$116+ Cheap flights from South Island
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Cheapest flights from South IslandExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChristchurchCoolangatta
CHC - OOL
CHCOOL
Christchurch
Thu 9/10
16:05-16:45
Nonstop3h 40m
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Thu 16/10
17:55-00:10
Nonstop3h 15m
ChristchurchCoolangatta
CHC - OOL
CHCOOL
Christchurch
Mon 24/11
16:10-16:45
Nonstop3h 35m
Coolangatta Gold Coast
Sat 6/12
17:40-00:05
Nonstop3h 25m
QueenstownSydney
ZQN - SYD
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Thu 23/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 29/10
06:15-11:10
Nonstop2h 55m
QueenstownSydney
ZQN - SYD
ZQNSYD
Queenstown Intl
Sat 25/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 26/10
06:15-11:10
Nonstop2h 55m
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 6/11
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Thu 13/11
12:05-17:20
Nonstop3h 15m
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Mon 24/11
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Tue 2/12
18:50-08:05
1 stop11h 15m
ChristchurchMelbourne
CHC - MEL
CHCMEL
Christchurch
Thu 6/11
09:15-11:00
Nonstop3h 45m
Melbourne
Thu 13/11
12:10-21:25
1 stop7h 15m
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 6/3
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Fri 13/3
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 6/3
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Sun 15/3
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
QueenstownMelbourne
ZQN - MEL
ZQNMEL
Queenstown Intl
Fri 6/3
12:10-13:35
Nonstop3h 25m
Melbourne
Fri 20/3
14:50-20:00
Nonstop3h 10m
Best time to book a flight from South Island
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from South Island with our price prediction graph.
Travel insights for flights from South Island
Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island (average of $197). Flying from South Island in December will prove the most costly (average of $344). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
When is the cheapest time to fly from South Island?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Island to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Island would be wise to consider leaving during Monday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday afternoons when fares are usually the most expensive.
Which airlines fly from South Island?
When flying from South Island check dates and pricing for the following: Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, Emirates, Jetstar, Virgin Australia. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.
Airline reviews for flights from South Island
Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from South Island. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Reviews
Muhammed,June 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Reviews
Muhammed,June 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Reviews
Muhammed,June 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Reviews
Muhammed,June 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Reviews
Muhammed,June 2025
DXB - DUR
Food
Overall
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Crew
Reviews
Muhammed,June 2025
DXB - DUR
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