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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $373

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
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 24 March 2026.

Wed 19/812:05
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Mon 31/805:45
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop7h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 22/3$629
Sun 10/518:30
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Qantas Airways
Sat 23/515:45
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop6h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$668
Thu 7/507:15
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop6h 40m
Jetstar
Thu 14/508:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop11h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/3$673
Sun 4/1014:20
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 20m
Qantas Airways
Tue 6/1009:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop6h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/3$679
Wed 13/508:55
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 35m
Jetstar
Wed 27/512:10
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop7h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 22/3$696
Tue 5/507:15
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/606:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop7h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$696
Mon 3/807:40
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop6h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 7/814:25
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop9h 05m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/3$698
Mon 10/808:40
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop5h 35m
Virgin Australia
Fri 14/817:40
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop19h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/3$703
Mon 26/1006:10
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Fri 6/1114:00
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 22/3$705
Tue 3/1106:10
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 00m
Virgin Australia
Sun 8/1114:00
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop6h 40m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 23/3$706
Sun 10/518:30
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop17h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/517:00
CHC
-
ADL
2 stops20h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/3$711
Thu 7/507:15
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop6h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/508:20
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop9h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3$719

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 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$629

One-way from

$389

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$779
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 19/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 30m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 25m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($33 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 3/8

07:40-16:45

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/8

14:25-21:00

1 stop9h 05m

$698

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 10/5

18:30-14:45

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 23/5

17:00-10:55

2 stops20h 25m

$711

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 25/8

07:50-00:10

1 stop13h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 28/8

06:20-17:45

1 stop13h 55m

$738

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 15/4

14:20-00:10

1 stop7h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

08:20-19:00

1 stop13h 10m

$742

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 5/5

10:10-00:10

1 stop11h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 2/6

10:30-19:55

2 stops11h 55m

$765

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 3/5

20:05-14:25

1 stop15h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

16:35-22:35

1 stop8h 30m

$773

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 17/5

16:30-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

15:45-19:55

1 stop6h 40m

$776

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 4/5

07:15-16:25

1 stop6h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

20:40-10:55

2 stops40h 45m

$782

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 5/5

17:15-11:10

1 stop15h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 12/5

17:45-08:10

1 stop16h 55m

$791

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Wed 19/8

06:00-19:55

2 stops11h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

10:30-19:55

2 stops11h 55m

$793

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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 $302). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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 24 March 2026.

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 24 March 2026.
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
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
619 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
532 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

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

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

    Airlines like Virgin Australia, Emirates, and Qantas Airways fly from Adelaide to South Island in about 6h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 15m. Adelaide and South Island are separated by a distance of 2784 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 ($246), Jetstar ($272), and Virgin Australia ($298).

  • 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 $572, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $347. The most popular route (Adelaide - Christchurch), is priced around $629.

  • 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from Adelaide to South Island?

    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 $302). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $572). 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$285Average$655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$478Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$572Average$826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$596Average$945FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$709Average$820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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