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Cheap flights from South Island to Portugal from $2,972

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LIS
8 Feb — 15 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Portugal

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Round-trip from

$2,972
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 5/6-5/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 40m total
  • South Island to Portugal
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Portugal
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Portugal. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 January 2026.

Fri 5/616:35CHC - LIS
2 stops38h 05mEmirates
Sun 5/714:20LIS - CHC
2 stops35h 35mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$2,972
Mon 25/506:00CHC - LIS
3 stops39h 05mBritish Airways
Thu 28/507:20LIS - CHC
3 stops54h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/1$3,015
Sat 21/218:20CHC - LIS
2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/216:05LIS - CHC
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$3,062
Tue 2/616:35CHC - LIS
2 stops38h 05mEmirates
Mon 6/721:25LIS - CHC
2 stops30h 20mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$3,064
Mon 25/516:35CHC - LIS
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Thu 28/514:20LIS - CHC
2 stops35h 35mEmirates
Deal found 8/1$3,079
Sat 6/615:45CHC - LIS
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Tue 7/721:25LIS - CHC
2 stops28h 30mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$3,100
Fri 5/615:45CHC - LIS
2 stops38h 55mEmirates
Fri 3/721:25LIS - CHC
2 stops28h 30mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$3,135
Fri 5/606:00CHC - LIS
3 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/714:20LIS - CHC
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$3,184

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Portugal that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

Portugal

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

06:00-10:05

3 stops39h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Thu 28/5

07:20-00:20

3 stops54h 00m

$3,015

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

06:00-12:35

2 stops41h 35m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 7/7

21:25-12:55

2 stops28h 30m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

16:35-12:35

2 stops31h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 4/7

14:20-12:55

2 stops35h 35m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Tue 2/6

16:35-19:40

2 stops38h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 6/7

21:25-14:45

2 stops30h 20m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

16:35-19:40

2 stops38h 05m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 6/7

21:25-12:55

2 stops28h 30m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Mon 8/6

16:35-12:35

2 stops31h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Tue 7/7

21:25-00:10

2 stops39h 45m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Tue 2/6

17:45-12:35

2 stops29h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 4/7

21:25-00:10

2 stops39h 45m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Sun 7/6

17:45-12:35

2 stops29h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sun 5/7

14:20-16:20

2 stops39h 00m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

17:45-12:35

2 stops29h 50m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Sat 4/7

14:20-14:45

2 stops37h 25m

$3,064

ChristchurchLisbon

CHC - LIS

CHCLIS

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

16:35-12:35

2 stops31h 00m

Lisbon Humberto Delgado

Mon 6/7

21:25-00:10

2 stops39h 45m

$3,064

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Reviews of airlines servicing Portugal

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Portugal. 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 Portugal. Reviews last updated 9 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from South Island to Portugal to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,463 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from South Island to Portugal will take you 39h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 19459 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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Top airline flying from South Island to Portugal

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest$2,739Average$3,109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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