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Cheap flights from Gold Coast to South Island from $216

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 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OOL — CHC
15 Jul — 22 Jul1
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 10 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$366

One-way from

$216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$465
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 7/8-12/8
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 16/9
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 15m total
  • Gold Coast to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($66 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($20 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 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 July 2025.

Thu 7/809:25OOL - DUD
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Tue 12/815:45DUD - OOL
Nonstop3h 40mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$366
Mon 28/718:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 4/816:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Deal found 9/7$387
Sun 12/1008:00OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 21/1015:25CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/7$464
Mon 4/819:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mJetstar
Thu 7/812:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Deal found 10/7$479
Mon 25/819:05OOL - ZQN
1 stop13h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 29/811:25ZQN - OOL
1 stop7h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$566
Sat 23/818:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/813:55CHC - OOL
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$595
Thu 7/818:45OOL - DUD
2 stops16h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/815:45DUD - OOL
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$621
Thu 7/818:45OOL - DUD
2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/813:35DUD - OOL
1 stop6h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$672
Fri 14/1110:55OOL - IVC
2 stops28h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/1110:50IVC - OOL
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/7$1,081
Fri 14/1108:00OOL - IVC
2 stops23h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 18/1108:35IVC - OOL
2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/7$1,185
Thu 7/815:35OOL - DUD
3 stops25h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 12/809:25DUD - OOL
2 stops12h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/7$1,440

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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 7/8

09:25-14:45

Nonstop3h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 12/8

15:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$366

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 28/7

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 4/8

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

$387

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 12/10

08:00-14:20

Nonstop3h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 21/10

15:25-16:15

Nonstop3h 50m

$464

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 4/8

19:05-10:10

1 stop13h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 8/8

10:00-16:45

1 stop8h 45m

$482

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 25/8

19:05-10:10

1 stop13h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 29/8

11:25-16:45

1 stop7h 20m

$566

CoolangattaChristchurch

OOL - CHC

OOLCHC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 23/8

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 30/8

13:55-10:45

2 stops22h 50m

$595

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 7/8

18:45-13:05

2 stops16h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 12/8

15:45-17:25

Nonstop3h 40m

$621

CoolangattaQueenstown

OOL - ZQN

OOLZQN

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 26/8

06:00-16:45

1 stop8h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/9

18:00-20:50

1 stop28h 50m

$654

CoolangattaDunedin

OOL - DUD

OOLDUD

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 7/8

18:45-09:45

2 stops13h 00m

Dunedin

Tue 12/8

13:35-17:35

1 stop6h 00m

$672

CoolangattaInvercargill

OOL - IVC

OOLIVC

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 14/11

10:55-18:05

2 stops28h 10m

Invercargill

Tue 18/11

10:50-09:45

2 stops25h 55m

$1,081

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 10 July 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.

Weekly flight availability from Gold Coast to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Gold Coast to South Island. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 10 July 2025.

The most flights from zzSKM to zzEDG are scheduled on a Thursday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

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 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
873 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
408 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Jetstar
6.5
Okay
457 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,June 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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

    This flight path from Gold Coast to South Island was viewed by 683 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $216. Users have also found prices from $274 and $426 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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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$298Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$333Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$421Average$702FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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