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Cheap flights from Gold Coast to South Island from $235

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CHC
7 Apr — 14 Apr1
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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$380

One-way from

$235

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$467
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/5-24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 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 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 2 April 2025.

Sat 17/518:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Sat 24/516:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 1/4$380
Thu 8/506:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Thu 15/512:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 2/4$394
Thu 8/506:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/516:05ZQN - OOL
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$534
Sat 17/506:20OOL - CHC
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/518:10CHC - OOL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$561
Tue 24/609:25OOL - DUD
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Mon 30/611:50DUD - OOL
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 2/4$561
Fri 29/811:55OOL - CHC
1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 14/906:00CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/4$626
Sun 22/608:40OOL - DUD
1 stop23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/616:55DUD - OOL
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4$650
Tue 5/806:00OOL - ZQN
2 stops8h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 12/818:00ZQN - OOL
2 stops19h 40mVirgin Australia
Deal found 2/4$761
Sun 22/618:45OOL - DUD
2 stops19h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 30/616:55DUD - OOL
2 stops16h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/4$834
Mon 11/811:55OOL - ZQN
2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 16/816:05ZQN - OOL
2 stops20h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/4$934
Wed 20/814:00OOL - CHC
1 stop8h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 30/806:00CHC - OOL
2 stops9h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,020
Mon 5/511:20OOL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 13/515:25ZQN - OOL
1 stop6h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/4$1,134

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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 2 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

Sat 17/5

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

$380

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 8/5

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 15/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$394

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 8/5

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 13/5

16:05-14:15

1 stop24h 10m

$534

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/5

06:20-17:20

1 stop9h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

18:10-14:15

1 stop22h 05m

$561

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 24/6

09:25-14:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Mon 30/6

11:50-18:05

1 stop8h 15m

$561

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 29/8

11:55-20:25

1 stop6h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 14/9

06:00-07:50

Nonstop3h 50m

$626

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 22/6

08:40-10:10

1 stop23h 30m

Dunedin

Mon 30/6

16:55-17:50

1 stop26h 55m

$650

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 5/8

06:00-16:45

2 stops8h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/8

18:00-11:40

2 stops19h 40m

$761

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 22/6

18:45-16:25

2 stops19h 40m

Dunedin

Mon 30/6

16:55-07:50

2 stops16h 55m

$834

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 11/8

11:55-12:20

2 stops22h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/8

16:05-10:45

2 stops20h 40m

$934

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 2 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.

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 2 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia 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.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
815 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
396 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
437 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
458 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Gold Coast to South Island flight route?

    This flight path from Gold Coast to South Island was viewed by 580 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 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 $235. Users have also found prices from $381 and $469 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 2 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$337Average$561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$372Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$416Average$1,069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$574Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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