$62+ Cheap flights to South Island

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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17 Aug — 24 Aug1
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Flights to South Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 12 August 2025.

Return from

$123

One-way from

$62

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$162
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/8-1/9
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Auckland to Christchurch
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Auckland to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 25% potential increase in price ($115 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2025

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Thu 28/806:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 1/920:30CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$123
Tue 12/819:50AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Thu 28/806:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 9/8$126
Wed 3/919:50AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Tue 9/908:30CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 11/8$131
Thu 4/906:25AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 10/917:50CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 11/8$135
Wed 24/919:50AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Wed 1/1006:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$136
Thu 11/919:50AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 15/917:50CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$138
Mon 6/1006:45AKL - CHC
1 stop13h 45mJetstar
Wed 15/1018:50CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$143
Mon 8/919:50AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sat 13/906:15CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$145
Sun 12/1014:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 22/1016:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$163
Tue 28/1010:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Thu 30/1012:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$165
Mon 8/914:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Fri 12/913:00ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$170
Sun 14/914:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 17/910:55ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Deal found 12/8$172

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Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/8

06:25-07:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$123

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

06:25-07:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 7/10

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$125

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 11/11

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$125

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/10

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 22/10

13:50-15:10

Nonstop1h 20m

$125

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/9

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 15/9

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$126

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

18:30-19:55

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$130

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 4/9

06:25-07:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 11/9

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$130

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 25/9

06:25-07:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 2/10

06:15-07:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$130

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/11

06:20-07:45

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 22/11

06:15-07:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$130

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$130

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/8

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Best time to book a flight to South Island

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Auckland to South Island takes 1 hour 41 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to South Island. Price data was last updated on 10 August 2025.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Island

The most flights from Auckland to South Island are scheduled on a Monday (104 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (55 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to South Island are Emirates, Jetstar and Fiji Airways.

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 12 August 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Fiji Airways, andAir New Zealand to New Zealand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

FAQs about flying to South Island

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Emirates is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

  • How much is a return flight to South Island?

    A return flight to South Island will typically cost around $97, however they can be found for as little as $58.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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