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Cheap flights from Canberra to South Island from $366

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 9/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CHC
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Canberra to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Canberra to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 November 2025.

Fri 19/1219:05CBR - ZQN
1 stop14h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 26/1219:50ZQN - CBR
1 stop16h 10mVirgin Australia
Deal found 3/11$798
Sun 14/1208:50CBR - CHC
1 stop13h 20mQantas Airways
Sun 21/1206:05CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$905
Mon 17/1118:25CBR - CHC
1 stop27h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1106:05CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$955
Thu 4/1206:05CBR - ZQN
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 12/1215:05ZQN - CBR
1 stop21h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/11$958
Thu 4/1213:40CBR - ZQN
2 stops16h 55mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/1220:25ZQN - CBR
2 stops21h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/11$1,010
Sun 14/1215:30CBR - CHC
1 stop6h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 21/1212:00CHC - CBR
2 stops11h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,021
Mon 17/1118:55CBR - CHC
2 stops18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1109:15CHC - CBR
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,059
Thu 18/1206:05CBR - CHC
2 stops9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/1206:05CHC - CBR
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11$1,104
Sat 8/1106:05CBR - CHC
1 stop6h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 16/1106:20CHC - CBR
1 stop11h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,147
Thu 18/1206:05CBR - CHC
1 stop16h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 25/1206:05CHC - CBR
1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$1,173
Thu 4/1212:00CBR - ZQN
2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/1214:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop11h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11$2,333
Thu 4/1212:00CBR - ZQN
2 stops20h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1211:15ZQN - CBR
2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$2,592

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Canberra to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$767

One-way from

$366

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$979
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 16/2-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 50m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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9/2
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 25m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Canberra 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to South Island that are best for you.

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CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 19/12

19:05-11:30

1 stop14h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 26/12

19:50-10:00

1 stop16h 10m

$798

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

12:20-16:40

1 stop26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

13:40-15:25

1 stop27h 45m

$839

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

09:40-16:40

1 stop29h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

14:25-23:00

2 stops10h 35m

$902

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 14/12

08:50-00:10

1 stop13h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 21/12

06:05-11:35

1 stop7h 30m

$905

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 17/11

18:25-00:10

1 stop27h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 20/11

06:05-11:35

1 stop7h 30m

$955

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 4/12

06:05-14:15

1 stop6h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

15:05-10:50

1 stop21h 45m

$958

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 4/12

13:40-08:35

2 stops16h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 12/12

20:25-15:50

2 stops21h 25m

$1,010

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sat 8/11

06:05-14:30

1 stop6h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 16/11

06:00-17:45

1 stop13h 45m

$1,078

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Thu 18/12

06:05-18:00

2 stops9h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 25/12

06:05-20:40

1 stop16h 35m

$1,104

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sat 8/11

06:05-14:30

1 stop6h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 16/11

06:20-16:10

1 stop11h 50m

$1,147

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to South Island

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to South Island (average of $421). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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 CBR to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra 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 5 November 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 21% on flights from Canberra to South Island by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 5 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canberra to South Island, such as Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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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 13h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 05m. 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.

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    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.

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to South Island (average of $421). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $736). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$460Average$913FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$569Average$787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$798Average$873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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