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Cheap flights from Gold Coast to South Island from $218

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 20/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CHC
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

Cheap 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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

$347

One-way from

$218

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$408
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/7-2/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 20/7
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Gold Coast to South Island

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 13 June 2025.

Sat 26/709:25OOL - DUD
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Sat 2/815:45DUD - OOL
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$347
Fri 18/718:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 21/716:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 12/6$368
Sun 13/718:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 25/705:45CHC - OOL
1 stop13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$450
Mon 21/719:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mJetstar
Wed 30/710:30ZQN - OOL
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 11/6$480
Sat 26/711:55OOL - CHC
1 stop6h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 2/816:00CHC - OOL
1 stop20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6$563
Mon 4/819:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/815:05ZQN - OOL
1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$596
Fri 25/708:40OOL - DUD
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/806:35DUD - OOL
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6$691
Mon 23/613:20OOL - ZQN
1 stop22h 10mVirgin Australia
Sat 28/618:00ZQN - OOL
1 stop19h 15mVirgin Australia
Deal found 12/6$700
Thu 7/809:00OOL - ZQN
1 stop21h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/818:20ZQN - OOL
1 stop15h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$726
Fri 25/718:45OOL - DUD
2 stops13h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/806:35DUD - OOL
2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/6$746
Wed 9/715:35OOL - CHC
1 stop6h 24mQantas Airways
Mon 14/715:45CHC - OOL
1 stop8h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6$967

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gold Coast 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 13 June 2025.
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

Sat 26/7

09:25-14:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Sat 2/8

15:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$347

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 18/7

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 21/7

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

$368

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 13/7

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 25/7

05:45-17:35

1 stop13h 50m

$450

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 21/7

19:05-10:10

1 stop13h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/7

10:30-16:45

1 stop8h 15m

$480

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 26/7

11:55-20:25

1 stop6h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 2/8

16:00-10:45

1 stop20h 45m

$563

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 4/8

19:05-10:10

1 stop13h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/8

15:05-07:50

1 stop18h 45m

$596

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 25/7

08:40-11:15

2 stops24h 35m

Dunedin

Fri 1/8

06:35-16:45

1 stop12h 10m

$691

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 23/6

13:20-13:30

1 stop22h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/6

18:00-11:15

1 stop19h 15m

$700

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 7/8

09:00-08:25

1 stop21h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/8

18:20-07:50

1 stop15h 30m

$726

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 25/7

18:45-10:10

2 stops13h 25m

Dunedin

Fri 1/8

06:35-17:35

2 stops13h 00m

$746

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/6

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Gold Coast with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gold Coast to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Gold Coast 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 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 13 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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 13 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from Gold Coast to South Island. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gold Coast to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this Gold Coast to South Island flight route?

  • 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 $218. Users have also found prices from $348 and $436 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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

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    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gold Coast to South Island (average of $346). Flying from Gold Coast 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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Top 4 airlines flying from Gold Coast to South Island

Discover the top 4 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 13 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$302Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$344Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$422Average$704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$765Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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