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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $552

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 5/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
1 adult

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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$566

One-way from

$552

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$809
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 9/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 10m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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5/7
  • 5/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 27 June 2025.

Tue 9/908:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop5h 35mVirgin Australia
Thu 18/918:00ZQN - ADL
1 stop16h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 25/6$566
Thu 14/812:15ADL - CHC
1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 25/815:45CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/6$616
Tue 5/807:15ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 35mJetstar
Tue 12/808:20CHC - ADL
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 25/6$627
Wed 23/710:05ADL - ZQN
1 stop25h 10mEmirates
Wed 30/707:05ZQN - ADL
1 stop18h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/6$654
Mon 8/911:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop7h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 17/910:55ZQN - ADL
2 stops11h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/6$659
Thu 14/812:15ADL - CHC
1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/816:05CHC - ADL
1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$720
Sun 7/907:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/912:10ZQN - ADL
1 stop25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/6$740
Wed 17/911:55ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/1012:55CHC - ADL
2 stops24h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/6$758
Mon 1/908:00ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 40mEmirates
Wed 3/906:20CHC - ADL
1 stop9h 40mEmirates
Deal found 25/6$797
Tue 2/912:15ADL - ZQN
2 stops19h 35mJetstar
Tue 9/916:50ZQN - ADL
2 stops17h 35mJetstar
Deal found 26/6$803
Wed 20/814:10ADL - ZQN
2 stops15h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/816:45ZQN - ADL
2 stops25h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/6$867

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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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Return

Price

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 9/9

08:40-16:45

1 stop5h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 18/9

18:00-08:05

1 stop16h 35m

$566

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 14/8

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

15:45-20:20

1 stop7h 05m

$616

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 5/8

07:15-16:20

1 stop6h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 12/8

08:20-22:00

1 stop16h 10m

$627

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 23/7

10:05-13:45

1 stop25h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/7

07:05-22:35

1 stop18h 00m

$654

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 8/9

11:00-21:15

1 stop7h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 17/9

10:55-20:20

2 stops11h 55m

$659

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 14/8

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

16:05-13:15

1 stop23h 40m

$720

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sun 7/9

07:40-16:45

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/9

12:10-10:55

1 stop25h 15m

$740

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 17/9

11:55-22:10

1 stop7h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 8/10

12:55-10:55

2 stops24h 30m

$758

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 1/9

08:00-00:10

1 stop13h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 3/9

06:20-13:30

1 stop9h 40m

$797

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 2/9

12:15-10:20

2 stops19h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/9

16:50-07:55

2 stops17h 35m

$803

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/6

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Best time to book a flight from Adelaide to South Island

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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 27 June 2025.

When flying from Adelaide to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 27 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Adelaide to South Island, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. 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
3,276 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
864 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
409 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
454 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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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.

  • 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 $868, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $374. The most popular route (Adelaide - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $558.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $480). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from Adelaide to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Adelaide to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 27 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$491Average$661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$538Average$819FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$606Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$656Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$730Average$852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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