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Cheap flights from Canberra to South Island from $408

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 17/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CHC
10 Jan — 17 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Canberra (CBR) 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 5 January 2025.

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$704
19/2-26/2
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 45m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Cheapest flights from Canberra to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 January 2025.

Wed 19/212:35CBR - CHC
1 stop9h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/206:00CHC - CBR
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$704
Fri 31/115:30CBR - CHC
2 stops14h 15mJetstar
Mon 17/216:10CHC - CBR
1 stop24h 40mJetstar
Deal found 5/1$773
Thu 6/213:50CBR - CHC
1 stop8h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 16/206:00CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$799
Sun 19/112:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop26h 20mVirgin Australia
Sat 25/114:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/1$862
Thu 6/213:50CBR - CHC
1 stop8h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 16/206:50CHC - CBR
2 stops10h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/1$953
Thu 17/408:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 21/407:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop8h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$974

Find flights from Canberra to South Island within your budget

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CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Wed 19/2

12:35-00:20

1 stop9h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 26/2

06:00-12:00

1 stop8h 00m

$704

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 31/1

15:30-07:45

2 stops14h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 17/2

16:10-14:50

1 stop24h 40m

$773

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Thu 6/2

13:50-00:15

1 stop8h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 16/2

06:00-11:40

1 stop7h 40m

$799

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 19/1

12:20-16:40

1 stop26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 25/1

14:00-18:10

1 stop6h 10m

$862

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Thu 6/2

13:50-23:50

1 stop8h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 16/2

06:50-15:30

2 stops10h 40m

$953

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 17/4

08:20-16:45

1 stop6h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 21/4

07:00-13:10

1 stop8h 10m

$974

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 17/4

08:20-16:45

1 stop6h 25m

$408

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Deals found on 5/1

Best time to book a flight from Canberra to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Canberra to South Island

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra 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 5 January 2025.

When flying from Canberra 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 5 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
478 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
807 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
436 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
471 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
478 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

Finally, one out of the four air NZ flight that was on time and we actually ended up half an hour early then the scheduled time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canberra 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 Canberra to South Island?

    For a flight from Canberra to South Island, you will be flying from Canberra. Canberra (CBR) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Canberra 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 2 airlines flying from Canberra to South Island

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$676Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$781Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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