Question 1

How long does a flight from Cairns to Christchurch take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 4h 55m to travel the 6,249 km between Cairns and Christchurch. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

How many flights are there between Cairns and Christchurch per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 4h 55m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 3 flights. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

What is the cheapest flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairns to Christchurch was $167 for a one-way ticket and $263 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Christchurch on a Tuesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Cairns to Christchurch. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 22:55 and will be landing in Christchurch at 05:50.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Christchurch jets off at 22:55 and lands at 05:50.

Question 7

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairns to Christchurch flight route.

Question 8

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairns and Christchurch.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Christchurch is July, where tickets cost $524 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,163 and $1,148 respectively.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 13

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Cairns-CNS/Christchurch-CHC'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 15

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 16

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Christchurch were found on Jetstar ($438) and Air New Zealand ($889).

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How much is a round-trip flight from Cairns to Christchurch?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairns to Christchurch?

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

The cheapest month for flights from Cairns to Christchurch is July, where tickets cost $524 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,163 and $1,148 respectively.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairns to Christchurch?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Cairns to Christchurch were found on Jetstar ($438) and Air New Zealand ($889).

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairns and Christchurch?

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How many flights are there between Cairns and Christchurch per day?

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Cairns and lands in Christchurch, with an average flight time of 4h 55m. The most common departure time is 22:00 and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 3 flights.

How long does a flight from Cairns to Christchurch take?

Direct flights take on average 4h 55m to travel the 6,249 km between Cairns and Christchurch.

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairns to Christchurch?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairns at 22:55 and will be landing in Christchurch at 05:50.

What’s the latest departure time from Cairns to Christchurch?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairns to Christchurch jets off at 22:55 and lands at 05:50.

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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 $167 for a one-way ticket and $263 for a return.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairns to Christchurch?

The Airbus A320-100/200 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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