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Last minute flights from Christchurch to Cairns

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Christchurch Cairns
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Fri., 27 Dec. CHC - CNS
Mon., 30 Dec. CNS - CHC
$1665 $1619
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Thu., 23 Jan. CHC - CNS
$253 $247
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Christchurch Cairns
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Fri., 17 Jan. CHC - CNS
Fri., 24 Jan. CNS - CHC
$957 $920
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Christchurch Cairns
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Tue., 31 Dec. CHC - CNS
Tue., 07 Jan. CNS - CHC
$1166 $1141
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Sat., 11 Jan. CHC - CNS
Wed., 15 Jan. CNS - CHC
$1028 $1005
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Currency and price comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
120% Trains are 120% more expensive in Cairns than in Christchurch.
Christchurch $2.27
Cairns $5
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
10% A meal in Cairns is 10% cheaper than a meal in Christchurch.
Christchurch $25.39
Cairns $23.5
Distance: 3891 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 10 kms
Cairns airports
Cairns International Airport (CNS) How far from city centre: 5 kms

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When do you want to depart from Christchurch? Adjust your travel dates and explore a wide range of options to Cairns. With Opodo, you can find the perfect flight from our extensive selection, ensuring a seamless and enjoyable trip. Compare prices, flight durations, and amenities to choose the best option that suits your needs.


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Frequently asked questions about flights from Christchurch to Cairns

How long does the flight take to go from Christchurch to Cairns?
The total flight time between Christchurch and Cairns is of around 06:09 hours on average, considering an average distance of 3,890 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Christchurch to Cairns at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Christchurch to Cairns is $247. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairns expensive to visit compared to Christchurch?
If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairns costs an average of 10.00 AUD, 145% more expensive than Christchurch, with a fare of 4.08 AUD, while train tickets costs 120% more in Cairns: 5.00 AUD against 2.27 AUD in Christchurch. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 23.50 AUD in Cairns, 7% less than the 25.39 AUD in Christchurch. The price of the coffee is around 23% more expensive in Cairns, with an average of 6.25 AUD , while in Christchurch the coffee costs 5.10 AUD.
Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Christchurch to Cairns?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Australia may apply when travelling from Christchurch. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!

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