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$132+ Cheap flights from South Island

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CHC — MEL
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

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Cheapest flights from South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 26 March 2025.

Fri 9/520:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Fri 16/506:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$433
Sun 4/518:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/514:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$457
Tue 6/510:30CHC - MEL
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Fri 9/511:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$457
Fri 6/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/618:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$460
Fri 9/509:40CHC - BNE
1 stop11h 15mJetstar
Mon 12/523:20BNE - CHC
1 stop8h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$505
Mon 19/516:05CHC - SYD
1 stop21h 35mJetstar
Fri 23/506:20SYD - CHC
1 stop23h 30mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$513
Fri 9/512:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Fri 16/514:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$513
Mon 19/517:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Sun 25/507:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 24/3$530
Wed 14/511:50DUD - BNE
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Sun 18/523:35BNE - DUD
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$533
Sun 25/506:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 2/618:55BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$540
Sat 19/706:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 26/717:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$563
Sun 18/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/506:20SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$568

Find flights from South Island within your budget

Find flights departing from South Island that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 26 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

Fly to

Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$433

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/5

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$457

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 6/5

10:30-22:45

1 stop14h 15m

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$457

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 6/6

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Mon 9/6

18:25-23:50

Nonstop3h 25m

$460

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Fri 9/5

09:40-18:55

1 stop11h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 12/5

23:20-09:50

1 stop8h 30m

$505

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

16:05-11:40

1 stop21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/5

06:20-07:50

1 stop23h 30m

$513

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$513

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$530

DunedinBrisbane

DUD - BNE

DUDBNE

Dunedin

Wed 14/5

11:50-18:55

1 stop9h 05m

Brisbane

Sun 18/5

23:35-11:15

1 stop9h 40m

$533

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Sun 25/5

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 2/6

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$540

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Best time to book a flight from South Island

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Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from South Island

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island (average of $157). Flying from South Island in October will prove the most costly (average of $289). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Island to Melbourne. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Island would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Wednesday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from South Island?

When flying from South Island check dates and pricing for the following: Jetstar, Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Melbourne.

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $39

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $66

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $228

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $142

Airline reviews for flights from South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from South Island. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,749 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Island. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to catch a flight from South Island?

    The cheapest routes to Johannesburg can be found at Cape Town Intl airport from $2. While Seoul Gimpo Intl airport is usually cheaper if your destination is Jeju City with prices starting at $27. Reference our flight search to find the best deals in real time.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Island?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from South Island is June. The most expensive month for flights is October. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Island?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from South Island:
    Fly from Cape Town to Johannesburg from $2 round trip
    Fly from Seoul to Jeju City from $27 round trip
    Fly from Madrid to London from $52 round trip
    Fly from London to Málaga from $60 round trip
    Fly from Sydney to Ballina from $76 round trip

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