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Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $388

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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ADL — CHC
28 Apr — 5 May1
1 adult
Sun 28/4
Sun 5/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from Adelaide to South Island?

Find a great deal and save up to 40% by booking at least 11 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Adelaide to South Island within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $618.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Adelaide to South Island?

The best pricing can be found in the month of May. Prices to South Island from Adelaide average $864. You can even find prices in May for less than $864, as users have found deals to South Island from as low as $584. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Island from Adelaide. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 41%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Adelaide to South Island (ADL - EDG)?

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.

Cheap Jetstar flights from Adelaide to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Jetstar for the route between Adelaide and South Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Jetstar flights heading from Adelaide to South Island. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 21/521:40ADL - CHC
1 stop23h 55mJetstar
Tue 28/516:05CHC - ADL
1 stop17h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$600
Mon 26/821:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sun 1/920:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$601
Tue 21/516:25ADL - CHC
2 stops18h 05mJetstar
Tue 28/516:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$677
Tue 25/616:25ADL - ZQN
1 stop16h 35mJetstar
Mon 8/720:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop26h 55mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$686
Fri 23/821:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sat 31/820:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$688
Tue 25/616:25ADL - ZQN
1 stop16h 35mJetstar
Tue 9/720:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$707
Tue 21/516:25ADL - CHC
2 stops19h 40mJetstar
Tue 28/508:35CHC - ADL
2 stops25h 25mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$733
Tue 4/608:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Wed 5/616:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$734
Mon 20/508:05ADL - ZQN
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Fri 24/520:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$736

Cheap Qantas Airways flights from Adelaide to South Island

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Qantas Airways for the route between Adelaide and South Island. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available Qantas Airways flights departing from Adelaide and landing in South Island. Check back soon if you're not seeing flights that suit your needs.
Tue 4/606:00ADL - CHC
1 stop6h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 5/609:40CHC - ADL
2 stops12h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 22/4$934
Fri 28/609:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 9/715:25ZQN - ADL
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$993
Sun 30/609:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 9/715:25ZQN - ADL
1 stop9h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,082
Thu 27/609:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 10/710:45ZQN - ADL
2 stops12h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,158
Fri 28/609:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 11/715:25ZQN - ADL
1 stop9h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,163
Fri 28/606:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop10h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 14/715:25ZQN - ADL
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,177
Wed 26/606:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop6h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 14/710:25ZQN - ADL
2 stops11h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,178
Sat 29/609:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 9/715:25ZQN - ADL
1 stop7h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,183
Sun 30/609:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 8/710:45ZQN - ADL
2 stops13h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/4$1,248

Cheap Adelaide to South Island flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Adelaide to South Island specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 598,797 searches. Prices were last updated on 23 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Adelaide to South Island in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 20/508:05ADL - ZQN
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Fri 24/520:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$736
Thu 23/521:40ADL - CHC
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/506:25CHC - ADL
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$753
Mon 20/513:40ADL - ZQN
2 stops19h 25mJetstar
Fri 24/520:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$761
Thu 23/506:25ADL - CHC
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/506:25CHC - ADL
1 stop13h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$815
Thu 23/506:25ADL - CHC
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/508:35CHC - ADL
2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/4$866
Mon 20/513:40ADL - ZQN
2 stops19h 25mJetstar
Fri 24/516:50ZQN - ADL
2 stops17h 10mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$880

Adelaide to South Island 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Adelaide and South Island in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from Adelaide to South Island in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Mon 26/821:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sun 1/920:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$600
Mon 26/821:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sun 1/920:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$601
Thu 10/1021:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Mon 14/1020:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$656
Fri 23/821:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Sat 31/820:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$688
Thu 14/1110:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/1120:35ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/4$705
Mon 26/821:40ADL - CHC
1 stop23h 55mJetstar
Sun 1/916:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 21/4$727
Tue 4/608:05ADL - CHC
1 stop13h 30mJetstar
Wed 5/616:05CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 30mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$734
Mon 20/508:05ADL - ZQN
1 stop25h 00mJetstar
Fri 24/520:40ZQN - ADL
1 stop13h 20mJetstar
Deal found 23/4$736
Sat 17/811:00ADL - CHC
1 stop9h 30mAir New Zealand
Mon 26/805:45CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/4$739

One-way flights to South Island from Adelaide

Search for one-way flight options from Adelaide to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Adelaide to South Island can choose from these deals. Users in need of a round-trip flight from Adelaide to South Island instead should update the search form at the top of page.
Mon 1/721:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop11h 20mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$388
Mon 1/716:25ADL - ZQN
2 stops21h 20mJetstar
Deal found 22/4$492
Mon 1/720:10ADL - ZQN
3 stops21h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 22/4$790

Find flights from Adelaide to South Island within your budget

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 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.

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$600 - $934

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Price

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 21/5

1 stop23h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 28/5

1 stop17h 55m

$600

AdelaideQueenstown Intl

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 26/8

1 stop11h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/9

1 stop13h 20m

$601

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 21/5

2 stops18h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 28/5

1 stop7h 30m

$677

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 17/8

1 stop9h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 26/8

1 stop7h 40m

$739

AdelaideQueenstown Intl

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Mon 26/8

2 stops15h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 1/9

1 stop6h 45m

$747

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 23/5

1 stop23h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 30/5

1 stop13h 20m

$753

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 17/8

2 stops22h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 26/8

1 stop7h 40m

$754

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 21/6

1 stop7h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 22/6

1 stop13h 20m

$756

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 4/6

1 stop6h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 5/6

2 stops12h 05m

$934

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Deals found on 23/4

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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 23 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from Adelaide to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Jetstar, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Virgin Australia
7.8
Good
680 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,006 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Jetstar
6.9
Okay
672 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
658 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Adelaide to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • Can I find flights from Adelaide to South Island for under $600 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Adelaide to South Island for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $600, but on average you can expect to pay $725.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Adelaide to South Island?

    The most popular airlines flying from Adelaide to South Island are Emirates, Jetstar and Air New Zealand. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

  • What does ADL to CHC mean?

    Adelaide Airport is ADL and Christchurch Airport is CHC. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN), Blenheim Airport (BHE), Invercargill Airport (IVC).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to South Island that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Adelaide to South Island flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Adelaide to South Island with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Adelaide to South Island flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Adelaide to South Island that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Adelaide to South Island offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Adelaide to South Island?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Adelaide to South Island flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Adelaide to South Island flight deals updated?

    The Adelaide to South Island flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 23/4.

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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 598,797 searches. Data last updated 23 April 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$416Average$647FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$645Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$669Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$673Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$724Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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