Cheap flights from Cairns to Christmas Island

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Cairns to Christmas Island and booking your next trip
Cheapest one-way flight $1,027
Qantas 4 stops 29 hr Thu, Mar 19
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairns to Christmas Island is currently $1,027
Fastest flight 23 hr 20 min The fastest flight with stops from Cairns to Christmas Island takes 23 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights None There are no direct flights on this route.

Popular airlines from Cairns to Christmas Island

  • Qantas
    463 weekly connecting flights
    CNS - XCH Every day

Popular airports near Cairns

  • Cairns Airport (CNS)
    Cairns Australia 9 min 2 mi
  • Townsville Airport (TSV)
    Townsville City Australia 4 hr 6 min 173 mi
  • Cooktown Airport (CTN)
    Cooktown Australia 3 hr 57 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Christmas Island

  • Christmas Island International Airport (XCH)
    Christmas Island Christmas Island 0 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairns to Christmas Island

The cheapest one-way flight was with Qantas from $1,027.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
    The cheapest one-way flight starts at $1,027 and departs on Thu, Mar 19.
    23 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Cairns to Christmas Island.
    Most people visit during the dry season (May–Nov). The tropical climate is warm and humid year-round, with a rainy monsoon/hurricane season Dec–Apr. The red crab migration generally starts with wet season, but can according to weather. Due to the island’s diverse cultural mix, key holidays range from Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary) and the Muslim festival of Hari Raya Haji (date varies) to Buddhist Vesak Day (May) and Diwali (Oct/Nov, dates vary), the Hindu festival of lights.
    It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairns to Christmas Island.
    Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
    Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

    You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
    What counts as the best airline for your flights from Cairns to Christmas Island really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Cairns to Christmas Island.

    In terms of flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 463 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Cairns Airport (CNS) to Christmas Island International Airport (XCH) .

    The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Cairns and Christmas Island.
    The cheapest one-way flight was with Qantas from $1,027.

    Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
      No airline flies direct from Cairns to Christmas Island.
      • There are 463 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Christmas Island per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      No airline flies direct from Cairns to Christmas Island.
      • There are 463 Qantas connecting flights from Cairns to Christmas Island per week. Flights are available every day.
      Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
      There are no direct flights from Cairns to Christmas Island.
      It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Cairns to Christmas Island, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
      To book business class trips from Cairns to Christmas Island, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

      You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
      To find last-minute flight deals from Cairns to Christmas Island, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

      You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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