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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CHC
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 December 2025.

Sat 6/1217:40OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Mon 8/1216:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$449
Sat 6/1219:35OOL - CHC
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1216:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$605
Tue 9/1218:10OOL - CHC
1 stop10h 25mJetstar
Thu 11/1216:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$652
Wed 10/1206:30OOL - CHC
1 stop25h 45mJetstar
Sat 13/1216:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 4/12$676
Mon 29/1206:15OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Tue 30/1213:35ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$746
Thu 25/1206:15OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Tue 30/1213:35ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$750
Sat 6/1219:35OOL - CHC
1 stop24h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1221:00CHC - OOL
1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/12$759
Thu 25/1206:15OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Mon 29/1213:35ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$768
Mon 29/1206:15OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Thu 1/113:35ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$785
Wed 10/1206:00OOL - CHC
2 stops15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1216:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/12$794
Thu 25/1206:15OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Thu 1/113:35ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Deal found 3/12$798
Thu 25/1206:15OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/1214:00ZQN - OOL
1 stop7h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$818

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$366

One-way from

$218

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$550
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 17/1-24/1
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 25m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($59 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/1

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 24/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

$366

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 29/1

09:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Sat 31/1

16:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$368

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/1

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

$369

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 16/1

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

$386

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/1

09:25-15:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Sat 24/1

16:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$386

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/1

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

$392

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 17/1

06:15-12:35

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 24/1

13:35-14:05

Nonstop3h 30m

$475

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 18/1

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 25/1

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

$525

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 24/1

06:15-12:35

Nonstop3h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/1

09:40-17:05

1 stop10h 25m

$538

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 18/1

17:40-00:05

Nonstop3h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 25/1

18:25-09:45

2 stops18h 20m

$552

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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 $163). Flying from Gold Coast to South Island in February is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Gold Coast to South Island is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 18% on airfare.

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 5 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia, andQantas Airways 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.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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