Cheap flights from Gold Coast to South Island from $214

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 27/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CHC
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gold Coast to South Island

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Cheapest flights from Gold Coast to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gold Coast to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 February 2026.

Sat 7/309:25
OOL
-
DUD
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 14/316:45
DUD
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/2$320
Thu 5/309:25
OOL
-
DUD
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 17/316:45
DUD
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 9/2$322
Mon 4/508:45
OOL
-
DUD
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 18/515:05
DUD
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$342
Mon 15/618:50
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Sat 20/616:05
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$361
Sat 14/209:25
OOL
-
DUD
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 21/216:45
DUD
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$370
Thu 30/408:45
OOL
-
DUD
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 14/515:05
DUD
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$374
Tue 3/309:25
OOL
-
DUD
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Thu 12/316:45
DUD
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 6/2$380
Mon 23/306:15
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Mon 30/313:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 5/2$398
Tue 16/618:50
OOL
-
CHC
Nonstop3h 15m
Jetstar
Mon 22/616:05
CHC
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 40m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$400
Tue 24/306:15
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 31/313:40
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$400
Tue 10/306:15
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Tue 24/313:35
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 8/2$401
Sat 7/306:15
OOL
-
ZQN
Nonstop3h 20m
Jetstar
Sat 14/313:35
ZQN
-
OOL
Nonstop3h 30m
Jetstar
Deal found 7/2$410

Find flight deals from Gold Coast to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gold Coast to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$320

One-way from

$214

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$377
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/3-14/3
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($69 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gold Coast to South Island that are best for you.

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CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 5/3

09:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 17/3

16:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$322

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 15/6

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 20/6

16:05-17:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$361

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 17/3

09:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 24/3

16:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$361

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 4/5

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 9/5

16:05-17:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$363

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 30/4

08:45-14:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Thu 14/5

15:05-16:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$374

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 3/3

09:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Thu 12/3

16:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$378

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 16/6

18:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

16:05-17:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$400

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 24/3

06:15-12:35

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

13:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$400

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 10/3

06:15-12:35

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

13:35-14:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$401

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 14/3

09:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 19/5

15:05-16:45

Nonstop3h 40m

$401

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Gold Coast to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Gold Coast to South Island

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gold Coast to South Island (average of $139). Flying from Gold Coast to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 SKM to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Gold Coast 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 10 February 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Gold Coast to South Island as you normally would.

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 10 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andJetstar from Gold Coast to South Island to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

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

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  • How popular is this Gold Coast to South Island flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Gold Coast to South Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from Gold Coast to South Island in 3h 20m. Fly via Jetstar to get the fastest option. The distance from Gold Coast to South Island is about 2456 km. Generally, flights for this route are direct.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $178. Users have also found prices from $304 and $341 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gold Coast to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gold Coast to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gold Coast to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gold Coast to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gold Coast to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gold Coast 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 Gold Coast to South Island?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gold Coast to South Island (average of $139). Flying from Gold Coast to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $305). 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 Gold Coast to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Gold Coast 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 10 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$205Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$261Average$623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$279Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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