Cheap flights from South Island to the Philippines from $610

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 17/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — MNL
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Philippines

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Philippines
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Philippines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 January 2026.

Tue 3/320:35CHC - CEB
2 stops25h 40mJetstar
Sat 7/320:15CEB - CHC
2 stops21h 05mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$1,103
Wed 20/506:00CHC - MNL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/621:35MNL - CHC
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,125
Mon 9/222:30CHC - MNL
1 stop23h 20mChina Southern
Mon 16/212:00MNL - CHC
1 stop24h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1$1,137
Sat 6/606:30CHC - MNL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/721:35MNL - CHC
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,143
Wed 20/506:30CHC - MNL
1 stop14h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/621:35MNL - CHC
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,153
Tue 17/206:10CHC - MNL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 24/222:10MNL - CHC
1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,156
Wed 20/506:00CHC - MNL
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/600:05MNL - CHC
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,162
Sat 21/306:10CHC - MNL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/321:25MNL - CHC
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,165
Sun 8/306:00CHC - MNL
1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/400:05MNL - CHC
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$1,167
Thu 21/515:45CHC - MNL
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/620:20MNL - CHC
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,169
Sun 1/206:20CHC - MNL
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 16/221:45MNL - CHC
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,182
Thu 19/206:20CHC - MNL
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 26/221:45MNL - CHC
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,184

Find flight deals from South Island to Philippines

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Philippines flight deals. Data was last updated 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,103

One-way from

$610

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,013
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/3-7/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 46h 45m total
  • South Island to Philippines
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 17/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • South Island to Philippines
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($356 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Philippines 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 5 January 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCebu City

CHC - CEB

CHCCEB

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

20:35-17:15

2 stops25h 40m

Cebu City Mactan Intl

Sat 7/3

20:15-22:20

2 stops21h 05m

$1,103

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Mon 9/2

22:30-16:50

1 stop23h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 16/2

12:00-17:20

1 stop24h 20m

$1,137

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Sun 18/1

06:20-20:20

1 stop19h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 8/2

21:45-00:25

1 stop21h 40m

$1,182

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

06:20-20:20

1 stop19h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/2

21:45-00:25

1 stop21h 40m

$1,182

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

06:20-20:20

1 stop19h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 16/2

21:45-00:25

1 stop21h 40m

$1,182

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

06:20-20:20

1 stop19h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 26/2

21:45-00:25

1 stop21h 40m

$1,184

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

06:20-22:35

2 stops21h 15m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 6/4

20:20-00:20

2 stops24h 00m

$1,207

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

06:20-20:20

1 stop19h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 6/4

21:45-00:20

1 stop22h 35m

$1,207

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

22:30-10:50

1 stop17h 20m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 16/2

12:00-17:20

1 stop24h 20m

$1,208

ChristchurchManila

CHC - MNL

CHCMNL

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

06:20-20:20

1 stop19h 00m

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 10/4

20:35-00:20

1 stop23h 45m

$1,233

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Philippines

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Philippines (average of $903). Flying from South Island to Philippines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,339). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Philippines

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Philippines. 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 Philippines. Reviews last updated 5 January 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific from South Island to the Philippines have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from South Island to Philippines in 19h. Fly via Jetstar, China Southern, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from South Island to Philippines is about 8296 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 Philippines one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $522. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas Airways and China Southern, as they are both options that can get you from South Island to Philippines for a low price.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to Philippines 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 Philippines?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Philippines (average of $903). Flying from South Island to Philippines in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,339). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$933Average$2,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,002Average$1,731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,189Average$1,807FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,195Average$2,055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,203Average$1,932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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