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Cheap flights from Gold Coast to South Island from $221

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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CHC
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Gold Coast to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gold Coast to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$358

One-way from

$221

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$477
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/6-9/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/5
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from Gold Coast to South Island

Cheapest flights from Gold Coast to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gold Coast to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 April 2025.

Thu 5/618:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Thu 12/616:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$358
Mon 2/606:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Sat 7/612:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$437
Wed 28/506:15OOL - CHC
1 stop12h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/607:10CHC - OOL
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$566
Tue 26/809:25OOL - DUD
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Tue 2/911:50DUD - OOL
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 24/4$577
Sat 7/619:05OOL - DUD
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/613:35DUD - OOL
1 stop6h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$602
Sun 11/519:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 17/513:05ZQN - OOL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$665
Tue 26/806:00OOL - ZQN
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 2/918:00ZQN - OOL
2 stops19h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 24/4$707
Tue 26/818:45OOL - DUD
2 stops16h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/908:10DUD - OOL
1 stop11h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$765
Thu 5/611:55OOL - CHC
2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/618:40CHC - OOL
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$850
Mon 21/711:55OOL - ZQN
2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 27/716:05ZQN - OOL
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/4$917
Thu 5/611:20OOL - CHC
2 stops10h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 9/606:10CHC - OOL
2 stops16h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,285
Sat 7/615:35OOL - ZQN
1 stop20h 55mEmirates
Thu 12/607:05ZQN - OOL
1 stop15h 15mEmirates
Deal found 23/4$2,269

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gold Coast 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 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gold Coast to South Island that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 5/6

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 12/6

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

$358

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 2/6

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/6

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$437

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 28/5

06:15-20:30

1 stop12h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

07:10-14:15

1 stop9h 05m

$566

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 26/8

09:25-14:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 2/9

11:50-18:05

1 stop8h 15m

$577

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 20/8

11:55-21:25

1 stop7h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 30/8

20:10-10:45

1 stop16h 35m

$587

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 7/6

19:05-11:15

1 stop14h 10m

Dunedin

Sat 14/6

13:35-17:50

1 stop6h 15m

$602

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 11/5

19:05-10:10

1 stop13h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 17/5

13:05-17:50

1 stop6h 45m

$665

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 26/8

06:00-16:45

1 stop8h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/9

18:00-11:40

2 stops19h 40m

$707

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 26/8

18:45-13:05

2 stops16h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 2/9

08:10-17:35

1 stop11h 25m

$765

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 10/10

17:25-10:40

2 stops14h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 17/10

10:25-16:15

2 stops8h 50m

$861

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/4

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Best time to book a flight from Gold Coast to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Gold Coast to South Island

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Gold Coast 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 24 April 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Gold Coast to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Gold Coast 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 24 April 2025.

The most flights from zzSKM to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 24 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Gold Coast to South Island. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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.

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

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 Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast to South Island flight route?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $221. Users have also found prices from $365 and $402 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gold Coast to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Gold Coast 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 4 airlines flying from Gold Coast to South Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Gold Coast 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 24 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$314Average$541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$366Average$790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$383Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$430Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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