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$406 Find Cheap Flights from Cairns to Christchurch

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cairns to Christchurch departing on 15/1. 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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Cheap Flight Deals from Cairns to Christchurch (CNS-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cairns to Christchurch 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.

Recent return flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Christchurch.
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12:30 - 00:05CNS-CHC
8h 35m1 stop
16:10 - 09:05CHC-CNS
19h 55m1 stop
$766Jetstar
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Fri, 24 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
12:30 - 00:05CNS-CHC
8h 35m1 stop
20:30 - 11:15CHC-CNS
17h 45m2 stops
$871Jetstar
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Fri, 24 Jan - Thu, 30 Jan
09:45 - 00:05CNS-CHC
11h 20m1 stop
16:10 - 09:05CHC-CNS
19h 55m1 stop
$885Jetstar
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Wed, 8 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
09:45 - 00:05CNS-CHC
11h 20m1 stop
16:10 - 09:05CHC-CNS
19h 55m1 stop
$915Jetstar
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
17:20 - 15:55CNS-CHC
19h 35m2 stops
16:10 - 09:05CHC-CNS
19h 55m1 stop
Wed, 8 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
06:00 - 00:40CNS-CHC
15h 40m1 stop
20:10 - 12:00CHC-CNS
18h 50m2 stops
$1,004Air New Zealand
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Thu, 16 Jan - Sun, 26 Jan
09:45 - 00:05CNS-CHC
11h 20m1 stop
06:10 - 17:10CHC-CNS
14h 00m1 stop
$1,062
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb
20:35 - 20:35CNS-CHC
21h 00m2 stops
06:45 - 22:45CHC-CNS
19h 00m2 stops
$1,223Qantas Airways
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Wed, 8 Jan - Sat, 11 Jan
06:00 - 07:25CNS-CHC
22h 25m2 stops
19:35 - 11:45CHC-CNS
43h 10m2 stops
$1,621Air New Zealand
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Thu, 23 Jan - Sat, 1 Feb
14:35 - 15:00CNS-CHC
22h 25m1 stop
16:05 - 12:05CHC-CNS
22h 00m1 stop
$2,681Qantas Airways
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Tue, 10 Jun - Tue, 24 Jun

Flights from Cairns to Christchurch - Travel Insights & Trends

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cairns to Christchurch, 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 Cairns to Christchurch is July, where tickets cost $570 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,693 and $1,268 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$406
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 41% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairns to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Cairns to Christchurch

  • What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Christchurch was $232 for a one-way ticket and $438 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Christchurch?

    The Airbus A321neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Christchurch flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Cairns and Christchurch, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

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

    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 Cairns to Christchurch.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Cairns 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 Cairns to Christchurch?

    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 Christchurch with an airline and back to Cairns with another airline.

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

    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 Christchurch from Cairns up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
15/1Wed
1 stopJetstar
8h 35mCNS-CHC
$406
1/3Sat
1 stopJetstar
11h 20mCNS-CHC
$411
6/2Thu
1 stopJetstar
11h 20mCNS-CHC
$451
12/3Wed
2 stopsJetstar
25h 00mCNS-CHC
$525
12/3Wed
1 stop
16h 50mCNS-CHC
$542
15/1Wed
3 stops
30h 25mCNS-CHC
$561
6/2Thu
2 stopsJetstar
27h 30mCNS-CHC
$607
1/3Sat
2 stops
13h 00mCNS-CHC
$610
1/3Sat
3 stops
18h 05mCNS-CHC
$649
4/1Sat
1 stopQantas Airways
26h 10mCNS-CHC
$701

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Last minute flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Cairns to Christchurch that are departing in the next 10 days.
21/12Sat
multi-stopJetstar
28h 35mCNS-CHC
5/1Sun
multi-stopJetstar
19h 55mCHC-CNS
$1,487
21/12Sat
multi-stop
26h 10mCNS-CHC
5/1Sun
multi-stop
19h 35mCHC-CNS
$1,649
21/12Sat
multi-stop
11h 55mCNS-CHC
5/1Sun
multi-stop
16h 40mCHC-CNS
$1,997
21/12Sat
multi-stopJetstar
11h 55mCNS-CHC
5/1Sun
multi-stopJetstar
19h 55mCHC-CNS
$2,032

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