How long is the flight from Canberra to South Island?

Airlines like Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways fly from Canberra to South Island in about 7h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 25m. 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 are the most popular airlines that fly from Canberra to South Island?

When booking a flight from Canberra to South Island, you may want to consider flying on Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways or Air New Zealand as they are the most popular for this route.

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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Wed 17/607:15

CBR

ZQN

1 stop7h 30m

Virgin Australia

Sat 20/617:40

ZQN

CBR

1 stop18h 10m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 23/3$685

Wed 6/512:40

CBR

CHC

1 stop25h 45m

Jetstar

Wed 13/508:20

CHC

CBR

1 stop29h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 22/3$748

Wed 6/506:20

CBR

ZQN

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Sun 10/516:35

ZQN

CBR

1 stop7h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 26/3$757

Sun 26/407:15

CBR

ZQN

1 stop7h 30m

Virgin Australia

Sun 3/517:40

ZQN

CBR

1 stop15h 45m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 27/3$777

Fri 8/506:05

CBR

CHC

1 stop6h 40m

Qantas Airways

Fri 15/506:20

CHC

CBR

1 stop7h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 24/3$782

Sat 28/315:20

CBR

ZQN

1 stop20h 10m

Virgin Australia

Sun 29/317:45

ZQN

CBR

1 stop7h 15m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 27/3$790

Sun 10/519:10

CBR

ZQN

1 stop18h 30m

Virgin Australia

Sun 17/514:25

ZQN

CBR

1 stop20h 10m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 25/3$799

Fri 27/306:05

CBR

ZQN

1 stop6h 10m

Virgin Australia

Sat 28/314:00

ZQN

CBR

1 stop25h 35m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 26/3$802

Sun 10/517:55

CBR

CHC

1 stop18h 50m

Qantas Airways

Sun 17/515:45

CHC

CBR

1 stop23h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/3$822

Fri 8/518:40

CBR

ZQN

1 stop16h 50m

Virgin Australia

Fri 15/514:25

ZQN

CBR

1 stop9h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 23/3$825

Mon 26/1006:05

CBR

ZQN

1 stop6h 10m

Virgin Australia

Thu 29/1015:05

ZQN

CBR

1 stop8h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 24/3$831

Fri 8/506:05

CBR

CHC

1 stop6h 40m

Emirates

Fri 15/506:20

CHC

CBR

1 stop17h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 23/3$831

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Wed 6/512:40

CBR

CHC

1 stop25h 45m

Jetstar

Wed 13/508:20

CHC

CBR

1 stop29h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 22/3$748

Wed 6/506:20

CBR

ZQN

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Wed 13/516:35

ZQN

CBR

1 stop7h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 21/3$761

Sun 10/517:55

CBR

CHC

1 stop18h 50m

Qantas Airways

Sun 17/515:45

CHC

CBR

1 stop23h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/3$822

Fri 8/506:05

CBR

CHC

1 stop6h 40m

Emirates

Fri 15/506:20

CHC

CBR

1 stop17h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 23/3$831

Wed 6/512:40

CBR

CHC

1 stop8h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 13/515:35

CHC

CBR

2 stops22h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$839

Fri 8/516:15

CBR

CHC

2 stops13h 55m

Air New Zealand

Fri 15/520:00

CHC

CBR

2 stops18h 10m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 23/3$881

Wed 17/615:35

CBR

ZQN

2 stops22h 05m

Virgin Australia

Sat 20/617:40

ZQN

CBR

1 stop18h 10m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 23/3$793

Sun 10/512:40

CBR

CHC

2 stops31h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 17/515:45

CHC

CBR

1 stop7h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/3$841

Wed 6/511:35

CBR

CHC

2 stops18h 00m

Air New Zealand

Wed 13/520:00

CHC

CBR

2 stops19h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 22/3$900

Sun 10/516:20

CBR

ZQN

2 stops21h 20m

Virgin Australia

Sun 17/514:25

ZQN

CBR

1 stop20h 10m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 25/3$861

Sun 17/506:10

CBR

ZQN

1 stop6h 20m

Qantas Airways

Wed 20/515:25

ZQN

CBR

1 stop28h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 23/3$955

Tue 21/413:55

CBR

ZQN

1 stop24h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 28/420:25

ZQN

CBR

2 stops23h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 22/3$910

Wed 6/512:40

CBR

ZQN

2 stops19h 00m

Air New Zealand

Wed 13/515:05

ZQN

CBR

2 stops19h 20m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 21/3$935

Fri 8/508:10

CBR

ZQN

1 stop9h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 15/516:05

ZQN

CBR

2 stops22h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 23/3$926

Fri 15/506:20

CBR

ZQN

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Sun 17/516:35

ZQN

CBR

2 stops20h 15m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 26/3$962

Fri 8/512:40

CBR

ZQN

2 stops17h 45m

Air New Zealand

Fri 15/507:00

ZQN

CBR

2 stops11h 55m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 23/3$969

Tue 21/414:05

CBR

ZQN

2 stops17h 35m

Air New Zealand

Tue 28/416:30

ZQN

CBR

2 stops21h 40m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 22/3$998

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Round-trip from	$685
One-way from	$374
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$828

Virgin Australia
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2 total stops
25h 40m total
Canberra to South Island

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Jetstar
11/5
1 total stop
7h 10m total
Canberra to South Island

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CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Wed 6/5

12:40-16:25

1 stop25h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

08:20-12:05

1 stop29h 45m

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CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 6/5

06:20-15:40

1 stop7h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 13/5

16:35-22:05

1 stop7h 30m

$761

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 17/6

15:35-15:40

2 stops22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 20/6

17:40-09:50

1 stop18h 10m

$793

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 10/5

17:55-14:45

1 stop18h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

15:45-13:25

1 stop23h 40m

$822

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 8/5

06:05-14:45

1 stop6h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

06:20-21:30

1 stop17h 10m

$831

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Wed 6/5

12:40-23:35

1 stop8h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

15:35-12:05

2 stops22h 30m

$839

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 10/5

12:40-22:10

2 stops31h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

15:45-21:05

1 stop7h 20m

$841

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 10/5

16:20-15:40

2 stops21h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

14:25-08:35

1 stop20h 10m

$861

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 8/5

16:15-08:10

2 stops13h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

20:00-12:10

2 stops18h 10m

$881

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Wed 6/5

11:35-07:35

2 stops18h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

20:00-13:25

2 stops19h 25m

$900

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CBR-CHC

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to South Island (average of $455). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $809). 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

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.

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8.0

Very Good

621 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

621 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

621 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

449 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

621 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,011 reviews

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

621 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SIN - AKL

We were stuck on tarmac for an hour after boarding

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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 Jetstar, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways fly from Canberra to South Island in about 7h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 25m. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to South Island (average of $455). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $809). 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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