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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $341

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 27/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Adelaide to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Adelaide to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Tue 25/1107:00ADL - CHC
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL
Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/11$750
Tue 25/1118:20ADL - CHC
1 stop20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$758
Wed 26/1107:50ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:20CHC - ADL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$765
Thu 27/1120:55ADL - CHC
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1206:20CHC - ADL
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$773
Fri 5/1210:10ADL - CHC
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1206:05CHC - ADL
1 stop10h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$782
Fri 28/1110:10ADL - CHC
1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways
Sat 29/1106:15CHC - ADL
1 stop15h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$793
Wed 26/1110:10ADL - CHC
1 stop11h 30mQantas Airways
Thu 18/1206:20CHC - ADL
1 stop15h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$796
Wed 26/1109:15ADL - CHC
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$799
Sat 29/1113:40ADL - CHC
1 stop8h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$805
Tue 16/1206:35ADL - CHC
1 stop15h 05mQantas Airways
Fri 19/1215:45CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$810
Sun 23/1114:25ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL
Nonstop4h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$812
Tue 25/1106:05ADL - CHC
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 18/1206:20CHC - ADL
1 stop15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$813

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Adelaide to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$632

One-way from

$341

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$762
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/3-17/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 25m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 27/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 00m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to South Island that are best for you.

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AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 7/2

13:40-00:25

1 stop8h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

06:05-15:45

1 stop12h 10m

$636

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 8/12

06:10-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 16/12

14:00-21:10

1 stop9h 40m

$724

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 20/1

17:50-14:15

2 stops17h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/1

14:00-19:10

1 stop7h 40m

$729

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 7/2

18:30-00:10

1 stop27h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

18:20-20:25

Nonstop4h 35m

$744

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 7/2

07:00-13:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

18:20-20:25

Nonstop4h 35m

$790

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Thu 22/1

06:10-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

13:35-11:45

1 stop24h 40m

$805

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 25/11

06:05-00:10

1 stop15h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 19/12

15:45-07:05

1 stop17h 50m

$815

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 24/11

06:05-00:10

1 stop15h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 19/12

15:45-07:05

1 stop17h 50m

$815

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 25/11

06:05-00:10

1 stop15h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 20/12

06:05-17:45

1 stop14h 10m

$816

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 25/11

06:05-00:10

1 stop15h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 17/12

06:05-15:45

1 stop12h 10m

$816

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Adelaide with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Adelaide to South Island

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Island (average of $326). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in February is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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 ADL to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Adelaide 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 5 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Adelaide to South Island at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 21% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Adelaide to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Adelaide to South Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Adelaide to South Island flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to South Island, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia. 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
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Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Adelaide to South Island?

    If you book a flight to South Island from Adelaide, you will be flying from Adelaide, which is the city’s only airport. Adelaide (ADL) is located 6.6 km from the centre of Adelaide.

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

    Within the past month, 53 users have taken a look at flights from Adelaide to South Island.

  • How long is the flight from Adelaide to South Island?

    Airlines like Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand fly from Adelaide to South Island in about 4h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h. Adelaide and South Island are separated by a distance of 3053 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Adelaide to South Island are Qantas Airways ($361), Air New Zealand ($380), and Jetstar ($492).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Adelaide to South Island? While on average our users pay $651, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $378. The most popular route (Adelaide - Christchurch), is priced around $546.

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Island (average of $326). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in February is currently the most expensive (average of $659). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$362Average$688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$539Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$607Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$659Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$739Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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