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Cheap flights from South Island to Australia from $186

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 14/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
13 Jul — 20 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$421

One-way from

$186

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$662
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/8-7/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 14/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($107 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 8 July 2025.

Mon 11/819:10CHC - OOL
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/818:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$466
Thu 7/816:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sat 16/818:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 5/7$468
Fri 8/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Fri 15/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 7/7$479
Mon 4/811:00CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 5/817:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$501
Sat 6/906:05CHC - BNE
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/919:15BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$501
Thu 24/706:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 24/718:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$513
Fri 17/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sun 26/1006:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/7$518
Fri 22/818:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$519
Wed 20/812:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 24/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 6/7$524
Sat 2/819:35CHC - MEL
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$531
Thu 21/814:25ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/806:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$546
Sat 16/806:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 25/818:55BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/7$551

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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 8 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Australia that are best for you.

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South Island

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Australia

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 2/8

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 7/8

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$421

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$461

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Mon 11/8

19:10-07:50

1 stop14h 40m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 18/8

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$466

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 6/8

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Sat 9/8

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$499

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

11:00-17:10

1 stop8h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/8

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$501

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Sat 6/9

06:05-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Brisbane

Wed 10/9

19:15-00:45

Nonstop3h 30m

$501

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 15/9

08:35-17:35

1 stop7h 00m

$503

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$508

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 17/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$518

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 20/8

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 24/8

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

$524

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Australia

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Australia (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 8 July 2025.

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.

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 8 July 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 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 8 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Australia, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. 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
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
873 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,804 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,287 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from South Island to Australia have been viewed 16,732 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $186. Air New Zealand flights start at $206 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $245 one-way.

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Australia (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 8 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$248Average$842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$285Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$285Average$733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$322Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$436Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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