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Cheap flights from Australia to South Island from $246

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Australia to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) 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 31 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$377

One-way from

$246

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$631
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3-28/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • Australia to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Australia to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 January 2025.

Sat 22/306:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 28/320:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$377
Sat 22/306:15OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Sat 29/313:35ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$397
Wed 26/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 29/308:50CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$408
Wed 30/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 11/520:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$435
Fri 16/506:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Tue 20/508:30CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Deal found 29/1$487
Sun 1/623:55BNE - ZQN
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Sun 8/620:40ZQN - BNE
1 stop12h 50mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$498
Tue 4/322:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Wed 5/320:30CHC - BNE
1 stop13h 55mJetstar
Deal found 30/1$499
Sun 9/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/309:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/1$506
Mon 10/318:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/406:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/1$512
Sun 23/318:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop12h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/320:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1$519
Tue 18/317:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/306:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$520
Wed 19/318:55MEL - ZQN
1 stop11h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 22/313:35ZQN - MEL
1 stop5h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/1$531

Find flights from Australia to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 31 January 2025.

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MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$377

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 22/3

06:15-12:35

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 29/3

13:35-14:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$397

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Wed 26/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 29/3

08:50-10:40

Nonstop3h 50m

$408

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/5

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$435

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 16/5

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 20/5

08:30-14:30

1 stop8h 00m

$487

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE - ZQN

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Sun 1/6

23:55-10:10

1 stop8h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/6

20:40-07:30

1 stop12h 50m

$498

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Tue 4/3

22:55-15:55

1 stop14h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 5/3

20:30-07:25

1 stop13h 55m

$499

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 30/3

09:20-11:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$506

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Mon 10/3

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$512

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 23/3

18:00-08:25

1 stop12h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 26/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$519

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to South Island

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Australia 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 AU to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 31 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to South Island as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to South Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 31 January 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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 31 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Fiji Airways from Australia to South Island. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,315 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
186 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
481 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,331 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this Australia to South Island flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to South Island was viewed by 4,363 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $246 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $308 and $336, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Australia 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 Australia to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 31 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$226Average$802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$246Average$720FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$326Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$343Average$1,002FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$352Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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