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Cheap flights from Cairns to Christchurch from C$ 279

CNS — CHC
22 Oct — 29 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch

Tue 13/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Fri 16/107:55 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 17/9C$ 441
Thu 8/107:00 a.m. -
Nonstop4h 55m
Thu 15/109:15 a.m. -
2 stops16h 10m
Deal found 19/9C$ 953
Thu 15/109:25 a.m. -
1 stop12h 55m
Mon 19/104:45 p.m. -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 17/9C$ 1,004
Sat 17/103:45 p.m. -
1 stop20h 40m
Mon 19/107:55 a.m. -
Nonstop5h 45m
Deal found 19/9C$ 1,127
Mon 12/105:25 p.m. -
1 stop27h 45m
Mon 19/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 19/9C$ 1,130
Tue 13/105:40 p.m. -
1 stop28h 40m
Mon 19/107:00 a.m. -
1 stop18h 45m
Deal found 19/9C$ 1,135

Find flight deals from Cairns to Christchurch

Round-trip from

C$ 441

One-way from

C$ 279

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

September

Average price

C$ 419

Good one-way deal

C$ 319 or less
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  • Jetstar
  • 13/10-16/10
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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  • Jetstar
  • 20/10-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 55m total
  • Cairns to Christchurch
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 20/10

7:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 279

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 13/10

7:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 16/10

7:55 a.m.-10:40 a.m.

Nonstop5h 45m

C$ 441

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Sat 9/1

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$ 597

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Mon 5/10

5:25 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop27h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 723

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 8/10

7:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 15/10

9:15 a.m.-10:25 p.m.

2 stops16h 10m

C$ 953

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 18/12

6:50 a.m.-9:55 p.m.

2 stops12h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

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

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 971

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Thu 15/10

7:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

Nonstop4h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 19/10

7:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

C$ 1,039

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Tue 13/10

5:40 p.m.-1:20 a.m.

1 stop28h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 19/10

7:00 a.m.-10:45 p.m.

1 stop18h 45m

C$ 1,135

CairnsChristchurch

CNS Cairns - CHC Christchurch

CNSCHC

Cairns

Fri 16/10

11:35 a.m.-12:10 a.m.

1 stop9h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 21/10

7:00 a.m.-4:55 p.m.

1 stop12h 55m

C$ 1,166

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cairns to Christchurch

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of C$ 419). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 641). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairns to Christchurch?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Cairns to Christchurch flights typically cost between C$ 364 and C$ 713 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 441 on Jetstar (13 Oct-16 Oct).

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

    There are many flights that can get you from Cairns to Christchurch in 4h 55m. Fly via Jetstar or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 3883 km between Cairns and Christchurch. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cairns to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairns to Christchurch (average of C$ 419). Flying from Cairns to Christchurch in October is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 641). 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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