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Cheap flights from Canberra to South Island from $475

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CHC
8 Aug — 15 Aug1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Canberra to South Island

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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 9 July 2026.

Mon 24/812:40
CBR
-
CHC
1 stop25h 45m
Jetstar
Mon 31/808:20
CHC
-
CBR
1 stop29h 45m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/7$723
Tue 18/808:10
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop6h 35m
Virgin Australia
Tue 25/817:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop6h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/7$768
Tue 11/807:15
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Wed 19/817:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop6h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 8/7$778
Wed 19/812:40
CBR
-
CHC
1 stop25h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/806:10
CHC
-
CBR
1 stop7h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$778
Tue 20/1015:35
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop19h 55m
Virgin Australia
Wed 21/1017:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop7h 20m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 6/7$811
Wed 19/807:15
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Wed 26/817:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop6h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/7$824
Tue 21/707:15
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop7h 30m
Virgin Australia
Thu 23/717:40
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop15h 45m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 7/7$840
Mon 24/815:00
CBR
-
ZQN
2 stops17h 10m
Jetstar
Wed 2/912:10
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop25h 55m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/7$847
Sun 2/812:40
CBR
-
CHC
1 stop25h 45m
Jetstar
Tue 11/809:15
CHC
-
CBR
2 stops31h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/7$847
Wed 28/1006:05
CBR
-
ZQN
1 stop6h 10m
Virgin Australia
Sat 7/1117:30
ZQN
-
CBR
1 stop20h 10m
Virgin Australia
Deal found 5/7$854
Sun 2/818:50
CBR
-
CHC
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/809:15
CHC
-
CBR
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7$870
Wed 19/815:00
CBR
-
CHC
2 stops15h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 26/818:55
CHC
-
CBR
2 stops22h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/7$873

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 9 July 2026.

Round-trip from

$723

One-way from

$475

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$935
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/8-31/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 05m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 9 July 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 24/8

12:40-16:25

1 stop25h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

08:20-12:05

1 stop29h 45m

$726
Fastest return journey

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 24/8

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 2/9

17:40-22:25

1 stop6h 45m

$768

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 20/10

15:35-13:30

1 stop19h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 21/10

17:40-23:00

1 stop7h 20m

$811

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 2/8

12:40-16:25

1 stop25h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 11/8

09:15-14:20

2 stops31h 05m

$847

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 19/7

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 21/7

17:40-22:25

1 stop6h 45m

$863

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 24/8

15:00-00:10

1 stop7h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

21:00-15:30

2 stops20h 30m

$870

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Tue 11/8

12:40-20:00

1 stop29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 19/8

18:30-14:35

2 stops22h 05m

$890

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 2/8

12:40-16:25

1 stop25h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 11/8

06:10-12:05

1 stop7h 55m

$896

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 14/9

15:00-00:10

1 stop7h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 19/9

16:05-14:20

1 stop24h 15m

$910

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 23/8

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 30/8

14:25-21:55

1 stop9h 30m

$936

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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 9 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canberra to South Island, such as Virgin Australia and Qantas 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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews
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Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,059 reviews
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
463 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.4

Entertainment

6.4

Boarding

7.8

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Elio,Jan 2026

MEL - ADL

Starting to be as efficient as qantas… bar the food offerings Virgin is up there now

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Canberra to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 and Virgin Australia fly from Canberra to South Island in about 7h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 15m. 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.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Canberra to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Canberra to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 9 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$670Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$704Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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