Question 1

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Cairns take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Christchurch generally make it to Cairns in 5h 35m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,249 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Cairns per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Christchurch and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Cairns per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Christchurch and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns was $141 for a one-way ticket and $298 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 07:05 and will be landing in Cairns at 10:40.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Cairns jets off at 08:05 and lands at 10:40.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Cairns flight route.

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Cairns.

Question 9

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Christchurch to Cairns on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

Question 10

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Cairns is August, where tickets cost $480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,113 and $1,059 respectively.

Question 11

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Cairns is August, where tickets cost $480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,113 and $1,059 respectively.

Question 12

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Cairns. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. <a href='/flight-routes/Christchurch-CHC/Cairns-CNS'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 16

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 17

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Cairns?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 18

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($457) and Air New Zealand ($884).

Question 19

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($457) and Air New Zealand ($884).

Question 20

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Cairns, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 21

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Cairns, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Question 22

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $483, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 23

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Christchurch to Cairns?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $483, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Cairns is August, where tickets cost $480 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,113 and $1,059 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Christchurch to Cairns?

No, with an average price for the route of $483, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Cairns, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Christchurch to Cairns were found on Jetstar ($457) and Air New Zealand ($884).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Christchurch and Cairns?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Christchurch and Cairns per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Christchurch and lands in Cairns, with an average flight time of 5h 35m. The most common departure time is 07:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 3 flights.

How long does a flight from Christchurch to Cairns take?

Direct flights from Christchurch generally make it to Cairns in 5h 35m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,249 km.

What’s the earliest departure time from Christchurch to Cairns?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Christchurch at 07:05 and will be landing in Cairns at 10:40.

What’s the latest departure time from Christchurch to Cairns?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Christchurch to Cairns jets off at 08:05 and lands at 10:40.

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What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns was $141 for a one-way ticket and $298 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Cairns?

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Christchurch to Cairns flight route.

Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Christchurch and Cairns.

On which days can I fly direct from Christchurch to Cairns?

You can catch a direct flight from Christchurch to Cairns on on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Christchurch to Cairns.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Christchurch to Cairns?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairns from Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Christchurch to Cairns?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairns with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairns from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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