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Cheap flights from Canberra to South Island from $340

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 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CBR — CHC
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$622

One-way from

$340

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$945
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 18/8-29/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 12h 40m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 1/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 05m total
  • Canberra to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 11 July 2025.

Mon 18/808:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop6h 25mVirgin Australia
Fri 29/818:00ZQN - CBR
1 stop6h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 8/7$622
Mon 4/815:05CBR - CHC
1 stop7h 05mJetstar
Wed 13/808:20CHC - CBR
1 stop29h 45mJetstar
Deal found 10/7$684
Sat 9/813:35CBR - CHC
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/806:20CHC - CBR
1 stop7h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$728
Mon 4/813:50CBR - CHC
1 stop8h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 13/808:05CHC - CBR
2 stops11h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$753
Mon 18/808:20CBR - ZQN
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/811:25ZQN - CBR
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/7$759
Tue 28/1012:15CBR - CHC
1 stop9h 55mQantas Airways
Fri 31/1006:00CHC - CBR
1 stop13h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$789
Tue 28/1011:55CBR - CHC
1 stop10h 00mEmirates
Fri 31/1018:20CHC - CBR
1 stop26h 25mEmirates
Deal found 9/7$833
Sat 23/806:05CBR - ZQN
2 stops13h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 30/807:05ZQN - CBR
1 stop8h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$864
Mon 18/813:50CBR - ZQN
2 stops20h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 29/815:05ZQN - CBR
2 stops20h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$865

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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 11 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Canberra to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Canberra

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 18/8

08:20-16:45

1 stop6h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/8

18:00-22:15

1 stop6h 15m

$622

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 4/8

15:05-00:10

1 stop7h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 13/8

08:20-12:05

1 stop29h 45m

$684

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sat 9/8

13:35-12:55

1 stop21h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 19/8

06:20-12:05

1 stop7h 45m

$728

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Mon 4/8

13:50-23:50

1 stop8h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 13/8

08:05-17:05

2 stops11h 00m

$753

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sun 23/11

12:15-00:10

1 stop9h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 29/11

06:05-16:10

1 stop12h 05m

$771

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 18/8

08:20-16:45

1 stop6h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/8

11:25-14:35

2 stops29h 10m

$785

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Fri 21/11

13:35-14:00

1 stop22h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 30/11

18:20-07:00

1 stop14h 40m

$824

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Sat 23/8

06:05-21:15

2 stops13h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 30/8

07:05-13:10

1 stop8h 05m

$864

CanberraQueenstown

CBR - ZQN

CBRZQN

Canberra

Mon 18/8

13:50-12:20

2 stops20h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/8

15:05-09:15

2 stops20h 10m

$865

CanberraChristchurch

CBR - CHC

CBRCHC

Canberra

Sat 22/11

06:05-14:15

1 stop6h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 30/11

06:00-13:40

1 stop9h 40m

$987

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/7

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Best time to book a flight from Canberra to South Island

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

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?

Find hourly flight availability from Canberra to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 July 2025.

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

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 11 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Canberra to South Island, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
876 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
456 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Canberra to South Island one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Canberra to South Island are Jetstar ($340), Virgin Australia ($350), and Air New Zealand ($414).

  • 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?

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  • 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$564Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$791Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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