  • €417
    Fri
  • €464
    Sat
  • €204
    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 €278) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €278
Virgin Australia
From €308
Qantas Airways
From €344
Air New Zealand
From €345
Emirates
From €355
Fiji Airways
From €514

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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. 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. JQ947

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    8:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    S - T - T F -
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  6. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    CHC

    S - T - - F -

  7. 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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  8. QF169

    Melbourne Airport

    6:50 PM

    MEL

    3h 20m

    Nonstop

    12:10 AM

    CHC

    - - T - T - S

  9. 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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  10. NZ216

    Melbourne Airport

    7:10 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    12:35 AM

    CHC

    S - T - - F -

  11. VA776

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    9:15 AM

    CNS

    2h 20m

    Nonstop

    11:35 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  12. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:20 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  13. 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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  14. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    5:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  15. 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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  16. QF135

    Brisbane Airport

    5:55 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:25 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  17. 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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  18. NZ204

    Brisbane Airport

    6:20 PM

    BNE

    3h 30m

    Nonstop

    12:50 AM

    CHC

    S M T W T F S

  19. JQ943

    Cairns Intl. Airport

    7:10 PM

    CNS

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:35 PM

    MEL

    S M - W T - S
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  20. NZ214

    Melbourne Airport

    9:10 AM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    2:35 PM

    CHC

    S M T W - F -
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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 €253
Cheapest return ticket price €535

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 €363 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 €253, and round-trip fares start from €390. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Wed, Oct 28; 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 €424. 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 €253. 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.
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