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Cheap flights from Canberra to South Island from $426

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CHC
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 December 2025.

Wed 10/1206:30CBR - ZQN
1 stop8h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 13/1217:30ZQN - CBR
1 stop26h 30mVirgin Australia
Deal found 4/12$874
Thu 18/1206:00CBR - ZQN
1 stop6h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 4/115:30ZQN - CBR
1 stop8h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$2,113

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

Round-trip from

$736

One-way from

$426

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$918
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/4-27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 15m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 05m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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

Sat 18/4

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/4

17:40-22:25

1 stop6h 45m

$736

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 16/1

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

06:05-20:40

1 stop16h 35m

$765

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 24/5

12:40-14:45

1 stop24h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

06:20-12:05

1 stop7h 45m

$786

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 8/3

12:20-16:40

1 stop26h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

15:05-21:35

1 stop8h 30m

$805

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 16/1

15:30-00:05

1 stop6h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

16:20-17:00

2 stops26h 40m

$808

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 16/1

15:30-00:05

1 stop6h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

16:10-17:50

2 stops27h 40m

$832

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

15:35-13:10

1 stop19h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:40-23:00

1 stop7h 20m

$847

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Tue 17/2

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

16:05-09:10

1 stop19h 05m

$885

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sat 17/1

10:40-00:05

1 stop11h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 24/1

16:10-14:55

1 stop24h 45m

$898

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 24/5

16:25-07:25

2 stops13h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

06:00-13:10

1 stop9h 10m

$910

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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 $414). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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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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 December 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
547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
547 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
426 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
547 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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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, Qantas Airways, and Jetstar fly from Canberra to South Island in about 6h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 20m. There are 2190 km between Canberra and South Island. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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  • 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 $414). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $724). 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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