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WAS — CHC
24 Mar — 31 Mar1
1 adult
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Flights to South Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 651,626 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$739

Return from

$422

One-way from

$254
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 6% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to South Island

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Average price of flights to South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Island is currently $0 while a return flight costs $0. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Island (average of $376). Flying to South Island in December will prove the most costly (average of $455). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$585

February

$577

March

$573

April

$634

May

$597

June

$628

July

$608

August

$593

September

$644

October

$588

November

$602

December

$693

Temperature and rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Island. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to South Island, you should look to book at least 70 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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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 19 March 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
695 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,215 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.9
Good
744 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.6
Good
2,604 reviews
8.3
Very Good
695 reviews

Crew

8.8

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

  • How long is the flight to South Island?

    Flights from Australia to South Island, New Zealand range from 3h-15h. If you’re traveling from as far west as Perth, your flight can last more than 14 hours, with common stopovers made in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, and Auckland. If you’re flying out of Sydney, your flight may be as short as three hours, with direct flights made available by Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Qantas Airlines to Queenstown Airport.

  • Where can you get direct flights to South Island from?

    Direct South Island flight deals operate from different cities in Australia to South Island’s three international airports, Christchurch, Dunedin, and Queenstown. Both Queenstown and Christchurch Airports can be reached with direct flight from four Australian city airports, Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast, and Brisbane. If you’re flying from Brisbane, Virgin Australia also offers direct flights to Dunedin Airport. However, if you’re flying to Dunedin from a city other than Brisbane, stopover flights commonly occur in Melbourne, Sydney, and Gold Coast Airports.

  • How do you get from South Island airport(s) to the city centre?

    Christchurch Airport is only 12 kilometres from the city centre. You can easily reach the city centre in 15-20 minutes by taking an Uber or a taxi, with common taxi charges ranging from A$45-65. Shuttles are available as well and cost A$19 for one rider, to A$24 for two, and can take about 30 minutes to reach your downtown destination. Both the number 29 and the Purple Line Buses can be utilised from the airport to the city centre and cost about A$8.50 for one adult, one way. Dunedin Airport is 29 kilometres from city centre, Momona. A taxi ride can cost you about A$90 and may take 20-30 minutes, while executive limousine transfers can cost about A$85 and last about 25 minutes. Shuttle rides are also available, with a price range of about A$20 for one rider, A$30 for two, and more discounts for groups. The journey can last about 45 minutes during busier periods. Queenstown Airport is a 10-minute drive from the city centre in Frankton. A taxi ride will cost you about A$45 and take about 15 minutes to reach your destination. Shuttle rides may take as long as 30 minutes but only charge about A$10 per person, with discounts for multiple riders. Queenstown’s Orbus service provides bus rides to all major hotels from the hotel, costing about A$10 per adult, one way. Car hires are also available at all three airports.

  • What are some things to do in New Zealand’s South Island?

    The South Island of NZ is famous for its natural beauty and thrilling sites. Kayak at Abel Tasman National Park and maybe you’ll encounter a dolphin or two. Visit the wineries in Central Otego to enjoy remarkable vintages and gorgeous scenery. Hike the trails or sail the waters in Mt Aspiring National Park in Wanaka and behold views that include mountains, azure waters, and lush greenery alike.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to South Island?

    Australian citizens do need a valid passport to visit South Island, however, a visa is not required. Australians traveling on their passport may stay in New Zealand indefinitely.

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