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$269 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 11/9. 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 Cairns to Christchurch, 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 Cairns to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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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

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Cairns to Christchurch.
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Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$415Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$429Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$460Jetstar
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Sun, 15 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:50CNS-CHC
23h 50m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$589Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:50CNS-CHC
23h 50m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$606Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
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22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
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20:30 - 08:40CHC-CNS
38h 10m2 stops
Sun, 15 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 20:40CHC-CNS
14h 20m1 stop
$669Jetstar
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Sun, 15 Jun - Fri, 20 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:00 - 07:50CNS-CHC
23h 50m2 stops
Jetstar Logo
07:05 - 10:40CHC-CNS
5h 35mdirect
$679Jetstar
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Fri, 6 Jun - Fri, 13 Jun
Jetstar Logo
22:55 - 05:50CNS-CHC
4h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 20:40CHC-CNS
14h 20m1 stop
$694Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 22:10CNS-CHC
14h 10m3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
09:40 - 22:50CHC-CNS
15h 10m2 stops
$1,628Qantas Airways
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Sun, 1 Jun - Fri, 6 Jun

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cairns to Christchurch flights

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 $526 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are September and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,158 and $1,158 respectively.

Good to know

Low season

January

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$269
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 35% 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 $161 for a one-way ticket and $249 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 is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Christchurch.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Cairns to Christchurch?

    You can catch a direct flight from Cairns to Christchurch on on Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday.

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

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $252 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Cairns to Christchurch?

Find which airlines fly direct from Cairns Airport to Christchurch Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairns to Christchurch

Tuesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Thursday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Sunday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Christchurch to Cairns

Monday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Wednesday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Friday

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

Jetstar, Qantas Airways

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