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Cheap flights from Australia to South Island from $254

SYD — CHC
2 Oct — 9 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Island

Tue 13/1006:20 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 27/1012:05 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 31/8$433
Sun 25/1012:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Sat 31/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/8$450
Sun 25/1012:30 -
1 stop5h 45m
Wed 28/1009:10 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 28/8$453
Sat 24/1006:20 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 27/1012:05 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 28/8$474
Mon 19/1006:20 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Tue 27/1012:05 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 1/9$478
Thu 22/1006:20 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sun 25/1011:15 -
1 stop9h 05m
Deal found 28/8$489
Sat 14/1113:35 -
Nonstop3h 20m
Sat 12/1212:05 -
Nonstop3h 30m
Deal found 29/8$495
Wed 14/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Wed 21/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 28/8$498
Mon 23/1114:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Wed 2/1212:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 31/8$503
Wed 7/1014:50 -
Nonstop3h 10m
Mon 26/1012:10 -
Nonstop3h 25m
Deal found 28/8$504
Wed 14/1006:15 -
Nonstop2h 55m
Thu 15/1020:50 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Deal found 31/8$507
Thu 29/1012:05 -
Nonstop3h 15m
Mon 2/1109:15 -
Nonstop3h 50m
Deal found 30/8$511

Find flight deals from Australia to South Island

Round-trip from

$433

One-way from

$254

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$679
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 13/10-27/10
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • Australia to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 20m total
  • Australia to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast - ZQN Queenstown Intl

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 13/10

06:20-12:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 27/10

12:05-12:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$435

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast - ZQN Queenstown Intl

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 22/10

06:20-12:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/10

11:15-17:20

1 stop9h 05m

$489
Fastest return journey

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/12

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$503

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Thu 29/10

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 2/11

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$511

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast - ZQN Queenstown Intl

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 2/11

18:10-10:05

1 stop12h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 5/11

12:05-12:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$513

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL Coolangatta Gold Coast - ZQN Queenstown Intl

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 1/12

13:35-19:55

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/12

12:05-12:35

Nonstop3h 30m

$534

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Sun 22/11

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/12

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$563

MelbourneQueenstown

MEL Melbourne - ZQN Queenstown Intl

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 14/10

14:50-20:00

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/10

12:10-13:35

Nonstop3h 25m

$565

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL Melbourne - CHC Christchurch

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sat 24/10

12:05-17:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 4/11

09:15-11:05

Nonstop3h 50m

$565

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE Brisbane - CHC Christchurch

BNECHC

Brisbane

Thu 22/10

18:10-00:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 26/10

06:05-07:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$630

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Australia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to South Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Island (average of $534). Flying from Australia to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $776). 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 AU to EDG?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Australia to South Island in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 51% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to South Island

The most flights from AU0 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to South Island?

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to South Island may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 47 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to South Island?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to South Island flight should consider departing on Friday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Australia to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
668 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
474 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,088 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
569 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,655 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jodie,Aug 2026

SYD - DXB

Overall it was a good flight with great service, however we paid for extra legroom only to find that the seat my husband was on was extremely small, it was the “window” seat. It seemed smaller than a regular seat so definitely not worth the amount we paid.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Australia to South Island flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to South Island was viewed by 2,597 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    Airlines like Jetstar, Air New Zealand, and Virgin Australia fly from Australia to South Island in about 3h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 30m. Australia and South Island are separated by a distance of 2306 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to South Island one-way?

    $158 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia, with prices starting from $240 and $252, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia 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 Australia to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to South Island (average of $534). Flying from Australia to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $776). 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 Australia to South Island

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$213Average$584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$233Average$935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$245Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$252Average$767FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$283Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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