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

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Adelaide to South Island are Jetstar ($397), Emirates ($447), and Qantas Airways ($481). Find deals

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

The most popular airlines flying from Adelaide to South Island are Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to South Island?

Find a great deal and save up to 90% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Adelaide to South Island within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $856.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to South Island from Adelaide average $825. You can even find prices in August for less than $825, as users have found deals to South Island from as low as $606. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Island from Adelaide. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 12%.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to South Island?

If you book a flight to South Island from Adelaide, you will be flying from Adelaide, which is the city’s only airport. Adelaide (ADL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Adelaide.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to South Island?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$397+ Flights from Adelaide to South Island

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to South Island

Round-trip from	$654
One-way from	$397
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$876

Jetstar
16/6-22/6
2 total stops
22h 20m total
Adelaide to South Island

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Jetstar
15/5
1 total stop
14h 00m total
Adelaide to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 April 2025.

Mon 16/609:15ADL - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Sun 22/620:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$654

Sun 1/607:40ADL - CHC

2 stops21h 40mJetstar

Sat 7/608:20CHC - ADL

1 stop11h 25mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$731

Wed 11/607:40ADL - CHC

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/606:10CHC - ADL

1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$735

Sat 26/717:15ADL - ZQN

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/818:00ZQN - ADL

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$779

Sun 7/907:40ADL - ZQN

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Sun 14/918:00ZQN - ADL

1 stop19h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/4$807

Fri 13/606:00ADL - CHC

2 stops11h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 18/609:40CHC - ADL

2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$831

Wed 25/614:10ADL - ZQN

2 stops15h 45mAir New Zealand

Wed 2/715:40ZQN - ADL

1 stop7h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/4$835

Sat 12/710:05ADL - CHC

1 stop23h 55mEmirates

Sat 26/715:45CHC - ADL

1 stop7h 05mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$887

Sat 26/706:00ADL - ZQN

1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 26/718:20ZQN - ADL

2 stops19h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$1,093

Sat 12/712:45ADL - CHC

2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand

Sat 26/708:45CHC - ADL

2 stops16h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$1,241

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Adelaide to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Mon 16/609:15ADL - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mJetstar

Sun 22/620:50ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 10mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$654

Wed 11/607:40ADL - CHC

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/606:10CHC - ADL

1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$735

Sun 7/907:40ADL - ZQN

1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia

Sun 14/918:00ZQN - ADL

1 stop19h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/4$807

Fri 13/606:00ADL - CHC

2 stops11h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 18/609:40CHC - ADL

2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$831

Wed 25/614:10ADL - ZQN

2 stops15h 45mAir New Zealand

Wed 2/715:40ZQN - ADL

1 stop7h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/4$835

Sun 1/607:40ADL - CHC

2 stops21h 40mJetstar

Sat 7/608:20CHC - ADL

1 stop11h 25mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$731

Sat 26/717:15ADL - ZQN

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 2/818:00ZQN - ADL

1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$779

Sat 26/706:00ADL - ZQN

1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways

Sat 26/718:20ZQN - ADL

2 stops19h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$1,093

Last-minute flights from Adelaide to South Island
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Fri 9/506:05ADL - ZQN

1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/512:40ZQN - ADL

1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$790

Fri 9/513:45ADL - ZQN

2 stops20h 05mVirgin Australia

Mon 12/514:25ZQN - ADL

2 stops9h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/4$987

Mon 19/506:25ADL - ZQN

2 stops31h 15mJetstar

Fri 23/520:40ZQN - ADL

1 stop14h 20mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$806

Mon 19/509:20ADL - ZQN

1 stop27h 50mVirgin Australia

Fri 23/514:25ZQN - ADL

1 stop9h 05mVirgin Australia

Deal found 28/4$904

Fri 23/518:10ADL - ZQN

2 stops23h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 26/511:25ZQN - ADL

2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4$952

One-way flights from Adelaide to South Island
Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Thu 15/507:40ADL - CHC

1 stop14h 00mJetstar

Deal found 28/4$397

Sun 27/719:00ADL - CHC

1 stop26h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/4$447

Sun 26/1007:55ADL - CHC

2 stops22h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4$481

Wed 7/514:30ADL - CHC

3 stops14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$688

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AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 16/6

09:15-19:55

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 22/6

20:50-08:30

1 stop14h 10m

$654

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 1/6

07:40-07:50

2 stops21h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 7/6

08:20-17:15

1 stop11h 25m

$731

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 11/6

07:40-07:50

2 stops21h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 18/6

06:10-11:40

1 stop8h 00m

$735

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 26/7

17:15-11:10

1 stop15h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 2/8

18:00-07:55

1 stop16h 25m

$779

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 7/9

07:40-16:45

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/9

18:00-11:05

1 stop19h 35m

$807

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 13/6

06:00-19:55

2 stops11h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 18/6

09:40-20:20

2 stops13h 10m

$831

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 25/6

14:10-08:25

2 stops15h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/7

15:40-20:20

1 stop7h 10m

$835

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 26/7

06:00-14:30

1 stop6h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 26/7

18:20-11:35

2 stops19h 45m

$1,093

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 15/5

07:40-00:10

1 stop14h 00m

$397

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 27/7

19:00-00:10

1 stop26h 40m

$447

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to South Island

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Estimated return price

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 ADL to EDG?

When flying from Adelaide to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Island by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches 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

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

To help decide which airline to fly from Adelaide to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

471 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

828 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

400 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Jetstar

6.6

Okay

438 reviews

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,213 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to South Island?
If you book a flight to South Island from Adelaide, you will be flying from Adelaide, which is the city’s only airport. Adelaide (ADL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Adelaide.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Adelaide to South Island one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Adelaide to South Island are Jetstar ($397), Emirates ($447), and Qantas Airways ($481).
Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Adelaide to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Adelaide to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Adelaide to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Adelaide to South Island 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 Adelaide to South Island?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Adelaide to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Jetstar	Cheapest$501	Average$658	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$556	Average$806	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$631	Average$869	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$671	Average$900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$750	Average$862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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

Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to South Island

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ADL to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 29 April 2025.

Rainfall in South Island by month

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

Temperature in South Island by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

To help decide which airline to fly from Adelaide to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to South Island?

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How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to South Island?

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

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