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Cheap flights to South Island from $822

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WAS — CHC
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

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Flights to South Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$322

Return from

$120

One-way from

$47
High demand for flights, 12% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Christchurch
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to South Island

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Cheap flights to South Island in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to South Island in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to South Island in March and April 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Tue 2/412:00HNL - CHC
2 stops26h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 18/413:15CHC - HNL
2 stops30h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,448
Tue 2/412:00HNL - CHC
3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/413:15CHC - HNL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,530
Tue 23/423:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Tue 30/413:15CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,548
Tue 23/423:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/406:15CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,562
Sun 31/308:30HNL - CHC
2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/406:50CHC - HNL
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,565
Sun 31/308:30HNL - CHC
2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/406:05CHC - HNL
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,622
Tue 30/423:00SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/506:15CHC - SFO
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,682
Mon 15/423:55LAX - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/410:45ZQN - LAX
2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,708
Tue 23/423:55LAX - CHC
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/406:15CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,708

South Island 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Island in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to South Island in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Wed 7/808:30HNL - CHC
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/806:05CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,190
Thu 16/508:20HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 30mJetstar
Tue 21/516:05CHC - HNL
1 stop35h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$1,235
Sat 18/508:20HNL - CHC
2 stops49h 30mJetstar
Tue 21/516:05CHC - HNL
1 stop35h 45mJetstar
Deal found 27/3$1,237
Sun 4/808:30HNL - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 19/806:35CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$1,253
Sat 18/508:20HNL - CHC
2 stops49h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/506:35CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,267
Thu 16/508:20HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/506:05CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,272
Thu 29/808:20HNL - CHC
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/906:05CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,277
Sat 18/508:20HNL - CHC
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/516:05CHC - HNL
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,305
Thu 29/808:20HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/906:35CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,310

Flights to South Island departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to South Island, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to South Island. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Tue 2/412:00HNL - CHC
3 stops46h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/413:15CHC - HNL
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,530
Tue 2/412:00HNL - CHC
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/406:35CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$2,052
Tue 2/421:00LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/406:25CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,098
Tue 2/421:00LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/406:25CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,132
Tue 2/421:00LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/417:45CHC - LAX
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,203
Fri 5/423:55LAX - CHC
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/420:25CHC - LAX
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,222
Tue 2/421:00LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/410:15CHC - LAX
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,265
Tue 2/421:00LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/406:45CHC - LAX
2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,317
Tue 2/416:30LAX - CHC
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/406:15CHC - LAX
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,380

One-way flights to South Island

Explore one-way flight options to South Island for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to South Island. If you're in need of a round-trip flight to South Island instead, make sure to update the search form at the top of page.
Tue 30/719:35LAX - CHC
3 stops41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$822
Wed 21/819:35LAX - ZQN
3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/3$833
Tue 30/719:35LAX - CHC
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$957
Tue 30/723:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,025
Mon 3/622:00LAX - ZQN
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,073
Sun 26/508:30HNL - CHC
2 stops32h 05mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$1,170
Mon 3/622:00LAX - ZQN
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,190
Tue 9/407:46LAX - CHC
3 stops32h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,215
Mon 3/606:35LAX - ZQN
3 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,223

Find flights to South Island within your budget

Locate flights to South Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 122,226 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$1,190 - $2,495

Route

Departure

Return

Price

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Wed 7/8

2 stops30h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 14/8

1 stop21h 45m

$1,190

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Thu 16/5

2 stops25h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 21/5

1 stop35h 45m

$1,235

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Sat 18/5

2 stops49h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 21/5

1 stop35h 45m

$1,237

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Sun 4/8

1 stop17h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 19/8

1 stop21h 15m

$1,253

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Thu 15/8

1 stop17h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 31/8

1 stop19h 10m

$1,478

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Mon 15/4

2 stops45h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 29/4

2 stops23h 30m

$1,998

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 8/5

1 stop16h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 22/5

1 stop15h 20m

$2,003

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 1/9

2 stops27h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 12/9

2 stops18h 38m

$2,290

Los AngelesQueenstown Intl

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 24/4

1 stop20h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/5

1 stop20h 55m

$2,495

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 28/3

Average price of flights to South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Island is currently $1,056 while a return flight costs $1,687. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Island (average of $111). Flying to South Island in March will prove the most costly (average of $184). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$185

February

$278

March

$307

April

$277

May

$222

June

$227

July

$223

August

$237

September

$242

October

$203

November

$267

December

$247

Temperature and rainfall in South Island by month

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

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Island. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The price you pay for your flight to South Island may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 74 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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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 28 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
685 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,156 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.7
Good
1,060 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

6.9
Okay
720 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Food

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

  • How long is the flight to South Island, New Zealand?

    Flights to South Island from other areas of New Zealand range from about under one-hour to about seven hours, depending on your departure city and the precise location in South Island in which you’re alighting. The shortest and most common flights are from Wellington, in the southernmost end of North Island to Christchurch, along South Island’s east coast. These flights are often direct and last for only about 55 minutes. You can also fly from Wellington into Blenheim if you wish to travel at the northern end of the island, and this flight is only about 25 minutes.

  • Where can you get direct flights to South Island from?

    You can enjoy several direct flights to South Island destinations from different cities in North Island. The two major airlines that service direct flights between the islands are Air New Zealand and JetStar, with common direct flight routes traveling between Auckland and Christchurch. If you’re departing from as far north as Auckland and flying to as south of a city in South Island as Queenstown or Dunedin, common stopover cities along your journey will be Wellington and Christchurch if your flight is not direct.

  • How do you get from South Island airport(s) to the city centre?

    South Island’s only major airport is Christchurch International Airport (CHC), which is about 12km northwest of Christchurch city centre. When flying into Christchurch, reach the city centre by taking a taxi, which will cost you about NZ$45-65, and take about 15-20 minutes, a shuttle, which costs about NZ$19 or one or NZ$24 for two and takes about 30 minutes or the number 29 or Purple Line buses, which cost about NZ$8.50 per adult and take about 35 minutes to reach downtown. You can also rent a car, though it’s advisable to book a rental in advance of arriving in Christchurch. If you fly to other cities or towns outside of Christchurch, they’ll likely have similar transportation options, though the smaller the airport the less likely they’ll offer as many services. The distance from the airports to their respective city centres will also vary, and thus affect the price and duration.

  • What are some things to do in South Island?

    South Island is famous for its variety of activities, with plenty to thrill culture vultures and outdoor types alike. If you plan to visit Nelson at the north of the island, a trip to Abel Tasman National Park is a must, as it provides vistas of limestone cliffs, sandy beaches, native bush, and sailing and dolphin watching in Tasman Bay. Queenstown is a lakeside resort at the south end of the island and is the place to go for white water rafting, bungy jumping, and canyon swinging. Wine aficionados will appreciate the dozens of wineries spread across scenic Otago.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to South Island?

    No, New Zealand citizens flying anywhere in South Island need neither a passport nor a visa. Valid government-issued photo identification is needed for flying however, so be sure to bring along either your passport or driver’s license to confirm your identification.

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