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Cheap flights from Brisbane to South Island from $283

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 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BNE — CHC
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$477

One-way from

$283

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$602
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/9-15/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 45m total
  • Brisbane to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 4/12
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 30m total
  • Brisbane to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 11 July 2025.

Mon 8/919:35BNE - CHC
2 stops14h 45mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/906:05CHC - BNE
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$477
Mon 25/823:20BNE - CHC
1 stop14h 35mJetstar
Mon 1/917:50CHC - BNE
1 stop16h 40mJetstar
Deal found 11/7$478
Fri 15/823:35BNE - DUD
1 stop9h 40mJetstar
Fri 22/811:50DUD - BNE
1 stop9h 05mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$510
Wed 6/818:55BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 13/806:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$529
Sun 14/923:35BNE - CHC
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1006:05CHC - BNE
Nonstop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$533
Tue 12/823:20BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 00mJetstar
Tue 19/816:50ZQN - BNE
1 stop17h 40mJetstar
Deal found 10/7$547
Sat 13/1217:55BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mEmirates
Mon 19/106:20CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 45mEmirates
Deal found 9/7$548
Wed 30/713:50BNE - NSN
2 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/818:25NSN - BNE
2 stops16h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$565
Thu 21/819:35BNE - BHE
2 stops18h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 28/809:55BHE - BNE
2 stops10h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$565
Wed 6/813:50BNE - TIU
2 stops19h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/811:20TIU - BNE
1 stop8h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$571
Fri 14/1118:10BNE - ZQN
1 stop11h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 22/1113:05ZQN - BNE
1 stop6h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$571
Mon 25/819:15BNE - DUD
1 stop10h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/918:45DUD - BNE
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$576

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Brisbane to South Island that are best for you.

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Brisbane

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Mon 8/9

19:35-12:20

2 stops14h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 15/9

06:05-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

$477

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Mon 25/8

23:20-15:55

1 stop14h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

17:50-08:30

1 stop16h 40m

$478

BrisbaneDunedin

BNE - DUD

BNEDUD

Brisbane

Fri 15/8

23:35-11:15

1 stop9h 40m

Dunedin

Fri 22/8

11:50-18:55

1 stop9h 05m

$510

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Wed 6/8

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 13/8

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

$529

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Sun 14/9

23:35-17:35

1 stop16h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 11/10

06:05-07:05

Nonstop4h 00m

$533

BrisbaneQueenstown

BNE - ZQN

BNEZQN

Brisbane

Tue 12/8

23:20-12:20

1 stop11h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 19/8

16:50-08:30

1 stop17h 40m

$547

BrisbaneChristchurch

BNE - CHC

BNECHC

Brisbane

Sat 13/12

17:55-00:25

Nonstop3h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

06:20-07:05

Nonstop3h 45m

$548

BrisbaneNelson

BNE - NSN

BNENSN

Brisbane

Wed 30/7

13:50-09:50

2 stops18h 00m

Nelson

Sun 3/8

18:25-08:30

2 stops16h 05m

$565

BrisbaneBlenheim

BNE - BHE

BNEBHE

Brisbane

Thu 21/8

19:35-15:45

2 stops18h 10m

Blenheim

Thu 28/8

09:55-18:25

2 stops10h 30m

$565

BrisbaneTimaru

BNE - TIU

BNETIU

Brisbane

Wed 6/8

13:50-10:50

2 stops19h 00m

Timaru

Mon 11/8

11:20-18:05

1 stop8h 45m

$571

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 11 July 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 11 July 2025.

The most flights from BNE to zzEDG are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 11 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
456 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,June 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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?

    Within the past month, 3,077 users have taken a look at flights from Brisbane to South Island.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $283. However, be on the lookout for offers from Jetstar 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?

    The most popular flight routes from Brisbane to South Island are Brisbane - Queenstown Intl, Brisbane - Christchurch and Brisbane - Nelson.

  • 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 (74%), Emirates (74%), China Eastern (74%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $262. While the most popular route (Brisbane - Queenstown Intl) can be booked for $510 on average our data indicates $790 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$337Average$670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$348Average$606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$406Average$806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$412Average$812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$448Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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