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Cheap flights from Australia to South Island from $248

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 28/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — CHC
23 Oct — 30 Oct1
1 adult

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Cheapest flights from Australia to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 October 2024.

Wed 13/1119:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Wed 27/1116:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Deal found 17/10$380
Sun 1/1206:15MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 05mJetstar
Fri 6/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 16/10$474
Mon 25/1118:10BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/1213:00CHC - BNE
1 stop7h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/10$474
Tue 10/1209:05MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$495
Thu 14/1109:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 17/1106:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/10$521
Mon 18/1118:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 26/1116:30CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$524
Wed 13/1119:00MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/1106:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/10$524
Fri 8/1118:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/1118:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$533
Sat 30/1108:10BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 14/1215:40CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$539
Thu 5/1208:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Sun 8/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/10$539
Wed 4/1214:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Sun 8/1212:20ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 17/10$562
Mon 28/1019:00MEL - ZQN
1 stop17h 15mVirgin Australia
Wed 30/1014:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mVirgin Australia
Deal found 17/10$566

Find flights from Australia to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia 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 731,233 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

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MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

Nonstop3h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/4

Nonstop3h 25m

$377

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Fri 15/11

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 24/11

Nonstop3h 50m

$391

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Sun 1/12

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 6/12

Nonstop3h 55m

$421

Sydney Kingsford SmithQueenstown Intl

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/3

Nonstop3h 20m

$460

Sydney Kingsford SmithQueenstown Intl

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

Nonstop2h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/2

Nonstop3h 15m

$489

MelbourneQueenstown Intl

MEL - ZQN

MELZQN

Melbourne

Wed 2/4

1 stop11h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/4

Nonstop3h 25m

$492

Sydney Kingsford SmithQueenstown Intl

SYD - ZQN

SYDZQN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/2

Nonstop3h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/2

Nonstop3h 15m

$499

MelbourneChristchurch

MEL - CHC

MELCHC

Melbourne

Tue 26/11

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 5/12

Nonstop3h 55m

$508

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/3

Nonstop3h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 12/3

1 stop15h 35m

$508

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/1

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 24/1

Nonstop3h 20m

$511

BrisbaneQueenstown Intl

BNE - ZQN

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Thu 13/2

Nonstop3h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 27/2

Nonstop3h 45m

$520

Sydney Kingsford SmithChristchurch

SYD - CHC

SYDCHC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/11

Nonstop3h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 26/11

Nonstop3h 35m

$524

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Deals found on 16/10

Best time to book a flight from Australia to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Australia to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $342). Flying from Australia to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia 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 October 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to South Island as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to South Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 18 October 2024.

The most flights from AU0 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Tuesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (23 on average).

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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 October 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Emirates from Australia to South Island. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
537 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7.7
Good
890 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,548 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    This flight path from Australia to South Island was viewed by 4,152 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    $248 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $273 and $279, 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 $342). Flying from Australia to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Australia 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 731,233 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$208Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$221Average$679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$274Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$322Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$356Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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