Cheap Flights from Australia to South Island from $365

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Australia to South Island

All the information you need to plan the best null to CHC flight in 2021: compare Australia to South Island flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in South Island.

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

May is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Island from Australia. Prices for May average $467 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $314. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a May flight can save you 43% on your journey compared to booking in May

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

To save up to 15% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 47 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Australia to South Island from $543 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $553 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia to South Island (AU - EDG)?

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.

Cheap flights from Australia to South Island in November, December 2021

The best prices found for Australia to South Island flights in November, December

27 Dec - 1 Jan

$941pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

31 Dec - 6 Jan

$950pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

31 Dec - 6 Jan

$988pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Australia to South Island 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to South Island from Australia found for next year

27 Dec - 1 Jan

$941pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

31 Dec - 6 Jan

$950pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple Airlines

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

31 Dec - 6 Jan

$988pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

1 STOP

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Direct flights to South Island from Australia

Save time with Australia to South Island direct flight deals

9 Apr - 23 Apr

$471pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Jetstar

Direct

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

Jetstar

Direct

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

21 Mar - 24 Mar

$536pp

BNE

Brisbane

Air New Zealand

Direct

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Direct

BNE

Brisbane

5 Feb - 5 Mar

$539pp

BNE

Brisbane

Air New Zealand

Direct

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

Direct

BNE

Brisbane

Last-minute flights from Australia to South Island

Late deals on return flights to South Island from Australia, departing today and this week

4 Dec - 12 Dec

$1,299pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Air New Zealand

1 STOP

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

4 Dec - 12 Dec

$1,334pp

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

CHC

Christchurch

CHC

Christchurch

Multiple Airlines

2 STOPS

SYD

Sydney Kingsford Smith

5 Dec - 10 Dec

$1,363pp

MEL

Melbourne

Multiple airlines

2 STOPS

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

ZQN

Queenstown Intl

Multiple Airlines

3 STOPS

MEL

Melbourne

One-way flights to South Island from Australia

The cheapest one-way flights from Australia to South Island

03:00 - 09:30

Air New Zealand

Direct

3h 30m

BNE - CHC

$365

Lucky2Go

04:50 - 09:50

Virgin Australia

Direct

3h 00m

SYD - ZQN

$368

Jettzy

01:00 - 15:25

Multiple Airlines

2 stops

12h 25m

SYD - ZQN

$384

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Flight FAQs

From Australia to South Island

Which airlines flying from Australia to South Island have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Some of our airline partners flying from Australia to South Island have new flexible policies in place due to COVID-19. Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Air New Zealand are some of the carriers where you may find flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for airlines like Jetstar with this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Australia to South Island for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to South Island for under $500. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Jetstar for just $447, but on average you can expect to pay $543.

Are there direct flights from Australia to South Island for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Australia to South Island under $500. A good price for a direct flight from Australia to South Island is less than $623.

Are there last-minute flights available from Australia to South Island for under $1,300?

There are currently 10+ open flights from Australia to South Island within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

How popular is this Australia to South Island flight route?

This flight path from Australia to South Island was viewed by 9,361 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?

$260 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $317 and $346, respectively.

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COVID Restrictions

View COVID Travel Restrictions for South Island

Do I need a COVID test to fly to South Island from Australia?

Information is based on travel restrictions from Australia to South Island

Most visitors from Australia need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter South Island.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Australia must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to South Island.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Australia are not required to quarantine after entering South Island.

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Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher - Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight to New Zealand.

Do I need a test to fly back to Australia from South Island?

Returning to Australia from South Island

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Island must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) test taken 72 hours before departing to Australia.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to quarantine after entering Australia.

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Destination points for flights from Australia to South Island

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Destination information for South Island

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Australia to South Island.

$1 = $1.05

3h 35m

16.0 °C

197.0 mm

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	$145	$746	No cancel fee	74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Jetstar	$194	$560	No cancel fee	74%	Search Jetstar flights
Singapore Airlines	$235	$833	No cancel fee	81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	$239	$634	No cancel fee	75%	Search Emirates flights
Virgin Australia	$273	$648	No cancel fee	80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	$278	$781	No cancel fee	78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Cheap flights from Australia to South Island

How to find the cheapest flight from Australia to South Island

All the information you need to plan the best null to CHC flight in 2021: compare Australia to South Island flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in South Island.

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

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

When is the cheapest time to fly from Australia to South Island (AU - EDG)?

Cheap flights from Australia to South Island in November, December 2021

The best prices found for Australia to South Island flights in November, December

Australia to South Island 2022 flight deals

Cheap flights to South Island from Australia found for next year

Direct flights to South Island from Australia

Save time with Australia to South Island direct flight deals

Last-minute flights from Australia to South Island

Late deals on return flights to South Island from Australia, departing today and this week

One-way flights to South Island from Australia

The cheapest one-way flights from Australia to South Island

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about <span class="emphasized">Australia</span> to <span class="emphasized">South Island</span> flights.

Flight FAQs

From Australia to South Island

Which airlines flying from Australia to South Island have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

Can I find flights from Australia to South Island for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Are there direct flights from Australia to South Island for under $500 on Cheapflights?

Are there last-minute flights available from Australia to South Island for under $1,300?

How popular is this Australia to South Island flight route?

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

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Flights to South Island from Australia

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COVID Restrictions

Do I need a COVID test to fly to South Island from Australia?

Do I need a test to fly back to Australia from South Island?

Destination points for flights from Australia to South Island

Select to see more specific information for flights from Australia to all places in South Island.

Destination information for South Island

Things to know before you go - useful duration and weather info for your trip from Australia to South Island.

Airports servicing

Top 6 airlines flying from Australia to South Island

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users travelling from Australia to South Island choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.

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How to find the cheapest flight from
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