Cheap flights from Brisbane to South Island from $270

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CHC
12 Oct — 19 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from Brisbane to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Brisbane to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 12 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$495

One-way from

$270

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$662
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/12-9/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 05m total
  • Brisbane to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 10m total
  • Brisbane to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($68 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Brisbane to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Brisbane to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Thu 4/1212:05BNE - CHC
1 stop7h 15mJetstar
Tue 9/1220:35CHC - BNE
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$495
Fri 31/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop6h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1120:35CHC - BNE
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/9$498
Sat 25/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Mon 3/1118:50CHC - BNE
1 stop15h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$502
Sat 25/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Wed 5/1117:20CHC - BNE
1 stop17h 05mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$504
Sat 25/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Tue 4/1120:35CHC - BNE
1 stop13h 50mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$507
Sat 25/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Fri 7/1115:30CHC - BNE
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$508
Sat 25/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Sun 2/1115:30CHC - BNE
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$513
Sat 15/1122:55BNE - CHC
1 stop6h 30mJetstar
Mon 15/1211:50CHC - BNE
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$517
Sat 29/1122:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Tue 16/1211:50CHC - BNE
1 stop11h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$520
Fri 31/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop7h 55mJetstar
Sun 2/1115:30CHC - BNE
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 11/9$528
Mon 3/1122:55BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 50mJetstar
Sun 9/1115:30CHC - BNE
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$546
Tue 14/1022:55BNE - CHC
1 stop12h 40mJetstar
Mon 20/1020:30CHC - BNE
1 stop14h 00mJetstar
Deal found 10/9$547

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Fly from

Brisbane

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Fri 28/11

22:55-08:25

1 stop6h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 15/12

11:50-20:25

1 stop11h 35m

$517

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Sat 15/11

22:55-08:25

1 stop6h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 15/12

11:50-20:25

1 stop11h 35m

$517

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Sat 29/11

22:55-16:45

1 stop14h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 16/12

11:50-20:25

1 stop11h 35m

$520

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE - ZQN

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Thu 30/10

22:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/11

13:25-07:25

1 stop21h 00m

$561

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Tue 17/2

12:05-22:20

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

10:30-20:25

1 stop12h 55m

$565

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Wed 10/12

22:55-14:40

1 stop12h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 12/12

11:50-20:05

1 stop11h 15m

$565

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Fri 31/10

22:55-09:50

1 stop7h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 1/11

17:20-21:25

1 stop7h 05m

$568

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

18:10-00:40

Nonstop3h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

16:05-17:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$596

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Fri 13/2

10:40-17:10

Nonstop3h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 28/2

16:05-17:00

Nonstop3h 55m

$606

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE - ZQN

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Sat 1/11

22:55-10:05

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/11

17:30-07:25

1 stop16h 55m

$617

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Brisbane to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Brisbane to South Island

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Brisbane 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 BNE to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Brisbane 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 12 September 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Brisbane to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Brisbane 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 12 September 2025.

The most flights from BNE to zzEDG are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 12 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Brisbane to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Brisbane to South Island?

    Most people fly from Brisbane (BNE) if they book a flight from Brisbane to South Island. Brisbane is conveniently located just 12.3 km from Brisbane’s city centre.

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

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Brisbane to South Island in 6h 30m. Fly via Jetstar or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. The distance from Brisbane to South Island is about 2494 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $270. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Brisbane to South Island for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Brisbane to South Island?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Brisbane to South Island?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Brisbane to South Island on time: Qantas Airways (84%), Emirates (84%), China Eastern (84%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $287. While the most popular route (Brisbane - Queenstown Intl) can be booked for $572 on average, our data indicates $523 when flying from Brisbane to South Island.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Brisbane to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Brisbane 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 Brisbane to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Brisbane 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 12 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$313Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$333Average$682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$378Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$408Average$800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$442Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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