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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $401

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 20/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
11 Jan — 18 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Adelaide to South Island

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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 12 December 2025.

Mon 29/1207:50ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 50mEmirates
Fri 9/106:05CHC - ADL
1 stop10h 05mEmirates
Deal found 12/12$883
Mon 15/1212:00ADL - CHC
1 stop9h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 22/1206:05CHC - ADL
1 stop10h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/12$915
Sat 13/1218:30ADL - CHC
1 stop27h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1206:05CHC - ADL
1 stop14h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$934
Mon 15/1219:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop18h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 21/1213:45ZQN - ADL
1 stop6h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,038
Wed 17/1206:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop6h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 24/1216:30ZQN - ADL
1 stop8h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,051
Sat 27/1206:35ADL - CHC
1 stop15h 05mEmirates
Tue 6/106:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 20mEmirates
Deal found 10/12$1,071
Thu 18/1206:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop12h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 24/1216:30ZQN - ADL
1 stop8h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/12$1,077
Sat 13/1207:00ADL - CHC
Nonstop4h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1218:20CHC - ADL
Nonstop4h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/12$1,141
Sat 13/1207:00ADL - CHC
Nonstop4h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 15/1206:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,143
Mon 29/1216:10ADL - CHC
1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways
Fri 9/106:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/12$1,144
Fri 26/1219:55ADL - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mVirgin Australia
Sun 11/119:30ZQN - ADL
1 stop16h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 10/12$1,196
Mon 15/1216:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1212:10ZQN - ADL
1 stop9h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/12$1,299

Find 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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$604

One-way from

$401

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$943
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 24/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 00m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 20/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 35m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($25 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Adelaide to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 December 2025.
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 24/1

07:00-13:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

18:20-20:25

Nonstop4h 35m

$646

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 16/1

21:40-16:40

1 stop16h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 30/1

17:30-12:00

1 stop21h 00m

$653

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 23/4

12:05-07:25

1 stop16h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

13:15-10:55

1 stop24h 10m

$712

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

14:25-00:10

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

06:05-20:10

1 stop16h 35m

$770

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 25/1

07:20-17:20

1 stop7h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 1/2

19:50-10:55

2 stops17h 35m

$770

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 4/2

06:10-16:40

1 stop8h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/2

17:30-08:00

2 stops17h 00m

$793

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 24/1

06:10-19:00

1 stop10h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

17:30-14:10

2 stops23h 10m

$870

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 25/1

06:00-12:35

1 stop28h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/2

15:05-21:10

1 stop8h 35m

$879

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 25/1

16:25-17:50

2 stops22h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/2

11:15-21:05

2 stops12h 20m

$979

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 15/12

19:00-15:35

1 stop18h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 21/12

13:45-17:45

1 stop6h 30m

$1,038

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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.
Estimated return price
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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 $314). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 12 December 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Adelaide to South Island in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 34% 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 12 December 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
3,434 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
3,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
552 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
426 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
947 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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
490 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,434 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

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, 59 users have taken a look at flights from Adelaide to South Island.

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

    Airlines like Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia 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 12h 15m. 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 ($258), Jetstar ($286), and Virgin Australia ($295).

  • 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 $669, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $353. The most popular route (Adelaide - Christchurch), is priced around $646.

  • 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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    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 $314). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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$354Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$515Average$811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$593Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$637Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$722Average$838FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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