Cheap flights from Adelaide to South Island from $318

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 8/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ADL — CHC
23 Jul — 30 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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$588

One-way from

$318

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$867
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 20/8-27/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 45m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • Adelaide to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($46 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($17 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 18 July 2025.

Wed 20/806:05ADL - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 27/818:00ZQN - ADL
1 stop16h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/7$588
Tue 12/821:40ADL - CHC
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Tue 19/808:20CHC - ADL
1 stop16h 10mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$634
Wed 20/807:40ADL - ZQN
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/815:05ZQN - ADL
2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$708
Thu 14/821:40ADL - CHC
1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 25/815:45CHC - ADL
1 stop7h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$736
Mon 1/910:05ADL - CHC
1 stop11h 35mEmirates
Mon 8/915:45CHC - ADL
1 stop26h 20mEmirates
Deal found 18/7$790
Sun 23/1106:35ADL - CHC
1 stop15h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/1109:25CHC - ADL
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/7$793
Wed 20/807:40ADL - ZQN
2 stops26h 10mJetstar
Wed 27/816:50ZQN - ADL
2 stops17h 35mJetstar
Deal found 17/7$824
Thu 14/814:10ADL - CHC
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Mon 25/809:40CHC - ADL
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$839
Fri 5/908:00ADL - ZQN
2 stops22h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/916:10ZQN - ADL
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$932
Fri 8/820:10ADL - ZQN
1 stop22h 35mQantas Airways
Sat 16/813:35ZQN - ADL
1 stop7h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,146
Fri 15/806:00ADL - ZQN
1 stop12h 45mEmirates
Sun 24/807:05ZQN - ADL
1 stop14h 45mEmirates
Deal found 18/7$1,169

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Depart

Return

Price

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 20/8

06:05-16:45

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

18:00-08:05

1 stop16h 35m

$588

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 12/8

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 19/8

08:20-22:00

1 stop16h 10m

$634

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 20/8

07:40-16:45

1 stop6h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

15:05-07:55

2 stops19h 20m

$708

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 14/8

21:40-16:20

1 stop16h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

15:45-20:20

1 stop7h 05m

$736

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 1/9

10:05-00:10

1 stop11h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 8/9

15:45-15:35

1 stop26h 20m

$790

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sun 23/11

06:35-00:20

1 stop15h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 29/11

09:25-10:55

2 stops28h 00m

$793

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 20/8

07:40-12:20

2 stops26h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/8

16:50-07:55

2 stops17h 35m

$824

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 14/8

14:10-00:10

1 stop7h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 25/8

09:40-20:20

2 stops13h 10m

$839

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 5/9

08:00-08:35

2 stops22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 9/9

16:10-13:30

2 stops23h 50m

$932

AdelaideQueenstown

ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Fri 8/8

20:10-21:15

1 stop22h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 16/8

13:35-18:20

1 stop7h 15m

$1,146

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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 18 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 18 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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 Jetstar ($318), Emirates ($424), and Qantas Airways ($430).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Adelaide to South Island?

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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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$495Average$681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$546Average$828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$623Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$656Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$741Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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