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Cheap flights to South Island from $668

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WAS — CHC
23 Mar — 30 Mar1
1 adult
Sat 23/3
Sat 30/3

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Flights to South Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$317

Return from

$71

One-way from

$51
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Christchurch
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to South Island

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Cheap flights to South Island in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to South Island in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to South Island in March and April 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Thu 11/423:15HNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 20/413:15CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,430
Thu 11/423:15HNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 18/413:15CHC - HNL
2 stops30h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,522
Thu 11/408:20HNL - CHC
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,565
Wed 10/408:30HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,596
Thu 11/408:20HNL - CHC
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,622
Thu 11/423:15HNL - CHC
3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/413:15CHC - HNL
1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,631
Tue 16/423:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/409:40CHC - LAX
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,644
Wed 10/408:30HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/417:45CHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,654
Tue 30/423:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/520:25CHC - LAX
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,659

South Island 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Island in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to South Island in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 4/808:30HNL - ZQN
1 stop34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,130
Sun 4/808:30HNL - ZQN
2 stops33h 45mJetstar
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$1,154
Wed 31/708:30HNL - ZQN
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,266
Sat 3/808:20HNL - ZQN
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,276
Wed 31/708:30HNL - ZQN
1 stop29h 00mJetstar
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$1,291
Thu 1/808:20HNL - ZQN
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,309
Fri 2/808:20HNL - ZQN
1 stop37h 20mJetstar
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mJetstar
Deal found 18/3$1,371
Mon 5/808:20HNL - ZQN
1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,409
Fri 2/808:20HNL - ZQN
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/812:30ZQN - HNL
1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,412

Flights to South Island departing soon

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Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to South Island. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Sat 23/321:20SFO - CHC
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 30/316:35CHC - SFO
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,485
Sat 23/318:59SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 41mQantas Airways
Sat 30/316:35CHC - SFO
1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,493
Sat 23/318:59SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 41mQantas Airways
Sat 30/306:05CHC - SFO
2 stops24h 28mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/3$2,585
Sun 24/319:15DEN - CHC
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/406:25CHC - DEN
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,956
Sun 24/307:34DEN - CHC
2 stops35h 26mQantas Airways
Fri 5/409:40CHC - DEN
3 stops45h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/3$3,268
Sun 24/313:33DEN - CHC
1 stop25h 02mAir New Zealand
Fri 5/416:00CHC - DEN
2 stops34h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$3,312
Wed 27/316:45SFO - CHC
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/406:10CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$3,329
Wed 27/323:30SFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/406:50CHC - SFO
2 stops35h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$3,416
Wed 27/323:55SFO - CHC
1 stop26h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/415:00CHC - SFO
2 stops27h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/3$3,424

One-way flights to South Island

Explore one-way flight options to South Island for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to South Island. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to South Island instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 20/508:20HNL - CHC
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$668
Mon 20/508:20HNL - CHC
2 stops37h 30mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$688
Mon 20/508:20HNL - CHC
3 stops38h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/3$691
Tue 21/512:00HNL - CHC
2 stops26h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/3$849
Tue 21/512:00HNL - CHC
3 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3$892
Fri 12/418:00LAX - ZQN
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$974
Sun 14/407:00LAX - ZQN
3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$982
Sat 14/923:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/3$1,008
Fri 12/410:10LAX - ZQN
3 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/3$1,017

Find flights to South Island within your budget

Locate flights to South Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 129,216 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,130 - $2,253

Route

Departure

Return

Price

HonoluluQueenstown Intl

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Sun 4/8

1 stop34h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/8

1 stop15h 20m

$1,130

HonoluluQueenstown Intl

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Sun 4/8

2 stops33h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/8

1 stop15h 20m

$1,154

HonoluluQueenstown Intl

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Wed 31/7

2 stops26h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/8

1 stop15h 20m

$1,266

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 17/8

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 29/8

1 stop18h 40m

$1,401

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 6/5

1 stop17h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 13/5

1 stop16h 20m

$1,995

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 16/4

2 stops30h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 23/4

2 stops30h 47m

$2,025

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 29/3

1 stop22h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 7/4

1 stop21h 40m

$2,068

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 16/8

1 stop21h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 26/8

1 stop18h 55m

$2,230

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 30/4

2 stops24h 23m

Christchurch

Tue 7/5

2 stops34h 28m

$2,253

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 18/3

Average price of flights to South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Island is currently $863 while a return flight costs $1,725. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Island (average of $112). Flying to South Island in March will prove the most costly (average of $178). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$184

February

$274

March

$292

April

$269

May

$218

June

$220

July

$220

August

$233

September

$240

October

$200

November

$261

December

$246

Temperature and rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Island. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to South Island may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated 19 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
740 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

  • How long is the flight to South Island, New Zealand?

    Flights to South Island from other areas of New Zealand range from about under one-hour to about seven hours, depending on your departure city and the precise location in South Island in which you’re alighting. The shortest and most common flights are from Wellington, in the southernmost end of North Island to Christchurch, along South Island’s east coast. These flights are often direct and last for only about 55 minutes. You can also fly from Wellington into Blenheim if you wish to travel at the northern end of the island, and this flight is only about 25 minutes.

  • Where can you get direct flights to South Island from?

    You can enjoy several direct flights to South Island destinations from different cities in North Island. The two major airlines that service direct flights between the islands are Air New Zealand and JetStar, with common direct flight routes traveling between Auckland and Christchurch. If you’re departing from as far north as Auckland and flying to as south of a city in South Island as Queenstown or Dunedin, common stopover cities along your journey will be Wellington and Christchurch if your flight is not direct.

  • How do you get from South Island airport(s) to the city centre?

    South Island’s only major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is about 12km northwest of Christchurch city centre. When flying into Christchurch, reach the city centre by taking a taxi, which will cost you about NZ$45-65, and take about 15-20 minutes, a shuttle, which costs about NZ$19 or one or NZ$24 for two and takes about 30 minutes or the number 29 or Purple Line buses, which cost about NZ$8.50 per adult and take about 35 minutes to reach downtown. You can also rent a car, though it’s advisable to book a rental in advance of arriving in Christchurch. If you fly to other cities or towns outside of Christchurch, they’ll likely have similar transportation options, though the smaller the airport the less likely they’ll offer as many services. The distance from the airports to their respective city centres will also vary, and thus affect the price and duration.

  • What are some things to do in South Island?

    South Island is famous for its variety of activities, with plenty to thrill culture vultures and outdoor types alike. If you plan to visit Nelson at the north of the island, a trip to Abel Tasman National Park is a must, as it provides vistas of limestone cliffs, sandy beaches, native bush, and sailing and dolphin watching in Tasman Bay. Queenstown is a lakeside resort at the south end of the island and is the place to go for white water rafting, bungy jumping, and canyon swinging. Wine aficionados will appreciate the dozens of wineries spread across scenic Otago.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to South Island?

    No, New Zealand citizens flying anywhere in South Island need neither a passport nor a visa. Valid government-issued photo identification is needed for flying however, so be sure to bring along either your passport or driver’s license to confirm your identification.

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