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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from C$ 628

CNS — CHC
10 Dec — 17 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Sat 28/1112:35 p.m. -
2 stops16h 35m
Sun 6/126:00 a.m. -
2 stops11h 55m
Deal found 9/11C$ 1,319
Thu 3/123:40 p.m. -
3 stops23h 30m
Wed 9/129:55 a.m. -
2 stops15h 45m
Deal found 8/11C$ 2,209
Sat 5/1211:15 a.m. -
3 stops28h 10m
Fri 11/1210:55 a.m. -
2 stops14h 45m
Deal found 9/11C$ 2,444
Sun 20/126:00 a.m. -
2 stops12h 25m
Sun 27/125:45 a.m. -
2 stops12h 10m
Deal found 5/11C$ 2,860

Find flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Round-trip from

C$ 1,184

One-way from

C$ 628

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 505

Good one-way deal

C$ 321 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 1/4-31/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 4/1

3:40 p.m.-2:55 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 628

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 7/1

5:40 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop27h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 628

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 8/1

6:00 a.m.-12:25 a.m.

1 stop15h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 628
Quickest round-trip

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sun 3/1

10:35 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop10h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 732

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 10/12

3:40 p.m.-6:25 p.m.

3 stops23h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,085

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 1/4

1:55 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

2 stops15h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 31/5

6:15 a.m.-7:50 p.m.

2 stops15h 35m

C$ 1,184

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 1/1

11:15 a.m.-7:40 a.m.

3 stops17h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 1,256

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 28/11

12:35 p.m.-8:10 a.m.

2 stops16h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 6/12

6:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops11h 55m

C$ 1,319

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 1/3

3:40 p.m.-4:25 p.m.

3 stops21h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 29/3

10:55 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

2 stops14h 55m

C$ 1,620

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 22/4

6:00 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops14h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 29/4

10:00 a.m.-10:50 p.m.

3 stops14h 50m

C$ 1,800

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of C$ 426). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Christchurch in 15h 15m. Fly via Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 3883 km between Cairns and Christchurch.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of C$ 426). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 820). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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