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$127+ Cheap flights from South Island

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CHC — MEL
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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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 21 February 2025.

Mon 7/412:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Thu 10/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$417
Wed 9/716:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Mon 14/718:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$430
Wed 16/420:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 28/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$433
Mon 2/616:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/618:45OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$466
Tue 1/409:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 30/418:45MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$469
Mon 17/306:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 21/318:10BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$469
Thu 6/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$478
Mon 31/315:40ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$486
Tue 1/408:30CHC - BNE
1 stop26h 00mJetstar
Tue 8/423:20BNE - CHC
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$489
Tue 18/306:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/322:55BNE - CHC
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$495
Sat 14/606:40CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 19/709:35BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$499
Tue 19/817:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Tue 26/807:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$502

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 21 February 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Melbourne

Route

Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/4

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 10/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$417

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Wed 9/7

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 14/7

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$430

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 16/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$433

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 8/6

18:45-00:05

Nonstop3h 20m

$466

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Mon 17/3

06:10-07:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Fri 21/3

18:10-00:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$469

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

09:20-11:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

18:45-07:50

1 stop11h 05m

$469

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Thu 6/3

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$478

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 31/3

15:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 7/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$486

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

08:30-07:30

1 stop26h 00m

Brisbane

Tue 8/4

23:20-17:35

1 stop16h 15m

$489

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Tue 18/3

06:10-07:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Fri 21/3

22:55-14:40

1 stop12h 45m

$495

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Best time to book a flight from South Island

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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 $152). Flying from South Island in October will prove the most costly (average of $284). 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 Friday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday 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 $68

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $193

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $149

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
417 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

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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 21 February 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 $74 round trip

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    Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from South Island for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

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