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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $364

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
13 Jul — 20 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 8 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$589

One-way from

$433

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$864
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 7/11-16/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 15h 25m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 8/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 15m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($47 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Adelaide to South Island

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 8 July 2025.

Thu 14/821:40ADL - CHC
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Wed 20/808:20CHC - ADL
1 stop11h 25mJetstar
Deal found 7/7$636
Thu 14/821:40ADL - CHC
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/806:10CHC - ADL
1 stop8h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$658
Mon 1/912:15ADL - CHC
1 stop9h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 3/906:20CHC - ADL
1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/7$722
Tue 19/821:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/818:00ZQN - ADL
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/7$758
Wed 20/807:15ADL - ZQN
1 stop10h 15mJetstar
Wed 27/812:10ZQN - ADL
1 stop12h 20mJetstar
Deal found 6/7$776
Mon 1/912:15ADL - CHC
1 stop9h 25mEmirates
Wed 3/906:20CHC - ADL
1 stop14h 30mEmirates
Deal found 6/7$807
Tue 5/807:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop6h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 13/818:00ZQN - ADL
1 stop16h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/7$813
Sat 15/1107:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop6h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 22/1108:40ZQN - ADL
2 stops12h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$871
Wed 20/814:10ADL - CHC
2 stops14h 45mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/810:00CHC - ADL
2 stops12h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/7$945
Fri 8/819:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 16/813:35ZQN - ADL
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/7$1,137

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Adelaide to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Adelaide

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 7/11

11:55-22:10

1 stop7h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 16/11

05:45-10:55

1 stop7h 40m

$589

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 14/8

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

08:20-17:15

1 stop11h 25m

$636

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 14/8

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

06:10-11:40

1 stop8h 00m

$658

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 22/8

09:10-00:20

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 29/8

15:45-20:20

1 stop7h 05m

$693

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 19/8

21:40-20:00

1 stop19h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 26/8

18:00-07:55

1 stop16h 25m

$758

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 20/8

07:15-20:00

1 stop10h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

12:10-22:00

1 stop12h 20m

$776

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 1/9

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 3/9

06:20-18:20

1 stop14h 30m

$807

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 5/8

07:40-16:45

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/8

18:00-08:05

1 stop16h 35m

$813

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Sat 15/11

07:00-16:10

1 stop6h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 22/11

08:40-18:15

2 stops12h 05m

$871

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 8/8

19:00-12:40

1 stop15h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/8

13:35-18:20

1 stop7h 15m

$1,137

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Deals found on 8/7

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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 8 July 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 8 July 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2023

HYD - DXB

Food options are not good and food was served very late

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?

  • 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 Emirates ($433), Jetstar ($453), and Virgin Australia ($501).

  • 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 $873, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $376. The most popular route (Adelaide - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $758.

  • 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, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$493Average$676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$542Average$815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$621Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$654Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$739Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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