Good to know - Cheap tickets Christchurch — Cairns
| Minimal flight time | 5h 30m |
|---|---|
| Flight distance | 3888 km |
| Most popular airline | Jetstar |
| Round-trip from | $118 |
Airfare Christchurch – Cairns by month
Here you can find out in what months how much a ticket Christchurch – Cairns costs to buy cheap plane tickets.
| Month | One-way | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|
| March 2026 | ||
| February 2026 | ||
| January 2026 | ||
| December 2025 | ||
| November 2025 | ||
| August 2025 | ||
| June 2025 | ||
| May 2025 | ||
| April 2025 | ||
| March 2025 |
Remember that the optimal time for booking air tickets is 59 days before the departure date, this is the average time at which air tickets were sold at the lowest prices.
Schedule of direct flights Christchurch — Cairns
| Departure | Arrival | Flight days | Flight | Airlines | Flight time | Airports | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:55 | 10:40 | mon | JQ136 | Jetstar | 5h 45m | Christchurch International Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 07:55 | 10:40 | wed, fri | JQ136 | Jetstar | 5h 45m | Christchurch International Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
| 14:00 | 16:30 | sat | Air China | 5h 30m | Christchurch International Airport — Cairns Airport | Select dates |
Popular airlines flying Christchurch — Cairns
Flight Christchurch – Cairns is served by 3 airlines. 2 airlines operate direct flights.
Airlines with direct flights
Other airlines flying with transfers
Flights Christchurch — Cairns
The selection of cheap flights Christchurch — Cairns
The price of the flight Christchurch — Cairns (Australia) — Christchurch from $118 (round-trip).
The average price of the flight Christchurch — Cairns (Australia) — Christchurch $227 (round-trip).
- Departure city: Christchurch
- IATA code of the city of origin: CHC
- Departure airports: Christchurch International Airport
- Departure country: New Zealand
- Destination city: Cairns
- IATA code of the destination city: CNS
- Destination airports: Cairns Airport
- Destination country: Australia
Low cost flights Christchurch — Cairns (CHC — CNS)
The distance between Christchurch and Cairns 2416 miles (or 3888 kilometres).
The time difference between Christchurch and Cairns is 2 h.
Minimal flight time from Christchurch to Cairns 5h 30m.
Routes from nearby cities to Cairns
A flight from a neighbouring city can help you save money on plane tickets.
The closest airports to Christchurch with a flight to Cairns are in New Plymouth.
Popular International routes from Christchurch
Popular routes from Cairns
If you are going to fly from Cairns, then study the popular flights. The most popular flights from Cairns:
Popular domestic routes from Christchurch
FAQ about Christchurch — Cairns
Are there any direct flights Christchurch — Cairns?
Yes, they do: JQ136,
Can we fly from Christchurch to Cairns?
Yes, you can fly from Christchurch to Cairns. Christchurch has an airport (Christchurch International Airport) for flights. Jetstar, Air China depart from Christchurch on mon, wed, fri, sat. There are non-direct flights through Fiji Airways, Qantas, Singapore Airlines.
How long does it take to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?
A direct flight lasts an average of 5h 30m, during which time the aircraft covers a distance of 3888 km.
How much do flights Christchurch — Cairns cost?
The price of flights Christchurch — Cairns starts from $118.
What days does the plane fly Christchurch — Cairns?
Planes fly Christchurch — Cairns 4 times a week on the following days: mon, wed, fri, sat
What airports are there in Christchurch and Cairns?
In Christchurch — Christchurch International Airport. In Cairns — Cairns Airport.
What flights are currently flying from Christchurch to Cairns?
The following flights fly between Christchurch and Cairns: JQ136, JQ136
What month is the cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Cairns?
High season is considered to be March and the cheapest month is April. Enter your preferred airports (or cities) and dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Christchurch — Cairns flight deals.
Which airlines direct fly from Christchurch to Cairns?
The following airlines have direct flights Christchurch — Cairns: Jetstar, Air China.
Which airlines fly from Christchurch to Cairns?
All the following airlines flights Christchurch — Cairns: Air China, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Qantas, Singapore Airlines.