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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $308

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
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 4 February 2026.

Tue 27/1007:00
ADL
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Fri 30/1018:20
CHC
-
ADL
Nonstop4h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$515
Thu 2/706:05
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop8h 10m
Virgin Australia
Wed 15/717:40
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop16h 55m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/2$518
Sun 14/612:05
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Sun 21/605:45
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop7h 40m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$531
Mon 11/512:05
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop16h 50m
Air New Zealand
Thu 28/521:05
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop16h 20m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$557
Sat 21/307:00
ADL
-
CHC
Nonstop4h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 30/318:25
CHC
-
ADL
Nonstop4h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 3/2$564
Tue 3/314:25
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 15m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/306:05
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop7h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$581
Tue 3/317:05
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 40m
Virgin Australia
Tue 10/315:05
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop8h 35m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 3/2$584
Sat 7/1110:35
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop11h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sat 28/1115:45
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop8h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$601
Tue 27/1014:25
ADL
-
CHC
1 stop7h 15m
Qantas Airways
Fri 30/1015:45
CHC
-
ADL
1 stop6h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$604
Mon 20/717:10
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop25h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/717:30
ZQN
-
ADL
2 stops20h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$605
Mon 23/319:00
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop15h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sat 28/320:30
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop18h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 3/2$629
Mon 1/614:20
ADL
-
ZQN
1 stop21h 30m
Emirates
Wed 3/615:25
ZQN
-
ADL
1 stop9h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 2/2$631

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 4 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$518

One-way from

$308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$742
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 2/7-15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 05m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/3
  • Nonstop
  • 4h 15m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($95 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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 4 February 2026.
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AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 20/7

06:05-16:45

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/7

17:40-08:05

1 stop16h 55m

$518

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 21/3

07:00-13:45

Nonstop4h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

18:25-20:30

Nonstop4h 35m

$564

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 3/3

14:25-00:10

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

06:05-11:15

1 stop7h 40m

$581

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 3/3

17:05-14:15

1 stop18h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/3

15:05-21:10

1 stop8h 35m

$584

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 20/7

17:10-21:15

1 stop25h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/7

17:30-11:15

2 stops20h 15m

$605

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 23/3

19:00-13:05

1 stop15h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/3

20:30-12:35

1 stop18h 35m

$629

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 1/6

14:20-14:20

1 stop21h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/6

15:25-22:35

1 stop9h 40m

$631

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 23/4

07:50-00:10

1 stop13h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

06:20-19:00

1 stop15h 10m

$631

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 2/3

06:35-00:10

1 stop15h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

06:05-20:10

1 stop16h 35m

$631

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 24/3

10:10-00:10

1 stop11h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

06:20-13:35

1 stop9h 45m

$631

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Adelaide to South Island (average of $303). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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 4 February 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 4 February 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
3,500 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
3,500 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,500 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
578 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,500 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
433 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,500 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
986 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,500 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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
6.5
Okay
514 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,500 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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, 67 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, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways 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 3h 55m. 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 ($246), Jetstar ($271), and Virgin Australia ($285).

  • 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 $403, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $338. The most popular route (Adelaide - Christchurch), is priced around $631.

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

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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 $303). Flying from Adelaide to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of $579). 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$284Average$638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$471Average$766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$565Average$808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$593Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$686Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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