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Cheap flights from Gold Coast to South Island from $219

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 24/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CHC
6 May — 13 May1
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 1 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$356

One-way from

$219

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$410
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 12/6-16/6
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 24/6
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($62 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 May 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 1 May 2025.

Thu 12/618:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 16/616:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$356
Thu 12/606:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Thu 19/612:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 30/4$406
Sat 17/518:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/606:00CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$542
Sat 14/619:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/613:05ZQN - OOL
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$556
Fri 15/811:55OOL - CHC
1 stop8h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 18/805:45CHC - OOL
1 stop7h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/5$572
Sat 14/619:05OOL - DUD
1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/613:35DUD - OOL
1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$711
Sat 3/508:20OOL - ZQN
1 stop26h 00mVirgin Australia
Wed 7/514:25ZQN - OOL
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 30/4$738
Sat 14/611:25OOL - ZQN
1 stop24h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/616:10ZQN - OOL
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$911
Thu 1/515:35OOL - CHC
1 stop6h 24mQantas Airways
Sat 3/515:45CHC - OOL
1 stop20h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,205
Wed 14/511:20OOL - DUD
2 stops19h 30mQantas Airways
Wed 21/510:15DUD - OOL
2 stops13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4$1,271
Fri 4/711:20OOL - ZQN
1 stop7h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 12/712:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/5$2,401
Sat 14/607:00OOL - DUD
3 stops28h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 21/610:15DUD - OOL
3 stops30h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4$2,615

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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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Depart

Return

Price

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 12/6

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 16/6

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

$356

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 12/6

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/6

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

$406

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 12/6

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 17/6

06:00-07:50

Nonstop3h 50m

$445

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 14/6

19:05-10:20

1 stop13h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/6

13:05-17:50

1 stop6h 45m

$556

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 14/8

09:00-14:20

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 24/8

06:00-07:50

Nonstop3h 50m

$581

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 14/6

19:05-11:15

1 stop14h 10m

Dunedin

Sat 21/6

13:35-07:50

1 stop20h 15m

$711

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 25/7

06:00-16:45

2 stops8h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 29/7

18:00-16:05

1 stop24h 05m

$775

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 14/6

11:25-14:20

1 stop24h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/6

16:10-07:50

1 stop17h 40m

$911

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Wed 14/5

11:20-08:50

2 stops19h 30m

Dunedin

Wed 21/5

10:15-22:05

2 stops13h 50m

$1,271

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/5

11:05-23:59

2 stops10h 54m

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

09:40-20:20

2 stops12h 40m

$1,316

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, 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 1 May 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 1 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia 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.

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $219. Users have also found prices from $627 and $660 on Virgin Australia and Qantas Airways, 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 1 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$316Average$540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$356Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$429Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$779Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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