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Cheap flights from Sydney to South Island from $257

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$425

One-way from

$257

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$574
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 13/5-20/5
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Sydney to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 55m total
  • Sydney to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($127 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($35 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Tue 13/509:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$425
Wed 2/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Thu 10/420:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$433
Fri 14/1109:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1215:15ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$481
Mon 10/1109:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 21/1115:05ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/2$491
Thu 6/317:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 13/306:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 21/2$508
Tue 11/318:25SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/306:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$516
Tue 13/518:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 04mEmirates
Fri 16/516:40CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$521
Mon 3/318:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 13/306:00CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$522
Fri 14/1109:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1120:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$538
Thu 3/414:10SYD - CHC
1 stop8h 00mJetstar
Mon 7/416:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$538
Wed 12/316:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 19/307:00ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/2$566
Mon 7/408:45SYD - BHE
1 stop6h 20mAir New Zealand
Mon 14/411:25BHE - SYD
1 stop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$685

Find flights from Sydney to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

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Depart

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Price

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

09:15-14:25

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 20/5

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

$425

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$433

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

17:45-08:25

1 stop12h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 31/3

15:25-16:45

Nonstop3h 20m

$503

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

17:45-22:55

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

06:15-07:50

Nonstop3h 35m

$508

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 29/3

06:15-07:50

Nonstop3h 35m

$519

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/6

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

Christchurch

Thu 19/6

16:45-18:20

Nonstop3h 35m

$521

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/3

18:50-23:55

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

06:00-07:35

Nonstop3h 35m

$522

SydneyChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/4

14:10-00:10

1 stop8h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 7/4

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

$538

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

08:30-13:30

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/6

13:15-14:35

Nonstop3h 20m

$541

SydneyQueenstown

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

16:05-21:05

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 1/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

$542

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to South Island

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from SYD to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 21 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to South Island, such as Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,793 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
416 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Efstathia Helen,Sept 2024

EWR - ATH

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to South Island from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

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

    Within the past month, 4,393 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to South Island.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to South Island are Jetstar ($257), Virgin Australia ($282), and Emirates ($292).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to South Island?

    When deciding which route to take from Sydney to South Island, consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl, Sydney Kingsford Smith - Christchurch or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Blenheim, as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to South Island?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to South Island consider choosing United Airlines(80%), Thai Airways(80%) or Air Canada(80%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to South Island?

    The cheapest flight price from Sydney to South Island is $237. On average you can expect to pay $953. The most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Queenstown Intl), can usually be booked for $433.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 21 February 2025.
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JetstarCheapest$263Average$559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$300Average$624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$386Average$855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$416Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$463Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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