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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 US$143 and round-trip from US$349. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$349 US$974
        64% off
        64% off
        US$974 US$349
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$507 US$974
        48% off
        48% off
        US$974 US$507
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$511 US$974
        48% off
        48% off
        US$974 US$511
      • CHC 20:10
        16h 35m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:45
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Air New Zealand
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$517
        47% off
        US$974 US$517
      • CHC 16:45
        9h
        1 stop
        CNS 22:45
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Emirates
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Oct 28 | Jetstar Airways
        US$540
        45% off
        US$974 US$540
      • CHC 09:20
        16h 20m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$627
        36% off
        US$974 US$627
      • CHC 16:45
        22h 5m
        1 stop
        CNS 11:50
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 10 | Emirates
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$650
        33% off
        US$974 US$650
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Jetstar Airways
        CNS 11:35
        9h 35m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        US$660
        32% off
        US$974 US$660
      • CHC 07:00
        17h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 21:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Emirates
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$666
        32% off
        US$974 US$666
      • CHC 07:00
        28h 40m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sun, Oct 11 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:00
        4h 55m
        Direct
        CHC 14:55
        Cairns - Christchurch | Fri, Oct 16 | Jetstar Airways
        US$679
        30% off
        US$974 US$679
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 15 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 07:00
        14h 10m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:10
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 17 | Qantas Airways
        US$700
        28% off
        US$974 US$700
      • CHC 15:45
        9h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 22:10
        Christchurch - Cairns | Wed, Nov 11 | Qantas Airways
        CNS 16:00
        29h 25m
        1 stop
        CHC 00:25
        Cairns - Christchurch | Wed, Nov 18 | Qantas Airways
        US$711
        27% off
        US$974 US$711
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
        CNS 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        CHC 16:00
        Cairns - Christchurch | Sat, Oct 10 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 22 | Jetstar Airways
        US$143 US$309
        54% off
        54% off
        US$309 US$143
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 24 | Jetstar Airways
        US$143 US$309
        54% off
        54% off
        US$309 US$143
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Jetstar Airways
        US$143 US$309
        54% off
        54% off
        US$309 US$143
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Jetstar Airways
        US$143
        54% off
        US$309 US$143
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Jetstar Airways
        US$143
        54% off
        US$309 US$143
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Nov 2 | Jetstar Airways
        US$164
        47% off
        US$309 US$164
      • CHC 07:55
        5h 45m
        Direct
        CNS 10:40
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 17 | Jetstar Airways
        US$209
        32% off
        US$309 US$209
      • CHC 16:10
        19h 55m
        1 stop
        CNS 09:05
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Dec 3 | Jetstar Airways
        US$217
        30% off
        US$309 US$217
      • CHC 16:45
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 29 | Qantas Airways
        US$222
        28% off
        US$309 US$222
      • CHC 07:00
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Fri, Oct 30 | Qantas Airways
        US$222
        28% off
        US$309 US$222
      • CHC 16:45
        18h 45m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Mon, Oct 26 | Qantas Airways
        US$224
        28% off
        US$309 US$224
      • CHC 07:00
        28h 30m
        1 stop
        CNS 08:30
        Christchurch - Cairns | Sat, Oct 31 | Qantas Airways
        US$225
        27% off
        US$309 US$225
      • CHC 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CNS 14:00
        Christchurch - Cairns | Thu, Oct 8 | Normal Airline
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Flight prices from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport are based on the average fares across airlines for the next three months, based on Trip.com’s latest data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport?

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average one-way fares by month from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport are usually in October, with an average price of US$153. September sees the highest fares, around US$287.

US$287
US$220
US$153
US$86
  • US$153
    Oct
  • US$158
    Nov
  • US$170
    Dec
  • US$167
    Jan
  • US$169
    Feb
  • US$238
    Mar
  • US$188
    Apr
  • US$170
    May
  • US$218
    Jun
  • US$227
    Jul
  • US$230
    Aug
  • US$287
    Sep

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

The data is based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months and shows the average fares by each day of the week from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day for flights from Christchurch International Airport to Cairns Airport is Wednesday, with average prices lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Sunday, as fares are typically the highest.

US$487
US$322
US$156
0
    Cheapest
  • US$174
    Mon
  • US$385
    Tue
  • US$156
    Wed
  • US$328
    Thu
  • US$160
    Fri
  • US$392
    Sat
  • US$487
    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 US$143) among 6 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Jetstar Airways
From US$143
Qantas Airways
From US$222
Air New Zealand
From US$227
Emirates
From US$285
Fiji Airways
From US$289
Singapore Airlines
From US$3,441

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

    Direct

    10:05

    MEL

    S M T W T F S
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  3. JQ946

    Melbourne Airport

    19:15

    MEL

    3h 25m

    Direct

    22:40

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  4. NZ566

    Christchurch International Airport

    18:10

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    19:35

    AKL

    S M T W T F S
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  5. NZ161

    Auckland Airport

    07:10

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Direct

    10:45

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  6. QF134

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:45

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    17:45

    BNE

    S M T W T F S
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  7. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  8. JQ186

    Christchurch International Airport

    16:05

    CHC

    3h 45m

    Direct

    16:50

    OOL

    S M - W - F -
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  9. JQ892

    Gold Coast Airport

    06:30

    OOL

    2h 35m

    Direct

    09:05

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  10. NZ550

    Christchurch International Airport

    14:00

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    15:25

    AKL

    S - T - T F S
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  11. NZ161

    Auckland Airport

    07:10

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Direct

    10:45

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  12. FJ450

    Christchurch International Airport

    14:05

    CHC

    4h

    Direct

    17:05

    NAN

    S - - W T F S
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  13. FJ971

    Nadi International Airport

    08:45

    NAN

    4h 55m

    Direct

    11:40

    CNS

    S - - W - F -

  14. NZ532

    Christchurch International Airport

    09:40

    CHC

    1h 25m

    Direct

    11:05

    AKL

    - - - W T - -
    Search

  15. NZ161

    Auckland Airport

    07:10

    AKL

    5h 35m

    Direct

    10:45

    CNS

    S - - W - F S

  16. QF132

    Christchurch International Airport

    07:00

    CHC

    3h 55m

    Direct

    07:55

    BNE

    S M T W T F -
    Search

  17. JQ928

    Brisbane Airport

    06:00

    BNE

    2h 30m

    Direct

    08:30

    CNS

    S M T W T F S

  18. QF138

    Christchurch International Airport

    06:00

    CHC

    3h 35m

    Direct

    07:35

    SYD

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  19. JQ950

    Kingsford Smith Airport

    06:10

    SYD

    3h 10m

    Direct

    09:20

    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 3,891.56km
Cheapest one-way ticket price US$143
Cheapest return ticket price US$349

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 US$246 in October, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from Cairns Airport to downtown is about 5km, by taxi about 20 minutes.
  • The closest airport to Cairns Airport (CNS) is Mareeba Airport. The distance is around 36km.
  • 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 US$143, and round-trip fares start from US$349. The current lowest fare is a Jetstar Airways flight departing on Thu, Oct 22; 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 US$364. 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 US$143. 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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