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Cheap flights from Wellington to South Island from $43

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHC
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Wellington (WLG) to South Island (zzEDG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$91

One-way from

$46
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 25/2-28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Wellington to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 10/3
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 50m total
  • Wellington to South Island

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 17 January 2025.

Tue 25/219:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Fri 28/206:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$91
Thu 13/311:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop1h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 15/318:40CHC - WLG
Nonstop1h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/1$147
Thu 27/208:15WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/307:05CHC - WLG
Nonstop1h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$157
Mon 17/206:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/208:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$188
Fri 14/208:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 16/210:30ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 16/1$216
Tue 18/212:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Mon 24/208:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 16/1$218
Sun 9/308:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/316:05ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$225
Fri 7/220:45WLG - BHE
Nonstop0h 30mSounds Air
Mon 10/219:15BHE - WLG
Nonstop0h 30mSounds Air
Deal found 16/1$250
Sat 22/214:30WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 35mSounds Air
Sun 23/211:40NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 16/1$277
Wed 19/218:35WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/206:25NSN - WLG
1 stop7h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$286
Sun 23/209:15WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/210:25ZQN - WLG
1 stop4h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1$295
Mon 24/221:05WLG - DUD
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/206:05DUD - WLG
1 stop13h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$309

Find flights from Wellington to South Island within your budget

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WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Tue 25/2

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 28/2

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$91

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Thu 13/3

11:15-12:20

Nonstop1h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 15/3

18:40-19:45

Nonstop1h 05m

$147

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Thu 27/2

08:15-09:05

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 2/3

07:05-08:10

Nonstop1h 05m

$157

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Tue 25/2

10:25-11:15

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Tue 25/2

20:15-07:35

1 stop11h 20m

$213

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Fri 14/2

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 16/2

10:30-11:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$216

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 9/3

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 15/3

16:05-17:25

Nonstop1h 20m

$225

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Thu 27/2

12:50-13:30

Nonstop0h 40m

Nelson

Mon 3/3

08:20-09:00

Nonstop0h 40m

$232

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 23/2

09:15-10:40

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 27/2

10:25-14:30

1 stop4h 05m

$295

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Mon 24/2

21:05-11:15

1 stop14h 10m

Dunedin

Thu 27/2

06:05-19:05

1 stop13h 00m

$309

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Mon 21/4

07:00-09:35

1 stop2h 35m

Nelson

Mon 28/4

06:30-13:15

1 stop6h 45m

$343

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Wellington to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $102). Flying from Wellington to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 17 January 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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from WLG to zzEDG are scheduled on a Friday (39 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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 inches 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 17 January 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Sounds Air from Wellington to South Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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