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Cheap flights from South Island to Australia from $190

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
10 Apr — 17 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Australia

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Sat 25/416:05
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 28/418:55
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3$432
Wed 20/506:55
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 21/507:00
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3$462
Mon 15/616:05
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 22/618:55
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/3$464
Fri 20/308:20
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 35m
Jetstar
Tue 7/407:00
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/3$475
Sat 25/416:05
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sat 2/518:55
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3$479
Thu 7/516:05
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 14/518:55
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/3$485
Fri 24/406:55
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 3/507:00
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3$497
Wed 3/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 15/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/3$507
Thu 14/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 21/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/3$512
Fri 1/508:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 4/511:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/3$514
Mon 13/406:55
CHC
-
CNS
Nonstop5h 45m
Jetstar
Thu 16/407:00
CNS
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 10/3$514
Tue 9/608:20
CHC
-
MEL
Nonstop3h 45m
Jetstar
Sun 14/611:05
MEL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/3$517

Find flight deals from South Island to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 11 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$432

One-way from

$190

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$934
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/4-28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($213 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Australia that are best for you.

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 19/5

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$516
Fastest return journey

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/5

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 20/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$534

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 22/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$541

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 30/4

17:45-19:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$553

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 18/8

19:20-07:50

1 stop10h 30m

$553

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/4

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Wed 29/4

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$555

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 4/5

13:50-22:45

1 stop10h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 16/5

11:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$587

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Wed 29/4

12:55-19:15

1 stop8h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 24/5

11:00-22:15

1 stop9h 15m

$592

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 24/4

07:00-11:40

1 stop6h 40m

Melbourne

Fri 1/5

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$689

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 4/6

06:20-08:10

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 10/6

18:40-00:10

Nonstop3h 30m

$693

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from South Island with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Australia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Australia (average of $160). Flying from South Island to Australia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $248). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDG to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 45% on flights from South Island to Australia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Island to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Island to Australia. Price data was last updated on 21 February 2026.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Island to Australia flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

The most flights from zzEDG to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 11 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Australia, such as Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
610 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
446 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,003 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
529 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,540 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this South Island to Australia flight route?

    Flights from South Island to Australia have been viewed 11,240 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from South Island to Australia?

    For as low as $516, Jetstar can have you in Australia from South Island in 3h 45m. The distance from South Island to Australia is about 2412 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Australia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $160. Air New Zealand flights start at $207 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $216 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Australia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Australia (average of $160). Flying from South Island to Australia in September is currently the most expensive (average of $248). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from South Island to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$230Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$243Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$323Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$326Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$406Average$979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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