Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Cairns

There are no direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns being operated at present. To travel from Christchurch to Cairns will mean you have to stop at 1 or more airports.

Flight Routes

You will find alternative routes from Christchurch to Cairns that require 1 or more stops. On some occassions the timing may be more convenient or a quicker route. The table below shows some of the alternative route that are possible.

Route

Stops

Total Distance

Weekly Flights

Christchurch > Sydney > Cairns

4,250 Km (2,641 Miles)

Christchurch > Brisbane > Cairns

4,035 Km (2,507 Miles)

Christchurch > Melbourne Tullamarine > Cairns

4,900 Km (3,045 Miles)

Christchurch > Auckland International > Cairns

4,525 Km (2,812 Miles)

Christchurch > Gold Coast > Cairns

4,035 Km (2,507 Miles)

Arriving at Cairns

Should someone be collectiong you at Cairns we would advise them to check Cairns Airport Arrivals page before they set off. This page gives live information on the status of your flight, or if you choose to rent a car then visit our page which will give you the cheapest car hire quote from companies based at Cairns.

On arriving at Cairns take into consideration the time difference. Cairns has a time zone of GMT -10.0 where Christchurch is GMT +12.0.

Cairns city center is located about 5 kilometers (3 miles) from Cairns Airport. If you intended route is into the city then you should find it relatively straight forward with taxis and alternative transport located at Cairns Airport. With a population of around 154,200 you will find an adequate number of hostels and hotel if you are searching for accommodation.