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Wed, 15 July - Thu, 23 July
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand2 stops
CHC - CNS
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CNS - CHC
983$
962$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 8 July - Tue, 14 July
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CHC - CNS
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
CNS - CHC
-14 %
1220$
1050$
Prime price per passenger
Thu, 16 July
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
CHC - CNS
349$
346$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 29 July
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CHC - CNS
356$
353$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 13 July
Jetstar
Jetstar1 stop
CHC - CNS
358$
354$
Prime price per passenger
Wed, 26 Aug
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CHC - CNS
363$
357$
Prime price per passenger
Mon, 17 Aug
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CHC - CNS
389$
383$
Prime price per passenger
Sun, 6 Sept
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand1 stop
CHC - CNS
388$
384$
Prime price per passenger
The prices shown on this page were available within the last 20 days for the specified periods and should not be considered the final price offered. Please note that availability and prices are subject to change.

Cheapest time to fly from Christchurch to Cairns

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of August. Take advantage of this per
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week: 17 Aug - 23 Aug
Flights from just $319
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$353
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Distance: 3891 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC)How far from city centre: 10 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS)How far from city centre: 5 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Christchurch to Cairns?
The total flight time between Christchurch and Cairns is of around 5 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 3,891.06 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
On average, how much is the price of a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
When you fly from Christchurch to Cairns the average price is $491. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.
How can I find cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns is $346. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
When is the best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
The most popular months to book a trip from Christchurch to Cairns are March, October and February, based on the searches of our customers.
When is the best time to travel from Christchurch to Cairns?
The best time of the year to go to Cairns when flying from Christchurch depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, June is the top 1º month to fly to Cairns from Christchurch in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, April, November and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route Christchurch - Cairns.
Which airports have flights between Christchurch and Cairns?
The main airport route flying between Christchurch and Cairns is: Christchurch International Airport (CHC) to Cairns Airport(CNS). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

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