How popular is this South Island to Sydney flight route?

The South Island to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 16,930 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

How long is the flight from South Island to Sydney?

Jetstar and Air New Zealand can get you from South Island to Sydney in just under 3h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 50m. The distance between South Island and Sydney is about 1938 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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.

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).

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

The most popular route from South Island to Sydney is Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith. You may also consider Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Dunedin - Sydney Kingsford Smith.

What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Sydney?

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $262. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $579 on average, our data indicates $1,491 when flying from South Island to Sydney.

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

Consider British Airways (85%), Emirates (81%) or American Airlines (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to Sydney.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Island to Sydney?

When booking a flight from South Island to Sydney, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Jetstar or Air New Zealand as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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.

$238+ Flights from South Island to Sydney

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Sydney

Round-trip from	$505
One-way from	$238
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	July
Average price	$1,282

Jetstar
23/10-29/10
Nonstop
6h 10m total
South Island to Sydney

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Jetstar
18/2
Nonstop
3h 15m total
South Island to Sydney

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($75 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$505

Sat 25/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 26/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$509

Wed 29/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Mon 3/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$556

Tue 28/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 4/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$557

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1009:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$569

Wed 22/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$574

Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 23/1015:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$582

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 26/1006:20SYD - ZQN

1 stop8h 30mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$589

Thu 16/1016:05CHC - SYD

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Fri 17/1006:20SYD - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$612

Thu 16/1016:05CHC - SYD

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1018:05SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$616

Sun 26/1015:00CHC - SYD

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1107:20SYD - CHC

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$621

Thu 16/1018:20CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mEmirates

Tue 21/1008:50SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$629

Best flights from South Island to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$505

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1009:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$569

Wed 21/112:00CHC - SYD

1 stop8h 05mAir New Zealand

Mon 26/119:15SYD - CHC

1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$661

Sat 25/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 26/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$509

Tue 28/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 4/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$576

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 26/1012:50SYD - ZQN

1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$642

Thu 13/1106:45CHC - SYD

1 stop17h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 20/1119:15SYD - CHC

1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$661

Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 23/1015:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$582

Tue 18/1118:20CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1119:15SYD - CHC

1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$683

Sun 9/1109:25CHC - SYD

2 stops14h 20mAir New Zealand

Fri 14/1119:15SYD - CHC

1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$699

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 26/1006:20SYD - ZQN

1 stop8h 30mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$589

Thu 22/120:10CHC - SYD

1 stop14h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 25/109:55SYD - CHC

1 stop10h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$711

Thu 30/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 6/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$592

Fri 10/1020:30CHC - SYD

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1018:05SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$724

Tue 21/1010:00CHC - SYD

1 stop13h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 11/1119:15SYD - CHC

1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$711

Wed 1/1017:40CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1018:05SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$731

Thu 16/1016:05CHC - SYD

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Fri 17/1006:20SYD - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$612

Fri 31/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Fri 7/1106:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$626

Fri 3/1011:50DUD - SYD

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1006:00SYD - DUD

1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$840

Thu 30/1010:45DUD - SYD

2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1119:15SYD - DUD

2 stops12h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$890

Sat 18/1016:45DUD - SYD

1 stop7h 30mJetstar

Mon 20/1021:45SYD - DUD

1 stop16h 00mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$686

Fri 31/1006:05DUD - SYD

2 stops18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1106:20SYD - DUD

1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$863

Thu 30/1011:20TIU - SYD

1 stop8h 20mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1119:15SYD - TIU

2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$898

Wed 15/1009:20CHC - SYD

1 stop13h 00mJetstar

Wed 22/1006:55SYD - CHC

1 stop8h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$718

Sat 18/1018:45DUD - SYD

2 stops41h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1019:25SYD - DUD

1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$897

Sat 8/1110:50NSN - SYD

1 stop12h 55mAir New Zealand

Fri 14/1119:15SYD - NSN

1 stop12h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$915

Thu 30/1016:45DUD - SYD

1 stop6h 25mJetstar

Thu 6/1107:20SYD - DUD

1 stop6h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$733

Mon 13/1018:45DUD - SYD

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 20/1019:25SYD - DUD

1 stop11h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$907

Thu 30/1015:50NSN - SYD

1 stop7h 55mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1119:15SYD - NSN

2 stops11h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$920

Tue 4/1116:45DUD - SYD

1 stop6h 25mJetstar

Tue 11/1114:50SYD - DUD

2 stops18h 25mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$751

Direct flights from South Island to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from South Island to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$505

Sat 25/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 26/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$509

Wed 29/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Mon 3/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$556

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1009:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$569

Wed 22/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$574

Tue 28/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 4/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$576

Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 23/1015:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$582

Thu 30/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 6/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$592

Tue 21/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Fri 24/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$594

Fri 31/1018:20CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mEmirates

Fri 7/1108:45SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 15mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$612

Thu 13/1118:20CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1117:55SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$626

Fri 31/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Fri 7/1106:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$626

Last-minute flights from South Island to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to Sydney. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Thu 23/1015:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$582

Thu 16/1016:05CHC - SYD

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Fri 17/1006:20SYD - CHC

1 stop7h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$612

Thu 16/1016:05CHC - SYD

1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1018:05SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$616

Thu 16/1018:20CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 20mEmirates

Tue 21/1008:50SYD - CHC

Nonstop3h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/9$629

Wed 22/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$574

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Wed 29/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$505

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1009:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$569

Thu 23/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 26/1006:20SYD - ZQN

1 stop8h 30mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$589

Sat 25/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Sun 26/1006:15SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$509

Sun 26/1015:00CHC - SYD

1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1107:20SYD - CHC

1 stop14h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$621

Tue 28/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Tue 4/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$557

Wed 29/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Mon 3/1115:00SYD - ZQN

Nonstop2h 55mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$556

One-way flights from South Island to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 18/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$238

Fri 26/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$244

Thu 5/320:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$246

Fri 19/1220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$249

Thu 26/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$253

Wed 25/220:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$254

Tue 4/1120:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$256

Thu 16/1020:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$258

Fri 14/1120:50ZQN - SYD

Nonstop3h 15mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$259

Thu 16/1016:05CHC - SYD

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$266

Sat 18/1016:30CHC - SYD

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$268

Sun 30/1106:10CHC - SYD

Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$271

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$505

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Sat 25/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$509

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

09:00-14:05

Nonstop3h 05m

$569

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Tue 28/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$576

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 16/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$582

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

06:20-16:50

1 stop8h 30m

$589

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 30/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/11

15:00-19:55

Nonstop2h 55m

$592

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Thu 16/10

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

$612

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 31/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$626

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/10

20:50-22:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 26/10

12:50-10:05

1 stop19h 15m

$642

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Sydney

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sydney from South Island with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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?

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

The most flights from zzEDG to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from South Island to Sydney have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

907 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

474 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,336 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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?
The South Island to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 16,930 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from South Island to Sydney?
Jetstar and Air New Zealand can get you from South Island to Sydney in just under 3h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 50m. The distance between South Island and Sydney is about 1938 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the most popular routes from South Island to Sydney?
The most popular route from South Island to Sydney is Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith. You may also consider Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Dunedin - Sydney Kingsford Smith.
What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Sydney?
Consider British Airways (85%), Emirates (81%) or American Airlines (75%) 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 $262. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $579 on average, our data indicates $1,491 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 Australia	Cheapest$308	Average$691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Jetstar	Cheapest$312	Average$657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$352	Average$844	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$431	Average$782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Emirates	Cheapest$525	Average$662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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