Cheap flights from Perth to South Island from $490

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PER — CHC
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Perth to South Island

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Cheapest flights from Perth to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Perth to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 March 2026.

Tue 17/1107:45
PER
-
CHC
Nonstop6h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 24/1120:15
CHC
-
PER
Nonstop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$672
Tue 3/1107:45
PER
-
CHC
Nonstop6h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 24/1120:15
CHC
-
PER
Nonstop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/3$711
Sat 5/1207:45
PER
-
CHC
Nonstop6h 10m
Jetstar
Tue 15/1220:15
CHC
-
PER
Nonstop7h 15m
Jetstar
Deal found 14/3$771
Tue 1/1207:45
PER
-
CHC
Nonstop6h 10m
Jetstar
Sun 20/1216:10
CHC
-
PER
1 stop11h 35m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$905
Tue 16/623:45
PER
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/617:40
ZQN
-
PER
1 stop9h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$939
Thu 23/723:45
PER
-
CHC
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 29/708:20
CHC
-
PER
1 stop14h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$963
Fri 15/523:45
PER
-
CHC
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Fri 29/508:20
CHC
-
PER
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/3$964
Wed 13/523:45
PER
-
CHC
1 stop12h 40m
Jetstar
Wed 27/508:20
CHC
-
PER
1 stop14h 05m
Jetstar
Deal found 12/3$976
Wed 29/415:05
PER
-
CHC
1 stop18h 50m
Jetstar
Wed 6/508:20
CHC
-
PER
1 stop10h 25m
Jetstar
Deal found 15/3$988
Tue 26/523:45
PER
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/614:25
ZQN
-
PER
1 stop24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$988
Wed 29/415:05
PER
-
CHC
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/520:40
CHC
-
PER
2 stops23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3$1,005
Thu 30/423:45
PER
-
ZQN
1 stop16h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/517:45
ZQN
-
PER
1 stop9h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/3$1,005

Find flight deals from Perth to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Perth to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$939

One-way from

$490

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,180
Virgin Australia
  • Virgin Australia
  • 16/6-23/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 45m total
  • Perth to South Island
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 40m total
  • Perth to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($23 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($19 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

PerthChristchurch

PER - CHC

PERCHC

Perth

Thu 23/7

23:45-16:25

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 29/7

08:20-18:25

1 stop14h 05m

$963

PerthQueenstown

PER - ZQN

PERZQN

Perth

Tue 26/5

23:45-20:00

1 stop16h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 1/6

14:25-10:30

1 stop24h 05m

$978

PerthChristchurch

PER - CHC

PERCHC

Perth

Wed 29/4

15:05-13:55

1 stop18h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 6/5

08:20-14:45

1 stop10h 25m

$988

PerthChristchurch

PER - CHC

PERCHC

Perth

Thu 25/6

23:45-16:25

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 6/7

08:20-14:40

1 stop10h 20m

$1,044

PerthChristchurch

PER - CHC

PERCHC

Perth

Mon 27/4

15:05-13:55

1 stop18h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 4/5

09:15-04:45

3 stops23h 30m

$1,078

PerthDunedin

PER - DUD

PERDUD

Perth

Tue 26/5

09:40-11:15

2 stops21h 35m

Dunedin

Tue 30/6

15:05-08:30

2 stops21h 25m

$1,092

PerthChristchurch

PER - CHC

PERCHC

Perth

Mon 20/4

23:45-16:25

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 29/4

20:00-16:00

2 stops24h 00m

$1,120

PerthDunedin

PER - DUD

PERDUD

Perth

Sun 3/5

09:40-11:15

2 stops21h 35m

Dunedin

Fri 15/5

11:50-08:30

2 stops24h 40m

$1,128

PerthChristchurch

PER - CHC

PERCHC

Perth

Wed 24/6

23:45-16:25

1 stop12h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 9/7

09:15-22:50

2 stops17h 35m

$1,136

PerthChristchurch

PER - CHC

PERCHC

Perth

Sun 26/4

19:50-16:00

2 stops16h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 3/5

14:40-16:00

2 stops29h 20m

$1,147

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Perth to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Perth to South Island

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to South Island (average of $459). Flying from Perth to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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.

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 17 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Perth to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Perth to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Perth to South Island?

    Located just 10.2 km from the city centre, Perth (PER) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Island from Perth.

  • How popular is this Perth to South Island flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Perth to South Island?

    Jetstar and Qantas Airways can get you from Perth to South Island in just under 12h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 15h 45m. Airlines will cover a distance of 5034 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $412 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Jetstar. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air New Zealand and Emirates, with prices starting from $470 and $474, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Perth to South Island?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Perth to South Island?

    While on average a flight from Perth to South Island is generally $691, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $550. When looking at the most popular route, (Perth - Christchurch), you can expect to pay $963 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Perth 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 Perth to South Island?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Perth to South Island (average of $459). Flying from Perth to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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 5 airlines flying from Perth to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Perth 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 17 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$433Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$831Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$852Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$880Average$1,397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$903Average$1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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