How long is the flight from Canberra to South Island?

Airlines like Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Canberra to South Island in about 8h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 55m. There are 1971 km between Canberra and South Island. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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.

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?

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$397+ Flights from Canberra to South Island

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to South Island

Round-trip from	$710
One-way from	$397
Popular in	May
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$872

Virgin Australia
31/10-7/11
2 total stops
14h 25m total
Canberra to South Island

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Jetstar
15/10
2 total stops
23h 30m total
Canberra to South Island

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 17 September 2025.

Fri 31/1006:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1114:00ZQN - CBR

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$710

Sun 19/1006:25CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia

Wed 22/1017:40ZQN - CBR

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$718

Thu 30/1006:05CBR - CHC

1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1106:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$751

Thu 30/1018:40CBR - ZQN

1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$761

Fri 31/1008:55CBR - CHC

1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1106:05CHC - CBR

1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$778

Tue 14/1012:40CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 28/1006:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$827

Tue 14/1012:40CBR - CHC

1 stop26h 40mJetstar

Tue 28/1009:50CHC - CBR

2 stops31h 00mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$833

Thu 30/1006:35CBR - CHC

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1116:10CHC - CBR

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$835

Fri 24/1006:05CBR - CHC

1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1009:15CHC - CBR

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$851

Thu 30/1017:40CBR - CHC

2 stops14h 10mJetstar

Thu 6/1116:10CHC - CBR

1 stop24h 40mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$854

Fri 31/1015:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop19h 05mJetstar

Fri 7/1113:25ZQN - CBR

2 stops24h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$856

Sat 8/1106:30CBR - CHC

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1106:00CHC - CBR

1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$859

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 17 September 2025.

Fri 31/1006:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1114:00ZQN - CBR

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$710

Thu 30/1006:05CBR - CHC

1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1106:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$751

Fri 6/312:35CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 24/321:00CHC - CBR

2 stops18h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$776

Fri 31/1015:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop19h 05mJetstar

Fri 7/1113:25ZQN - CBR

2 stops24h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$856

Mon 5/112:20CBR - ZQN

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/113:45ZQN - CBR

1 stop8h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$926

Thu 30/1018:40CBR - ZQN

1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$761

Wed 4/312:15CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 25/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$763

Fri 6/313:40CBR - CHC

1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 24/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop8h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$764

Fri 31/1012:35CBR - ZQN

2 stops17h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 7/1120:25ZQN - CBR

2 stops21h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$914

Wed 4/312:15CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 24/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop13h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$773

Fri 31/1015:30CBR - ZQN

2 stops15h 30mMultiple Airlines

Fri 7/1113:05ZQN - CBR

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$950

Thu 30/1012:35CBR - ZQN

2 stops20h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 6/1112:10ZQN - CBR

2 stops10h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$939

Fri 31/1008:55CBR - CHC

1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1106:05CHC - CBR

1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$778

Sun 8/312:35CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 25/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$785

Fri 6/309:55CBR - CHC

1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways

Wed 25/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$785

Fri 6/313:40CBR - CHC

1 stop8h 30mQantas Airways

Thu 26/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$785

Sun 8/309:55CBR - CHC

1 stop12h 15mQantas Airways

Thu 26/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$785

Thu 5/308:55CBR - CHC

1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways

Thu 26/306:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$785

Wed 4/312:15CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 22/313:45CHC - CBR

1 stop9h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$791

Fri 31/1009:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop9h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1107:00ZQN - CBR

2 stops15h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$868

Last-minute flights from Canberra to South Island
Discover last-minute flight deals from Canberra to South Island. Data last updated 17 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 14/1012:40CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 28/1006:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$827

Tue 14/1012:40CBR - CHC

1 stop26h 40mJetstar

Tue 28/1009:50CHC - CBR

2 stops31h 00mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$833

Sun 19/1006:25CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 20mVirgin Australia

Wed 22/1017:40ZQN - CBR

1 stop15h 40mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/9$718

Fri 24/1006:05CBR - CHC

1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1009:15CHC - CBR

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$851

Thu 30/1006:05CBR - CHC

1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1106:05CHC - CBR

1 stop7h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$751

Thu 30/1018:40CBR - ZQN

1 stop20h 00mVirgin Australia

Thu 6/1117:30ZQN - CBR

1 stop7h 45mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$761

Thu 30/1006:35CBR - CHC

1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1116:10CHC - CBR

1 stop24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$835

Thu 30/1017:40CBR - CHC

2 stops14h 10mJetstar

Thu 6/1116:10CHC - CBR

1 stop24h 40mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$854

Fri 31/1006:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/1114:00ZQN - CBR

1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/9$710

Fri 31/1008:55CBR - CHC

1 stop13h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 7/1106:05CHC - CBR

1 stop8h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$778

Fri 31/1015:30CBR - ZQN

1 stop19h 05mJetstar

Fri 7/1113:25ZQN - CBR

2 stops24h 10mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$856

Fri 31/1015:30CBR - CHC

2 stops14h 05mJetstar

Fri 7/1109:15CHC - CBR

1 stop28h 20mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$863

One-way flights from Canberra to South Island
Search for one-way flight options from Canberra to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Wed 15/1016:05CBR - CHC

2 stops23h 30mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$397

Wed 15/1012:40CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$402

Wed 15/1016:05CBR - ZQN

1 stop18h 35mJetstar

Deal found 16/9$408

Wed 29/1012:15CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$409

Sat 25/1017:30CBR - CHC

2 stops21h 15mJetstar

Deal found 14/9$411

Tue 28/1012:15CBR - CHC

1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$415

Thu 5/311:00CBR - CHC

1 stop10h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/9$420

Wed 29/1012:15CBR - CHC

1 stop27h 05mJetstar

Deal found 15/9$430

Thu 30/1006:05CBR - CHC

1 stop16h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$432

Sat 25/1006:05CBR - CHC

1 stop6h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$439

Wed 15/1007:55CBR - ZQN

2 stops11h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$484

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CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 31/10

06:30-16:40

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/11

14:00-18:15

1 stop6h 15m

$710

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Thu 30/10

06:05-00:10

1 stop16h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 6/11

06:05-11:35

1 stop7h 30m

$751

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Thu 30/10

18:40-16:40

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

17:30-23:15

1 stop7h 45m

$761

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Wed 4/3

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

06:05-11:35

1 stop7h 30m

$763

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 6/3

13:40-00:10

1 stop8h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

06:05-13:00

1 stop8h 55m

$764

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Wed 4/3

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

06:05-17:45

1 stop13h 40m

$773

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 6/3

12:35-00:20

1 stop9h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

21:00-13:00

2 stops18h 00m

$776

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 31/10

08:55-00:10

1 stop13h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 7/11

06:05-12:05

1 stop8h 00m

$778

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 8/3

12:35-00:10

1 stop9h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

06:05-11:35

1 stop7h 30m

$785

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 6/3

09:55-00:10

1 stop12h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

06:05-11:35

1 stop7h 30m

$785

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to South Island

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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

505 reviews

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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

505 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

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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

416 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Check prices

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

907 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Check prices

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

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, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand fly from Canberra to South Island in about 8h 10m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 55m. There are 1971 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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Canberra to South Island?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Canberra 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 3 airlines flying from Canberra to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$554	Average$767	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$708	Average$904	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$778	Average$851	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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