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Cheap flights from South Island to Sydney from $236

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
23 Jun — 30 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 18 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$557

One-way from

$236

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$858
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/7-23/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 00m total
  • South Island to Sydney
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/11
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • South Island to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($104 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from South Island to Sydney

Cheapest flights from South Island to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 June 2025.

Wed 1/1020:50ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 15/6$524
Wed 16/716:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Wed 23/709:05SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 50mJetstar
Deal found 16/6$557
Wed 8/1017:40ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/1015:00SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$583
Sat 25/1006:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/1017:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/6$588
Fri 25/706:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/706:20SYD - CHC
1 stop9h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$651
Wed 8/1017:40ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Mon 13/1008:30SYD - ZQN
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/6$692
Sat 26/715:45DUD - SYD
1 stop8h 30mJetstar
Thu 31/706:00SYD - DUD
1 stop6h 45mJetstar
Deal found 16/6$716
Wed 25/616:40CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 26/618:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/6$726
Tue 23/916:40CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Thu 25/907:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 15/6$747
Wed 30/711:25ZQN - SYD
2 stops12h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/818:45SYD - ZQN
2 stops17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/6$790
Sat 26/713:35DUD - SYD
2 stops10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 31/706:00SYD - DUD
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6$849
Fri 1/819:00NSN - SYD
1 stop28h 40mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/817:55SYD - NSN
1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/6$878

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 June 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Sydney that are best for you.

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Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/10

20:50-21:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$524

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 16/7

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/7

09:05-19:55

1 stop8h 50m

$557

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/10

17:40-21:55

1 stop6h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$583

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$588

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Fri 25/7

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

06:20-17:35

1 stop9h 15m

$651

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/10

17:40-21:55

1 stop6h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/10

08:30-16:45

1 stop6h 15m

$692

DunedinSydney

DUD - SYD

DUDSYD

Dunedin

Sat 26/7

15:45-22:15

1 stop8h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 31/7

06:00-14:45

1 stop6h 45m

$716

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Sat 23/8

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$740

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Tue 23/9

16:40-18:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

07:50-13:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$747

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/7

11:25-21:40

2 stops12h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 6/8

18:45-14:20

2 stops17h 35m

$790

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Sydney

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Sydney

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 EDG to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 June 2025.

When flying from South Island to Sydney, 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 South Island to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island to Sydney. 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 18 June 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 18 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from South Island to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Island to Sydney. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $236. Users have also found prices from $274 and $306 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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

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

    Consider United Airlines (80%), Thai Airways (80%) or ANA (80%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to Sydney.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $254. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $580 on average our data indicates $3,076 when flying from South Island to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$286Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$340Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$448Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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