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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 8 February 2026.

Sat 21/314:25

CBR

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ZQN

1 stop20h 45m

Virgin Australia

Tue 31/317:40

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 7/2$637

Wed 25/306:30

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop8h 10m

Virgin Australia

Wed 1/417:40

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 7/2$644

Sun 21/607:15

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop7h 30m

Virgin Australia

Thu 25/616:30

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop17h 25m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 5/2$658

Mon 23/318:40

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 00m

Virgin Australia

Mon 30/317:40

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 6/2$692

Tue 24/312:15

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop9h 55m

Qantas Airways

Tue 31/306:20

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/2$704

Fri 20/318:55

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop16h 15m

Virgin Australia

Fri 27/315:05

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop8h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 6/2$710

Thu 5/313:40

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop8h 30m

Qantas Airways

Thu 12/306:05

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 30m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 4/2$720

Mon 23/312:15

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop9h 55m

Qantas Airways

Mon 30/306:00

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop12h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/2$755

Mon 16/312:15

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop9h 55m

Qantas Airways

Mon 23/306:05

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop27h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/2$759

Tue 24/312:15

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop27h 05m

Jetstar

Tue 31/317:20

CHC

-

CBR

2 stops20h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 6/2$789

Sun 17/512:40

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop24h 05m

Qantas Airways

Thu 21/506:20

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 7/2$794

Fri 3/406:05

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop16h 05m

Qantas Airways

Fri 10/415:45

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/2$819

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 8 February 2026.

Sat 21/314:25

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 45m

Virgin Australia

Tue 31/317:40

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 7/2$637

Thu 5/313:40

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop8h 30m

Qantas Airways

Thu 12/306:05

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 30m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 4/2$720

Tue 24/312:15

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop27h 05m

Jetstar

Tue 31/317:20

CHC

-

CBR

2 stops20h 45m

Jetstar

Deal found 6/2$789

Sat 21/210:40

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop11h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 3/306:05

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop12h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2$866

Mon 16/314:50

CBR

-

CHC

2 stops15h 15m

Air New Zealand

Mon 23/321:05

CHC

-

CBR

2 stops19h 05m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 6/2$871

Wed 25/306:30

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop8h 10m

Virgin Australia

Wed 1/417:40

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 7/2$644

Sun 21/607:15

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop7h 30m

Virgin Australia

Thu 25/616:30

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop17h 25m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 5/2$658

Mon 23/312:15

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop9h 55m

Qantas Airways

Mon 30/306:00

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop12h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/2$755

Mon 16/312:15

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop9h 55m

Qantas Airways

Mon 23/306:05

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop27h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/2$759

Mon 23/318:40

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 00m

Virgin Australia

Mon 30/317:40

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop7h 20m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 6/2$692

Thu 5/310:35

CBR

-

CHC

2 stops9h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/306:05

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 4/2$873

Fri 20/318:55

CBR

-

ZQN

1 stop16h 15m

Virgin Australia

Fri 27/315:05

ZQN

-

CBR

1 stop8h 30m

Virgin Australia

Deal found 6/2$710

Sun 17/512:40

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop24h 05m

Qantas Airways

Thu 21/506:20

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 7/2$794

Fri 3/406:05

CBR

-

CHC

1 stop16h 05m

Qantas Airways

Fri 10/415:45

CHC

-

CBR

1 stop7h 45m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/2$819

Find flight deals from Canberra to South Island

Round-trip from	$637
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia
21/3-31/3
2 total stops
28h 05m total
Canberra to South Island

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($331 potential increase over avg. return price).

Cheapest flight prices on average. 7% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Depart

Return

Price

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 21/3

14:25-13:10

1 stop20h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:40-23:00

1 stop7h 20m

$637

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Wed 25/3

06:30-16:40

1 stop8h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/4

17:40-23:00

1 stop7h 20m

$644

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sun 21/6

07:15-16:45

1 stop7h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 25/6

16:30-07:55

1 stop17h 25m

$658

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 23/3

18:40-16:40

1 stop20h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/3

17:40-23:00

1 stop7h 20m

$692

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Fri 20/3

18:55-13:10

1 stop16h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/3

15:05-21:35

1 stop8h 30m

$710

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Thu 5/3

13:40-00:10

1 stop8h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

06:05-11:35

1 stop7h 30m

$720

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 23/3

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

06:00-16:55

1 stop12h 55m

$755

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 16/3

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 23/3

06:05-07:10

1 stop27h 05m

$759

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Tue 24/3

12:15-17:20

1 stop27h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

17:20-12:05

2 stops20h 45m

$789

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 17/5

12:40-14:45

1 stop24h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 21/5

06:20-12:05

1 stop7h 45m

$794

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to South Island

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CBR-ZQN

CBR-CHC

Estimated return price

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Canberra to South Island

CBR-zzEDG

CBR-ZQN

CBR-CHC

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 $390). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

7.5

Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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 Jetstar fly from Canberra to South Island in about 8h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 35m. There are 2190 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Canberra to South Island (average of $390). Flying from Canberra to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $683). 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
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$413	Average$857	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$524	Average$739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$740	Average$827	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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