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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $347

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
4 Feb — 11 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Adelaide (ADL) to South Island (zzEDG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$647

One-way from

$347

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$858
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/3-29/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 10m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 45m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($45 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

Find flight deals from Adelaide to South Island

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 30 January 2025.

Fri 21/318:30ADL - ZQN
1 stop14h 20mJetstar
Sat 29/320:35ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Deal found 28/1$682
Mon 13/1011:55ADL - CHC
1 stop25h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 5/1120:10CHC - ADL
1 stop17h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/1$767
Tue 25/316:05ADL - CHC
2 stops21h 20mJetstar
Sat 29/316:10CHC - ADL
2 stops18h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/1$770
Fri 14/319:25ADL - ZQN
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/320:35ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$791
Fri 18/420:10ADL - CHC
1 stop25h 19mEmirates
Mon 28/406:20CHC - ADL
1 stop15h 50mEmirates
Deal found 29/1$812
Sat 8/308:15ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/316:10CHC - ADL
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1$833
Thu 27/314:00ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 31/320:30CHC - ADL
2 stops17h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/1$839
Fri 8/810:05ADL - ZQN
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 16/818:20ZQN - ADL
1 stop19h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/1$852
Fri 25/408:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Mon 28/418:00ZQN - ADL
1 stop19h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 28/1$895
Thu 20/208:55ADL - ZQN
1 stop9h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 5/316:25ZQN - ADL
1 stop8h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/1$1,014
Wed 19/206:30ADL - ZQN
1 stop12h 05mEmirates
Thu 6/315:30ZQN - ADL
1 stop9h 30mEmirates
Deal found 29/1$1,080

Find flights from Adelaide to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.

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AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 21/3

18:30-11:20

1 stop14h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 29/3

20:35-07:55

1 stop13h 50m

$647

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 25/3

16:05-15:55

2 stops21h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 29/3

16:10-07:55

2 stops18h 15m

$770

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 2/3

08:15-23:55

1 stop13h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 9/4

06:20-21:55

1 stop18h 05m

$772

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 2/3

07:55-15:55

2 stops29h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 9/4

06:20-18:15

1 stop14h 25m

$805

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 8/3

16:05-11:20

1 stop16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/3

15:05-19:00

1 stop6h 25m

$807

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 18/4

20:10-23:59

1 stop25h 19m

Christchurch

Mon 28/4

06:20-19:40

1 stop15h 50m

$812

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 12/7

14:05-23:50

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 26/7

08:45-10:55

1 stop28h 40m

$828

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 2/3

17:40-16:40

2 stops20h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/3

17:30-16:00

2 stops25h 00m

$931

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Thu 20/2

08:55-21:05

1 stop9h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/3

16:25-22:35

1 stop8h 40m

$1,014

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 23/2

20:00-21:05

1 stop22h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/3

15:30-20:30

1 stop7h 30m

$1,059

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Adelaide to South Island

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

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?

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 30 January 2025.

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

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 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

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 30 January 2025.
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.

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Siddharth,Jan 2024

JFK - DXB

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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 ($347), Emirates ($430), and Air New Zealand ($489).

  • 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 30 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$464Average$669FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$576Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$649Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$700Average$923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$805Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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