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Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €128 and round-trip from €311. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €311 €1,011
        69% off
        69% off
        €1,011 €311
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €456 €1,011
        55% off
        55% off
        €1,011 €456
      • CHC 20:10
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:45
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Air New Zealand
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €461 €1,011
        54% off
        54% off
        €1,011 €461
      • CHC 16:45
        9h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:45
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Emirates
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Nonstop
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 21 | Jetstar Airways
        €481
        52% off
        €1,011 €481
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:35
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Qantas Airways
        €589
        42% off
        €1,011 €589
      • CHC 06:20
        19h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Emirates
        CNS 06:00
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:25
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Jetstar Airways
        €623
        38% off
        €1,011 €623
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:00
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Qantas Airways
        €624
        38% off
        €1,011 €624
      • CHC 15:45
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:10
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 16:00
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:25
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        €634
        37% off
        €1,011 €634
      • CHC 06:20
        15h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 19:15
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Emirates
        CNS 06:00
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:25
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Emirates
        €670
        34% off
        €1,011 €670
      • CHC 06:05
        19h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 12 | Air New Zealand
        CNS 06:00
        15h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:25
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Nov 14 | Qantas Airways
        €673
        33% off
        €1,011 €673
      • CHC 18:20
        30h 10m
        1 stop
        CNS 21:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Emirates
        CNS 06:00
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        CHC 01:20
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Qantas Airways
        €707
        30% off
        €1,011 €707
      • CHC 09:15
        12h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 18:35
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 4 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 06:00
        15h 50m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:50
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 11 | Jetstar Airways
        €738
        27% off
        €1,011 €738
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHC 16:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        €128 €274
        53% off
        53% off
        €274 €128
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        €128 €274
        53% off
        53% off
        €274 €128
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Jetstar Airways
        €128 €274
        53% off
        53% off
        €274 €128
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        €128
        53% off
        €274 €128
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        €128
        53% off
        €274 €128
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €146
        47% off
        €274 €146
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Oct 12 | Jetstar Airways
        €165
        40% off
        €274 €165
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Nonstop
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        €187
        32% off
        €274 €187
      • CHC 16:10
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:05
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Nov 26 | Jetstar Airways
        €193
        30% off
        €274 €193
      • CHC 16:45
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Qantas Airways
        €198
        28% off
        €274 €198
      • CHC 07:00
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 23 | Qantas Airways
        €198
        28% off
        €274 €198
      • CHC 16:45
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Oct 19 | Qantas Airways
        €200
        27% off
        €274 €200
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport 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 International Airport to Cairns Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport, it is best to book in October, when average fares are €137. Try to avoid September, as fares peak at around €256.

€256
€197
€137
€78
  • €137
    Oct
  • €141
    Nov
  • €152
    Dec
  • €149
    Jan
  • €151
    Feb
  • €212
    Mar
  • €167
    Apr
  • €151
    May
  • €195
    Jun
  • €203
    Jul
  • €205
    Aug
  • €256
    Sep

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

€434
€287
€139
0
    Cheapest
  • €155
    Mon
  • €343
    Tue
  • €139
    Wed
  • €293
    Thu
  • €142
    Fri
  • €350
    Sat
  • €434
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport is Jetstar Airways (from €109) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From €109
Qantas Airways
From €198
Fiji Airways
From €215
Air New Zealand
From €230
Emirates
From €239
Singapore Airlines
From €3,069

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What is the flight schedule from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Christchurch to Cairns to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. JQ136

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:55

    CHC

    5h 45m

    10:40

    CNS

    S - T - T - -
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  2. JQ172

    Christchurch International Airport

    08:20

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    10:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Nonstop

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  4. NZ566

    Christchurch International Airport

    18:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    19:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ161

    Auckland Airport

    07:10

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:45

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  6. QF134

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:45

    CHC

    4h

    Nonstop

    17:45

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. QF132

    Christchurch International Airport

    07:00

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    07:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  9. VA799

    Brisbane Airport

    20:50

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    23:20

    CNS

    S M T W T - S

  10. JQ186

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:05

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Nonstop

    16:50

    OOL

    S M - W - F -
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  11. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    06:30

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Nonstop

    09:05

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  12. NZ550

    Christchurch International Airport

    14:00

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    15:25

    AKL

    S - T - T F S
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  13. NZ161

    Auckland Airport

    07:10

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:45

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  14. FJ450

    Christchurch International Airport

    14:05

    CHC

    4h

    Nonstop

    17:05

    NAN

    S - - W T F S
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  15. FJ971

    Nadi International Airport

    08:45

    NAN

    4h 55m

    Nonstop

    11:40

    CNS

    S - - W - F -

  16. NZ532

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:40

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Nonstop

    11:05

    AKL

    - - - W T - -
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  17. NZ161

    Auckland Airport

    07:10

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Nonstop

    10:45

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  18. QF132

    Christchurch International Airport

    07:00

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Nonstop

    07:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
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  19. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Nonstop

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S
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About Christchurch International Airport and Cairns Airport

Learn about Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Cairns Airport (CNS) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,891.56 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €128
Cheapest return ticket price €311

FAQs for Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport Flights

  • How many daily flights are there from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport (CNS)?

    There are around 2 daily flights from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport (CNS).
  • The earliest flight from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport departs at 06:55, 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 International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport (CNS) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €219 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Christchurch International Airport at 08:05 and arrives in Cairns Airport at 10:40.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5 km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns 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 International Airport to Cairns Airport currently start from €128, and round-trip fares start from €311. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Oct 15; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. Jetstar Airways operate direct flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport, with an average flight time of 4 hours 53 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 International Airport to Cairns Airport is €325. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Jetstar Airways are the most popular budget airlines flying from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport, with one-way fares starting from €128. Compare final prices carefully, as baggage, seat selection and payment fees may apply.
  • Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport operates around 3 weekly flights, mainly by Jetstar Airways. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Christchurch International Airport and Cairns 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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