CHC - CNS

$173 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Cairns

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns departing on 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Christchurch to Cairns, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$663
Overall average: $625
Jetstar
Fri 1/5Fri 8/5
CHC - CNS • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
$173
Typical prices: $227-$419
Jetstar
Fri 23/1
CHC - CNS • Direct
When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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There are direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns 3 days a week: Mon, Wed, Fri.
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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Cairns (CHC-CNS)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch to Cairns that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to Cairns

Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40
CHC
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CNS
5h 35mdirect
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21:40 - 16:20
CNS
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CHC
16h 40m1 stop
$663Jetstar
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40
CHC
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CNS
5h 35mdirect
Jetstar Logo
21:40 - 16:20
CNS
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CHC
16h 40m1 stop
$664Jetstar
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:20 - 10:55
CHC
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CNS
5h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:35 - 00:10
CNS
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CHC
9h 35m1 stop
$714Multiple Airlines
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Jetstar Logo
09:50 - 11:20
CHC
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CNS
28h 30m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:15 - 15:10
CNS
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CHC
4h 55mdirect
$769Jetstar
Wed, 28 Jan - Wed, 4 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:20 - 10:55
CHC
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CNS
5h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:40 - 19:10
CNS
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CHC
33h 30m2 stops
$784Multiple Airlines
Fri, 1 May - Fri, 8 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:05 - 10:40
CHC
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CNS
5h 35mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:40 - 17:35
CNS
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CHC
17h 55m2 stops
$799Multiple Airlines
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:20
CHC
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CNS
32h 05m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:15 - 15:10
CNS
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CHC
4h 55mdirect
$801Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Jetstar Logo
09:15 - 18:45
CHC
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CNS
12h 30m1 stop
Jetstar Logo
07:15 - 15:10
CNS
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CHC
4h 55mdirect
$828Jetstar
Thu, 29 Jan - Thu, 5 Feb
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:20
CHC
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CNS
32h 05m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:15 - 15:10
CNS
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CHC
4h 55mdirect
$838Jetstar
Tue, 27 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:20 - 11:20
CHC
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CNS
8h 00m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
09:45 - 16:45
CNS
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CHC
28h 00m2 stops
$864Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to Cairns flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Christchurch to Cairns to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Christchurch to Cairns clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Christchurch to Cairns, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Cairns, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Sunday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Christchurch to Cairns is August, where tickets cost $464 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $900 and $895 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $558, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Cairns, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Christchurch to Cairns, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 20 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$173
Best time to beat the crowds (17% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 22% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Christchurch to Cairns

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Christchurch to Cairns based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Christchurch to Cairns

  • 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 $173 for a one-way ticket and $663 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.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Christchurch to Cairns

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $169 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Christchurch to Cairns?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Christchurch to Cairns.
Find which airlines fly direct from Christchurch Airport to Cairns Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Christchurch to Cairns

Monday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Wednesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Friday

Jetstar

Jetstar

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Direct returns

Cairns to Christchurch

Tuesday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Thursday

Jetstar

Jetstar

Sunday

Jetstar

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Christchurch to Cairns

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Cairns. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Christchurch to Cairns? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
6.6
JetstarOverall score based on 491 reviews
6.4Comfort
7.3Crew
6.8Boarding
5.7Food
5.1Entertainment
Airline reviews

I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Dec 2025
DPS - SYD
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I had opted to pay extra for a ticket on Jetstar A321-Neo in the first row, believing it would enhance my travel experience. Unfortunately, this was not the case. The constant line-up for the toilet resulted in people frequently standing next to me, causing significant discomfort throughout the flight. It was difficult to relax with the persistent disturbance from passengers bumping into my seat. Furthermore, I was disappointed to find that the QR code for purchasing in-flight entertainment did not function, leaving me without access to the amenities I had anticipated. Given these circumstances, I will not be purchasing seats in the first two rows in the future, nor will I choose to fly with your airline again.

Jet star delayed both trips with poor communication. Passengers were made to change gates often and then left to stand with no seating. As someone getting over surgery this was very trying.

Delayed twice. Poor communication and people made to change gates too often.

Very disappointed with my recent Jetstar experience. Firstly, it was extremely frustrating that we had to pay extra for basic things like in-flight entertainment and meals. Other airlines provide these essentials even with standard tickets, but Jetstar offered no comfort or amenities without additional charges. For a long international journey, this made the experience very uncomfortable. On top of that, there was a delay on our flight from Melbourne to Bangkok due to parts replacement, which was already inconvenient. But the biggest issue was the massive 5 hours and 15 minutes delay on our return flight, which completely disrupted our plans, caused unnecessary stress, and impacted both our time and health. Jetstar provided vouchers, but they were not nearly sufficient to cover proper meals or any meaningful service at Bangkok Airport. After such a long delay, this felt extremely inadequate and did not compensate for the inconvenience we faced. Overall, this has been one of my worst travel experiences. I am extremely disappointed and will not be booking with Jetstar in the future. I strongly request Jetstar to provide additional compensation for the significant delays and the discomfort we had to go through.

Excellent help with Wife needing disability access at Brisbane airport

The flight was delayed by 2 hours but the Jetstar crew were fantastic.

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

The good thing is that the flight got us from Darwin to Brisbane. However, it would have to be the most uncomfortable flight I have ever taken and if I can possibly avoid flying Jetstar again, I will.

I was treated poorly in Dunedin by check in crew, then my bag was lost in Auckland. Never again.

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