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Direct flights from Christchurch to Cairns

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CHC - CNS route map All flights from CHC to CNS non-stop. There are direct flights from Christchurch International (CHC), New Zealand to Cairns International (CNS), Australia with Jetstar. 6 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route. Departure time is 07:55. The flight distance is 2428 miles (3907 km). Flight time is about 5 hours and 45 minutes.

CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
CNS
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
CHC
Christchurch
New ZealandChristchurch , New Zealand
Cairns
AustraliaCairns , Australia
CNS
Flight time 5h 45min
Updated Sep 21, 2026
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Airlines with non-stop routes:

Jetstar Low-cost carrier

Departs at 07:55
Ends in Oct 2026
Ends in Oct 2026
6 flights/week
Weekday-labels: HAS FLIGHTS UPCOMING NO FLIGHTS
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Flight schedule from Christchurch to Cairns with Jetstar

This is a weekly direct flight schedule for Jetstar. Use the arrows or click on the date to change week. Click on any flight departure time to show more information and check availability.

 
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The timetable & schedule information was updated at 2026-09-21

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Christchurch to Cairns scheduled departures

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Wednesday
Wed
Oct 21
1 flights(1)
Thursday
Thu
Oct 22
0 flights(0)
Friday
Fri
Oct 23
1 flights(1)
Saturday
Sat
Oct 24
0 flights(0)
Sunday
Sun
Oct 25
0 flights(0)
Monday
Mon
Oct 26
0 flights(0)
Tuesday
Tue
Oct 27
0 flights(0)
Time
Airline
Flight
07:55
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ136
07:55
Jetstar Jetstar
JQ136
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CHC-CNS flight route
Route map from Christchurch, CHC to Cairns, CNS. The distance is 2428 miles or 3907 km.
Christchurch - Cairns direct flight map
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CHC - CNS route facts

  • Distance
    2428 miles (3907 km)
  • Flight time
    5 hours and 45 minutes
  • Airline
    Jetstar Jetstar
  • Airline alliances
    Low-cost carrier
  • Cabins
    Economy
  • Arrival terminals
    Terminal 1
  • Aircraft
    Airbus A320

Route FAQ

Jetstar operates non-stop flights from CHC to CNS with 6 weekly departures.

Scheduled flight time from CHC to CNS is 5 hours and 45 minutes. The route covers 2428 miles (3907 km).

6 weekly departures are currently scheduled on this route, departing at 07:55.

Arrival terminal: Terminal 1.

Economy are currently scheduled on non-stop flights for this route.
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