Cheap flights to South Island
Flights to South Island in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | $406 | Average for return flights in May 2022 |
| Return from | $369 | From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Christchurch |
| One-way from | $189 | One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to South Island |
Cheap flights to South Island in May, June 2022
The best prices found for CHC flights for May, June
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Queenstown Intl
Nonstop
2h 55mQueenstown Intl
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Nonstop
3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Christchurch
1 stop
8h 00mChristchurch
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Christchurch
1 stop
23h 45mChristchurch
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
14h 40mMultiple Airlines
South Island 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to South Island found for this year
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Queenstown Intl
Nonstop
2h 55mQueenstown Intl
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
14h 25mJetstar
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Christchurch
1 stop
6h 25mChristchurch
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
7h 35mJetstar
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Queenstown Intl
Nonstop
2h 55mQueenstown Intl
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
15h 10mJetstar
Last minute flights to South Island
Late deals on return flights to South Island, departing today and this week
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Queenstown Intl
2 stops
28h 30mQueenstown Intl
Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 stop
8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Queenstown Intl
2 stops
28h 30mQueenstown Intl
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Nonstop
3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Christchurch
1 stop
23h 30mChristchurch
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Nonstop
3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Can I fly to South Island from Australia right now?
Most visitors from Australia need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter South Island.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Island.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering South Island.
Documents
Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher - Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight to New Zealand.
Online Travel Declaration - Complete the Travel Declaration process to obtain a Travel Pass prior to arrival in New Zealand.
Can I fly back to Australia from South Island?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Australia.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?
The cheapest ticket to South Island found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$634
February
$614
March
$749
April
$860
May
$613
June
$620
July
$604
August
$574
September
$608
October
$600
November
$604
December
$640
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to South Island is currently August; with April being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
When is the best time to fly to South Island?
Average South Island flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month
SYD - CHC Price | $573 - $1,136 |
|---|---|
CHC Temperature | 6 - 17 °C |
CHC Rainfall | 40 - 60 mm |
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.