Cheap flights from Wellington to South Island from $45

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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHC
16 Aug — 23 Aug1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 11 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$124

One-way from

$69

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$161
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/9-3/9
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Wellington to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 40m total
  • Wellington to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

Find flight deals from Wellington to South Island

Cheapest flights from Wellington to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 August 2025.

Tue 2/908:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Wed 3/918:10CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$124
Sun 7/910:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Sun 14/914:25NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 8/8$139
Sun 7/908:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sun 14/906:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 9/8$144
Sat 18/1008:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sat 18/1018:10CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$148
Fri 3/1008:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/1016:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$158
Sat 25/1014:05WLG - BHE
Nonstop0h 30mSounds Air
Mon 27/1009:55BHE - WLG
Nonstop0h 30mSounds Air
Deal found 9/8$159
Mon 13/1009:05WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 25/1010:05NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/8$161
Tue 23/919:40WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Tue 30/906:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 9/8$163
Tue 9/907:40WLG - CHC
1 stop6h 55mJetstar
Sat 13/918:10CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$171
Fri 5/911:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/913:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$173
Mon 10/1117:40WLG - CHC
1 stop4h 40mJetstar
Sat 15/1106:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 9/8$175
Tue 2/912:20WLG - CHC
1 stop3h 35mJetstar
Sun 7/906:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 10/8$176

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

Fly from

Wellington

Fly to

South Island

Route

Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 2/9

08:15-09:05

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 3/9

18:10-19:00

Nonstop0h 50m

$124

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Mon 24/11

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 26/11

09:40-17:05

1 stop7h 25m

$134

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Sun 7/9

10:40-11:30

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Sun 14/9

14:25-15:10

Nonstop0h 45m

$139

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sun 7/9

08:15-09:05

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 14/9

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$144

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 3/10

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/10

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$158

WellingtonBlenheim

WLG - BHE

WLGBHE

Wellington

Sat 25/10

14:05-14:35

Nonstop0h 30m

Blenheim

Mon 27/10

09:55-10:25

Nonstop0h 30m

$159

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Mon 13/10

09:05-09:50

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Sat 25/10

10:05-10:45

Nonstop0h 40m

$161

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 23/9

19:40-20:30

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 30/9

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$163

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Wed 8/10

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 12/10

10:30-11:45

Nonstop1h 15m

$164

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Wed 3/9

07:40-14:35

1 stop6h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 3/9

18:10-19:00

Nonstop0h 50m

$171

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Wellington with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to South Island

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to South Island (average of $97). Flying from Wellington to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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 WLG to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 August 2025.

When flying from Wellington to South Island, 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 Wellington to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington to South Island. 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 11 August 2025.

The most flights from WLG to zzEDG are scheduled on a Friday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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 11 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andJetstar from Wellington to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to South Island?

    Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to South Island. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Wellington to South Island flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to South Island one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $45 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sounds Air from $70 and Air New Zealand from $82 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wellington to South Island?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Wellington to South Island?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to South Island are Singapore Airlines (94%), Qantas Airways (91%) and Fiji Airways (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Wellington to South Island?

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to South Island is $46. On average you can expect to pay $180. The most popular route, (Wellington - Nelson), can usually be booked for $171.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to South Island?

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to South Island (average of $97). Flying from Wellington to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $187). 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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Alternative routes for Wellington to South Island

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Top 5 airlines flying from Wellington to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Wellington to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 11 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$85Average$177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Sounds AirCheapest$121Average$189FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$138Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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OriginairCheapest$140Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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West Coast AirCheapest$141Average$271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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