Q: Can I fly back to South Island from Australia?

Returning to South Island from Australia COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Island. Quarantine requirements Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering South Island. Find deals

Question 1

How popular is this South Island to Australia flight route?

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Flights from South Island to Australia have been viewed 842 times in the past calendar month. Find deals

Question 2

Can I fly to Australia from South Island right now?

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Information is based on travel restrictions from South Island to Australia

Most visitors from South Island need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Australia.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

Documents
Travel Authorization Form - Travelers who are not in an exempt category may request an individual exemption to Australia's travel restrictions using this form.

Digital Passenger Declaration - You can start a DPD seven days before your flight to Australia, but you can only submit a DPD within 72 hours before your departure.

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Question 3

Can I fly back to South Island from Australia?

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Returning to South Island from Australia

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Island.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering South Island.

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Question 4

Can I find flights from South Island to Australia for under $400 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from South Island to Australia for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $376, but on average you can expect to pay $441. Find deals

Question 5

Are there direct flights from South Island to Australia for under $400 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from South Island to Australia under $400. A good price for a direct flight from South Island to Australia is less than $447.

Question 6

Are there last-minute flights available from South Island to Australia for under $900?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from South Island to Australia within the next 7 days for less than $900.

Question 7

Which airlines flying from South Island to Australia have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

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Due to the rapidly changing circumstances due to COVID-19, airlines like Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar flying from South Island to Australia have implemented new flexible cancellation policies.

Question 8

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Island to Australia?

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 60 days in advance to save up to 27% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 60 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from South Island to Australia 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $541, or $611 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 9

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

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Our data shows that September tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Australia from South Island. Users have commonly found prices around $496 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $306. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 10

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Island to Australia (EDG - AU)?

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When flying from South Island to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time	COVID-19 safety
Jetstar	Cheapest$206	Average$563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Jetstar flights
Emirates	Cheapest$290	Average$795	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	COVID-19 safety	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$302	Average$627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	COVID-19 safety	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$326	Average$881	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	COVID-19 safety	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$343	Average$709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	COVID-19 safety	Search Virgin Australia flights

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59%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
0%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

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