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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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheap flight deals from South Island to Australia
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Cheapest flights from South Island to AustraliaExplore 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 18 July 2025.
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 18 July 2025.
Mon 8/916:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sat 13/918:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$446
Wed 13/808:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Fri 15/811:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 18/7$484
Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 25/1015:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$491
Wed 20/820:30CHC - BNE
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Mon 25/823:20BNE - CHC
1 stop8h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$537
Fri 22/812:10ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 31/814:50MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$550
Sat 18/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1009:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$555
Thu 7/816:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Mon 11/823:20BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$579
Mon 4/812:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Tue 12/819:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop15h 15mJetstar
Deal found 16/7$596
Tue 5/808:40CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/806:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$601
Sat 27/916:10ZQN - MEL
1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/1014:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$613
Mon 22/909:15CHC - MEL
1 stop13h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 4/1017:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$614
Fri 15/806:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 19/817:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$616
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Fly from
South Island
Fly to
Australia
Route
Departure
Return
Price
ChristchurchCoolangatta
CHC - OOL
CHCOOL
Christchurch
Mon 8/9
16:05-17:50
Nonstop3h 45m
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Sat 13/9
18:55-00:10
Nonstop3h 15m
$446
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Wed 13/8
08:20-10:05
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Fri 15/8
11:05-16:20
Nonstop3h 15m
$484
QueenstownSydney
ZQN - SYD
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Thu 16/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sat 25/10
15:00-19:55
Nonstop2h 55m
$491
ChristchurchBrisbane
CHC - BNE
CHCBNE
Christchurch
Wed 20/8
20:30-08:30
1 stop14h 00m
Brisbane
Mon 25/8
23:20-09:50
1 stop8h 30m
$537
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 22/8
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 31/8
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$550
QueenstownSydney
ZQN - SYD
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Sat 18/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 27/10
09:15-14:15
Nonstop3h 00m
$555
QueenstownBrisbane
ZQN - BNE
ZQNBNE
Queenstown Intl
Thu 7/8
16:50-08:30
1 stop17h 40m
Brisbane
Mon 11/8
23:20-10:10
1 stop8h 50m
$579
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Thu 21/8
18:00-19:35
Nonstop3h 35m
Melbourne
Sun 24/8
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
$591
QueenstownCoolangatta
ZQN - OOL
ZQNOOL
Queenstown Intl
Mon 4/8
12:40-14:15
Nonstop3h 35m
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Tue 12/8
19:05-12:20
1 stop15h 15m
$596
ChristchurchSydney
CHC - SYD
CHCSYD
Christchurch
Tue 5/8
08:40-13:45
1 stop7h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 26/8
06:20-15:55
1 stop7h 35m
$601
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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 18 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 18 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 18 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.
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Crew
8.3
Entertainment
8.2
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.8
Overall
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
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