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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 INR 20,687 and round-trip from INR 33,312. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 33,312 INR 90,200
      63% off
      63% off
      INR 90,200 INR 33,312
    • CHC 07:55
      5h 45m
      Direct
      CNS 10:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      CNS 07:00
      4h 55m
      Direct
      CHC 14:55
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 35,809 INR 90,200
      60% off
      60% off
      INR 90,200 INR 35,809
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 45,795 INR 90,200
      49% off
      49% off
      INR 90,200 INR 45,795
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 47,750
      47% off
      INR 90,200 INR 47,750
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 47,807
      47% off
      INR 90,200 INR 47,807
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 25 | Emirates
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 59,206
      34% off
      INR 90,200 INR 59,206
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Emirates
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 61,160
      32% off
      INR 90,200 INR 61,160
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Emirates
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 30 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 61,217
      32% off
      INR 90,200 INR 61,217
    • CHC 06:05
      19h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Air New Zealand
      CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Air New Zealand
      INR 65,611
      27% off
      INR 90,200 INR 65,611
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 23 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 20,687 INR 30,228
      32% off
      32% off
      INR 30,228 INR 20,687
    • CHC 06:20
      29h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Qantas Airways
      INR 20,758 INR 30,228
      31% off
      31% off
      INR 30,228 INR 20,758
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 21,514 INR 30,228
      28% off
      28% off
      INR 30,228 INR 21,514
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 21,771
      28% off
      INR 30,228 INR 21,771
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 10 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 21,971
      27% off
      INR 30,228 INR 21,971
    • CHC 15:55
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
      INR 22,085
      27% off
      INR 30,228 INR 22,085
    • CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 5 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 22,128
      27% off
      INR 30,228 INR 22,128
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 22,641
      25% off
      INR 30,228 INR 22,641
    • CHC 09:10
      26h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:20
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 9 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 23,412
      23% off
      INR 30,228 INR 23,412
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 09:10
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:45
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      INR 28,933 INR 66,162
      56% off
      56% off
      INR 66,162 INR 28,933
    • CHC 15:55
      10h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      INR 29,075 INR 66,162
      56% off
      56% off
      INR 66,162 INR 29,075
    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      INR 30,174 INR 66,162
      54% off
      54% off
      INR 66,162 INR 30,174
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Emirates
      INR 30,259
      54% off
      INR 66,162 INR 30,259
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      INR 31,344
      53% off
      INR 66,162 INR 31,344
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      INR 31,672
      52% off
      INR 66,162 INR 31,672
    • CHC 06:00
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:50
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      INR 31,914
      52% off
      INR 66,162 INR 31,914
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Emirates
      INR 32,285
      51% off
      INR 66,162 INR 32,285
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      INR 33,883
      49% off
      INR 66,162 INR 33,883
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      INR 30,416 INR 46,207
      34% off
      34% off
      INR 46,207 INR 30,416
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      INR 31,672 INR 46,207
      31% off
      31% off
      INR 46,207 INR 31,672
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Emirates
      INR 32,756 INR 46,207
      28% off
      28% off
      INR 46,207 INR 32,756
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Qantas Airways
      INR 33,883
      27% off
      INR 46,207 INR 33,883
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Oct 28 | Emirates
      INR 36,965
      20% off
      INR 46,207 INR 36,965
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      INR 39,747 INR 86,098
      54% off
      54% off
      INR 86,098 INR 39,747
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      INR 46,209 INR 86,098
      46% off
      46% off
      INR 86,098 INR 46,209
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      INR 59,819 INR 86,098
      31% off
      31% off
      INR 86,098 INR 59,819
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      INR 60,575
      30% off
      INR 86,098 INR 60,575
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Qantas Airways
      INR 68,878
      20% off
      INR 86,098 INR 68,878
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      INR 41,202
      52% off
      INR 86,098 INR 41,202
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Air New Zealand
      INR 41,245
      52% off
      INR 86,098 INR 41,245
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Air New Zealand
      INR 52,016
      40% off
      INR 86,098 INR 52,016
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      INR 23,997
      21% off
      INR 30,228 INR 23,997
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | 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 to fly from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport are usually in November, with an average price of INR 15,038. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach INR 27,442.

INR 27,442
INR 21,240
INR 15,038
INR 8,836
    Cheapest
  • INR 15,149
    Oct
  • INR 15,038
    Nov
  • INR 16,230
    Dec
  • INR 15,969
    Jan
  • INR 16,139
    Feb
  • INR 22,707
    Mar
  • INR 17,903
    Apr
  • INR 16,174
    May
  • INR 20,829
    Jun
  • INR 21,700
    Jul
  • INR 21,962
    Aug
  • INR 27,442
    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 departure day from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Intl. Airport is Wednesday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday as prices are typically highest on that day.

INR 46,509
INR 30,673
INR 14,836
0
    Cheapest
  • INR 16,630
    Mon
  • INR 36,765
    Tue
  • INR 14,836
    Wed
  • INR 31,372
    Thu
  • INR 15,222
    Fri
  • INR 37,492
    Sat
  • INR 46,509
    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 INR 20,687) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From INR 20,687
Qantas Airways
From INR 20,758
Air New Zealand
From INR 24,596
Emirates
From INR 26,108
Fiji Airways
From INR 39,333
Singapore Airlines
From INR 329,211

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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. JQ140

    Christchurch Airport

    9:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 30m

    Direct

    10:40 AM

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  2. JQ954

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    3:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    6:25 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  3. JQ172

    Christchurch Airport

    9:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Direct

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  4. JQ948

    Melbourne Airport

    3:00 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    5:25 PM

    CNS

    S - T - T F -

  5. NZ205

    Christchurch Airport

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Direct

    7:00 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  6. QF712

    Brisbane Airport

    8:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 35m

    Direct

    10:35 AM

    CNS

    S - T W T - -

  7. QF132

    Christchurch Airport

    6:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    Direct

    7:10 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Direct

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  9. NZ205

    Christchurch Airport

    6:05 AM

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Direct

    7:00 AM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. JQ932

    Brisbane Airport

    2:55 PM

    BNE

    2h 20m

    Direct

    5:15 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  11. JQ172

    Christchurch Airport

    9:20 AM

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Direct

    10:05 AM

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  12. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    6:40 PM

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    10:05 PM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  13. JQ140

    Christchurch Airport

    9:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 30m

    Direct

    10:40 AM

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  14. JQ956

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    8:15 PM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    10:25 PM

    CNS

    S - - - - - -

  15. JQ186

    Christchurch Airport

    4:10 PM

    CHC

    3h 35m

    Direct

    4:45 PM

    OOL

    S - - W - F -
    Search

  16. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    6:30 AM

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    9:05 AM

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  17. QF134

    Christchurch Airport

    3:55 PM

    CHC

    3h 50m

    Direct

    4:45 PM

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  18. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    6:00 AM

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    8:30 AM

    CNS

    - - - - - F S

  19. JQ140

    Christchurch Airport

    9:10 AM

    CHC

    3h 30m

    Direct

    10:40 AM

    SYD

    S - T W - F -
    Search

  20. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport

    6:10 AM

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    9:20 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 INR 20,687
Cheapest return ticket price INR 45,795

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 INR 19,331 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 INR 20,687, and round-trip fares start from INR 33,312. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Mon, Nov 23; 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 INR 62,279. 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 INR 20,687. 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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