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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 NZD 383 and round-trip from NZD 846. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • 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 | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 846 NZD 1,827
      54% off
      54% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 846
    • 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 | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 882 NZD 1,827
      52% off
      52% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 882
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 884 NZD 1,827
      52% off
      52% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 884
    • 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 | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 1,094
      40% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 1,094
    • 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 | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 1,130
      38% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 1,130
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Emirates
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Tue, Dec 1 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 1,131
      38% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 1,131
    • CHC 06:05
      19h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 27 | Air New Zealand
      CNS 06:00
      15h 50m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:50
      Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Dec 2 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 1,212
      34% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 1,212
    • CHC 06:20
      19h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Emirates
      CNS 06:00
      15h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Thu, Nov 12 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 1,235
      32% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 1,235
    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      CNS 16:00
      29h 25m
      1 stop
      CHC 00:25
      Cairns - Christchurch | Mon, Nov 9 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 1,257
      31% off
      NZD 1,827 NZD 1,257
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
      CNS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      CHC 16:00
      Cairns - Christchurch | Sun, Nov 1 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 24 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 383 NZD 613
      38% off
      38% off
      NZD 613 NZD 383
    • CHC 06:20
      29h 40m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 28 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 384 NZD 613
      37% off
      37% off
      NZD 613 NZD 384
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 398 NZD 613
      35% off
      35% off
      NZD 613 NZD 398
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 403
      34% off
      NZD 613 NZD 403
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Dec 11 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 406
      34% off
      NZD 613 NZD 406
    • CHC 15:55
      20h 5m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 408
      33% off
      NZD 613 NZD 408
    • CHC 09:15
      15h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 409
      33% off
      NZD 613 NZD 409
    • CHC 16:10
      19h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 09:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Dec 13 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 419
      32% off
      NZD 613 NZD 419
    • CHC 09:10
      26h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 08:20
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 433
      28% off
      NZD 613 NZD 433
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 09:10
      10h 35m
      1 stop
      CNS 16:45
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
      NZD 535 NZD 1,340
      60% off
      60% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 535
    • CHC 15:55
      10h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 538 NZD 1,340
      60% off
      60% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 538
    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Nov 21 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 558 NZD 1,340
      57% off
      57% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 558
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Dec 1 | Emirates
      NZD 559
      57% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 559
    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 562
      57% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 562
    • CHC 06:00
      8h 50m
      1 stop
      CNS 11:50
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 8 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 564
      57% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 564
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 579
      56% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 579
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Nov 6 | Emirates
      NZD 581
      56% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 581
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      NZD 585
      56% off
      NZD 1,340 NZD 585
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 15:55
      10h 10m
      1 stop
      CNS 23:05
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 538 NZD 831
      35% off
      35% off
      NZD 831 NZD 538
    • CHC 15:45
      9h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:10
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 562 NZD 831
      32% off
      32% off
      NZD 831 NZD 562
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Emirates
      NZD 585 NZD 831
      30% off
      30% off
      NZD 831 NZD 585
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Emirates
      NZD 597
      28% off
      NZD 831 NZD 597
    • CHC 15:55
      9h 45m
      1 stop
      CNS 22:40
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Emirates
      NZD 606
      27% off
      NZD 831 NZD 606
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Normal Airline
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    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 12 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 735 NZD 1,744
      57% off
      57% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 735
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 1 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 854 NZD 1,744
      51% off
      51% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 854
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Dec 26 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 1,105 NZD 1,744
      37% off
      37% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 1,105
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Nov 22 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 1,119
      36% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 1,119
    • CHC 15:55
      8h 20m
      1 stop
      CNS 21:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Jan 5 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 1,273
      27% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 1,273
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Dec 7 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 762
      56% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 762
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 17 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 762
      56% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 762
    • CHC 08:05
      8h 30m
      1 stop
      CNS 13:35
      Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Jan 6 | Air New Zealand
      NZD 961
      45% off
      NZD 1,744 NZD 961
    • CHC 06:20
      13h 55m
      1 stop
      CNS 17:15
      Christchurch - Cairns | Tue, Nov 3 | Qantas Airways
      NZD 444
      28% off
      NZD 613 NZD 444
    • CHC 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      CNS 14:00
      Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | 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 NZD 278. It is best to avoid September, when the average price can reach NZD 507.

NZD 507
NZD 393
NZD 278
NZD 164
    Cheapest
  • NZD 280
    Oct
  • NZD 278
    Nov
  • NZD 300
    Dec
  • NZD 295
    Jan
  • NZD 299
    Feb
  • NZD 420
    Mar
  • NZD 331
    Apr
  • NZD 299
    May
  • NZD 385
    Jun
  • NZD 401
    Jul
  • NZD 406
    Aug
  • NZD 507
    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.

NZD 860
NZD 568
NZD 275
0
    Cheapest
  • NZD 308
    Mon
  • NZD 680
    Tue
  • NZD 275
    Wed
  • NZD 580
    Thu
  • NZD 282
    Fri
  • NZD 693
    Sat
  • NZD 860
    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 NZD 383) among 5 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From NZD 383
Qantas Airways
From NZD 384
Air New Zealand
From NZD 455
Emirates
From NZD 483
Singapore Airlines
From NZD 6,081

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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

    6:25 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 5m

    Direct

    10:20 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 NZD 383
Cheapest return ticket price NZD 846

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 NZD 358 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 NZD 383, and round-trip fares start from NZD 846. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Tue, Nov 24; 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 NZD 1,151. 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 NZD 383. 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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