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Flights from Christchurch to Cairns

CHC to CNS flights and routes map CHC to CNS. All flight routes from Christchurch International, New Zealand to Cairns International, Australia. These flights are operated by 7 different airlines through 3 different connections. The shortest flight time is 8 hours and 15 minutes.

From
To
New Zealand CHC Christchurch Christchurch, New Zealand
Australia CNS Cairns , QL, Australia
CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch, New Zealand
Cairns
AustraliaCairns, QL, Australia
CNS
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1 stop routes with the same airline:

Duration

Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Qantas.

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8h 45m

Via Brisbane BNE
1 stop with Qantas.
8h 45m
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Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas.

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9h 20m

Via Sydney SYD
1 stop with Qantas.
9h 20m
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Via Melbourne MEL
1 stop with Qantas. 0-1 flights per day.

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10h 15m

Via Melbourne MEL
1 stop with Qantas.
10h 15m
0-1 flights per day.
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Via Melbourne MEL
1 stop with Jetstar. 0-1 flights per day.
Ends in Apr 2024

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12h 05m

Ends in Apr 2024
Via Melbourne MEL
1 stop with Jetstar.
12h 05m
0-1 flights per day.
Ends in Apr 2024
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Usually in time
Some delays
Usually delayed
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1 stop routes with codeshare or different airlines:

Duration

Via Sydney SYD With Alaska Airlines & Air France
CODESHARE

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8h 45m

Via Sydney SYD
8h 45m
With Alaska Airlines & Air France
CODESHARE
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Via Melbourne MEL 1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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9h 00m

Via Melbourne MEL
9h 00m
1 stop with Air New Zealand. 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE
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Via Brisbane BNE With EVA Air & Qantas 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE

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9h 45m

Via Brisbane BNE
9h 45m
With EVA Air & Qantas 0-1 flights per day.
CODESHARE
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Usually in time
Some delays
Usually delayed
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Christchurch to Cairns flights

With over 126 flights every week and 3 different airlines you have a wide option of flights to choose from. While flying to Cairns from Christchurch you will be doing a stopover in Sydney, Melbourne or any other of the 3 alternatives with flight connections.

Are there any non-stop flights from CHC to CNS?

There are no direct or non-stop flights from Christchurch International, CHC to Cairns International, CNS.

Christchurch to Cairns with Qantas

If you fly to Cairns from Christchurch with Qantas you will do a stopover in Brisbane. Qantas is a member of the air alliance OneWorld.

With Jetstar

If you fly from Christchurch with Jetstar you will do a stopover in Melbourne, MEL before reaching Cairns. This flight trip will take 12 hours and 5 minutes and you can fly every Thursday with departures at 12:30.

Miles & flight time: CHC - CNS

The shortest flight time between CHC and CNS is 8 hours and 45 minutes.

ViaTotal flight timeLayover timeMiles
SYD Sydney8h 45m2h 10m2560 (4119 km)
MEL Melbourne9h 0m1h 40m2953 (4751 km)
BNE Brisbane9h 45m3h 15m2429 (3908 km)
The flight times and layover times in the table above are approximate and vary depending on flight number, aircraft, airline, weather and time of day.CHC-CNS flight routesChristchurch to Cairns flight routes illustrated on a map.
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From Christchurch to Australia

Below is a list of other destinations to Australia from Christchurch International with either direct flights or 1 stop connections.

From New Zealand to Cairns

Below is a list of other cities in New Zealand with flights to Cairns with either non-stop or connecting flights.

The fastest way to fly from Christchurch (CHC) to Cairns (CNS) is via Sydney and it will take about 8 hours and 45 minutes. The second fastest route is via Melbourne and will take 9 hours.

You can fly with Alaska Airlines, Air France, Air New Zealand, EVA Air or Qantas from Christchurch to Cairns.

The flight time between Christchurch, CHC and Cairns International, CNS via Kingsford Smith International Airport, SYD is 8 hours and 45 minutes.

No. But you can still purchase a 1 stop flight via Sydney, Melbourne or any other route to Cairns (CNS).

A codeshare agreement means that cooperating airlines are able to sell seats on each other’s flights. This means that you are able to travel to more destinations than your airline of choice normally offers. Codeshare flights are also beneficial because of the seamless transits you can get with connecting flights from the same airline. The downside of choosing a codeshare flight can be that you in some cases can’t upgrade codeshare flights or use elite benefits.

A connecting or transit flight means that you reach your final destination through two or more flights – in other words a non-direct flight. You will change to a new aircraft after your first flight, this may include moving to another terminal at the airport aswell. The time required to transfer passengers and luggage between flights is called Minimum Connecting Time (MCT) and are always taken into account here on Flightroutes.com.

If you bought your whole flight on a single ticket, the airline will book you on the next available connecting flight.

With connecting flights, checked in luggage is most commonly forwarded to your final destination when buying a single ticket for both flights.

If you miss your connecting flight due to circumstances outside your control such as your first flight being delayed, you should turn to your airline who will provide you with a seat on the next available flight. This is usually done free of charge, and only applies if you purchased your trip as one ticket. If the next connecting flight is the following day, the airline usually provides accommodation and meals.
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