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$318+ Cheap flights to South Island

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Locate flights to South Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

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SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 7/5

14:45-19:40

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

12:30-13:45

Nonstop3h 15m

$448

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/2

09:05-14:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/2

15:15-16:35

Nonstop3h 20m

$457

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/2

09:15-14:15

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 21/2

15:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

$471

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 20/1

17:45-22:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 7/2

19:40-17:20

1 stop23h 40m

$517

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/12

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 5/12

06:00-07:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$522

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/12

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 12/12

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$527

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/12

08:45-14:00

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 5/12

06:00-07:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$530

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/12

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/12

07:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$547

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/12

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/12

07:00-08:15

Nonstop3h 15m

$562

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

06:25-11:20

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/2

14:00-20:55

1 stop8h 55m

$565

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Flights to South Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 726,782 searches and data was last updated on 20 November 2024.

Return from

$517

One-way from

$319

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$631
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/1-7/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • Sydney to Christchurch
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to South Island
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Tue 3/1218:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 5/1206:00CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/11$522
Tue 10/1208:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Thu 12/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 19/11$527
Tue 3/1208:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1206:00CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$530
Tue 3/1216:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 7/1207:00ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$547
Tue 3/1218:25SYD - ZQN
1 stop14h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/1215:15ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/11$554
Wed 11/1216:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mEmirates
Wed 18/1207:00ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/11$562
Tue 3/1216:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1212:20ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11$570
Tue 10/1215:10SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 10mJetstar
Thu 12/1216:10CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 05mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$632
Fri 13/1219:15SYD - DUD
1 stop14h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 16/1219:25DUD - SYD
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/11$648
Tue 3/1220:00SYD - ZQN
1 stop15h 10mVirgin Australia
Tue 10/1217:30ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 55mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/11$672
Thu 5/1217:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Fri 13/1220:55CHC - SYD
1 stop23h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/11$697
Wed 27/1114:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Thu 5/1212:20ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 19/11$797

Best time to book a flight to South Island

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Travel insights for flights to South Island

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

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Sydney to South Island takes 8 hours 2 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to South Island. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Sunday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to South Island

The most flights from Sydney to South Island are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to South Island are Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Virgin Australia.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $270

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $169

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $184

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $243

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to South Island are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways.

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 mm 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 20 November 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
531 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

China Southern
7.7
Good
123 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Virgin Australia is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

  • How much is a return flight to South Island?

    A return flight to South Island will typically cost around $86, however they can be found for as little as $48.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (2 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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