How long is the flight from Canberra to South Island?

Airlines like Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways fly from Canberra to South Island in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 30m. There are 2190 km between Canberra and South Island. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CBR to EDG?

When flying from Canberra to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

For a flight from Canberra to South Island, you will be flying from Canberra. Canberra (CBR) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

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Round-trip from	$760
One-way from	$412
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$1,770

Virgin Australia
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2 total stops
46h 25m total
Canberra to South Island

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Qantas Airways
12/11-31/12
1 total stop
6h 30m total
Canberra to South Island

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Thu 12/11

06:00-14:30

1 stop6h 30m

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Wed 31/12

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1 stop9h 35m

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00:00-22:00

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CBR Canberra - CHC Christchurch

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11:40-08:10

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CBR Canberra - CHC Christchurch

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18:55-18:50

2 stops21h 55m

Christchurch

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00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$498

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CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

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Fri 25/12

08:10-19:00

1 stop8h 50m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

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Sat 26/12

08:10-19:00

1 stop8h 50m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

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$550

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CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

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Fri 25/12

07:05-12:35

2 stops27h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$560

CanberraQueenstown

CBR Canberra - ZQN Queenstown Intl

CBRZQN

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Mon 18/1

18:40-16:40

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/2

17:35-18:00

1 stop26h 25m

$760

CanberraChristchurch

CBR Canberra - CHC Christchurch

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Canberra

Fri 6/11

18:55-13:25

3 stops16h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-22:00

Nonstop0h 00m

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CanberraChristchurch

CBR Canberra - CHC Christchurch

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Wed 4/11

15:30-07:40

2 stops14h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 11/11

15:45-11:40

1 stop21h 55m

$773

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Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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8.0

Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Canberra to South Island?
For a flight from Canberra to South Island, you will be flying from Canberra. Canberra (CBR) is just 6.4 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Canberra to South Island?
Airlines like Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways fly from Canberra to South Island in about 6h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 30m. There are 2190 km between Canberra and South Island. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Canberra to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Canberra to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Canberra to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Canberra to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Canberra to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Canberra 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.

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