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Cheap flights from Canberra to South Island from $585

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 6/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CHC
31 Jan — 7 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to South Island

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Best flights from Canberra to South Island
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Canberra to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 January 2026.

Mon 2/306:05CBR - ZQN
1 stop6h 10mVirgin Australia
Fri 13/314:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop11h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/12$750
Thu 5/310:20CBR - CHC
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 18/309:15CHC - CBR
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$768
Sun 8/315:30CBR - CHC
2 stops14h 05mJetstar
Tue 17/309:15CHC - CBR
1 stop28h 20mJetstar
Deal found 31/12$807
Sun 8/313:40CBR - CHC
1 stop8h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 18/306:00CHC - CBR
1 stop8h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 31/12$856
Wed 11/312:15CBR - CHC
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 19/306:05CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$880
Sun 21/616:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop19h 10mVirgin Australia
Thu 25/617:40ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 29/12$760
Wed 28/106:30CBR - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Wed 4/214:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/12$762
Wed 11/315:30CBR - CHC
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/306:00CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$841
Wed 11/312:15CBR - CHC
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 21/306:05CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$880
Mon 2/312:15CBR - CHC
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/315:50CHC - CBR
1 stop21h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$850
Fri 13/218:40CBR - ZQN
1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia
Fri 20/215:05ZQN - CBR
1 stop8h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/12$796
Wed 11/312:15CBR - CHC
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Wed 18/306:05CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/12$880
Thu 5/310:20CBR - CHC
2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/309:15CHC - CBR
1 stop11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$850
Sat 21/315:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop20h 55mVirgin Australia
Tue 31/317:40ZQN - CBR
1 stop7h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 31/12$854
Sun 8/315:30CBR - CHC
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/306:00CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$868
Wed 11/315:30CBR - CHC
2 stops14h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/306:05CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$892

Find 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 1 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$750

One-way from

$585

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$890
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 2/3-13/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 15m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 05m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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High demand for flights, 2% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 1 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to South Island that are best for you.

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Canberra

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 2/3

06:05-14:15

1 stop6h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

14:00-23:05

1 stop11h 05m

$750

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 21/6

16:20-13:30

1 stop19h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/6

17:40-22:25

1 stop6h 45m

$760

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 28/1

06:30-16:40

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/2

14:00-18:15

1 stop6h 15m

$762

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Thu 5/3

10:20-00:05

2 stops11h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 18/3

09:15-11:35

1 stop28h 20m

$768

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 13/2

18:40-16:40

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 20/2

15:05-21:35

1 stop8h 30m

$796

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 8/3

15:30-07:35

2 stops14h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

09:15-11:35

1 stop28h 20m

$807

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Wed 11/3

15:30-07:35

2 stops14h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

06:00-11:35

1 stop7h 35m

$841

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 2/3

12:15-17:20

1 stop27h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

15:50-11:35

1 stop21h 45m

$850

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Thu 5/3

10:20-00:05

2 stops11h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

09:15-18:15

1 stop11h 00m

$850

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

15:20-14:15

1 stop20h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:40-23:00

1 stop7h 20m

$854

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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 $410). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $717). 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.

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 1 January 2026.
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
563 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
961 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
563 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

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 fly from Canberra to South Island in about 6h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 1971 km between Canberra and South Island.

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

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  • 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.

  • 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 $410). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $717). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$448Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$553Average$765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$777Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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