$276+ Cheap flights to South Island
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Flights to South Island in 2025
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Return
Price
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 14/10
15:00-19:55
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Thu 23/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 29/10
06:15-11:10
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 31/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 26/10
06:20-16:50
1 stop8h 30m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 31/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 4/12
15:00-19:55
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 12/12
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 12/10
06:15-11:10
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Sun 26/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 17/2
15:00-19:55
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Fri 20/2
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 16/11
06:20-16:50
1 stop8h 30m
Queenstown Intl
Thu 20/11
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 2/11
05:20-15:50
1 stop8h 30m
Queenstown Intl
Sat 8/11
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 4/11
15:00-19:55
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Sat 8/11
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
SydneyQueenstown
SYD - ZQN
SYDZQN
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 8/10
06:15-11:10
Nonstop2h 55m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 22/10
20:50-22:05
Nonstop3h 15m
Best time to book a flight to South Island
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island
How long is the flight to South Island?
On average, a flight from Sydney to South Island takes 6 hours 33 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.
When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to South Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Monday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
Weekly flight availability to South Island
The most flights from Sydney to South Island are scheduled on a Tuesday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).
What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?
The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to South Island are Air New Zealand, Jetstar and Virgin Australia.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?
The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to South Island are Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand.
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 mm 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 18 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Anonymous,June 2025
ATH - EWR
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Overall
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Anonymous,June 2025
ATH - EWR
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Anonymous,June 2025
ATH - EWR
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Anonymous,June 2025
ATH - EWR
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Anonymous,June 2025
ATH - EWR
Entertainment
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Anonymous,June 2025
ATH - EWR
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