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$431+ Cheap flights to Stewart Island

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 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— IVC
16 Oct — 23 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Flights to Stewart Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to Stewart Island in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 16 September 2025.

Return from

$762

One-way from

$431

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$800
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 31/10-7/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 29h 10m total
  • Sydney to Invercargill
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 25m total
  • Sydney to Stewart Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($139 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to Stewart Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Stewart Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 16 September 2025.

Fri 31/1019:15SYD - IVC
2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand
Fri 7/1118:35IVC - SYD
2 stops16h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$797
Thu 30/1018:55SYD - IVC
1 stop11h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1106:10IVC - SYD
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$864
Thu 30/1019:15SYD - IVC
2 stops13h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 6/1110:50IVC - SYD
2 stops9h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/9$914
Fri 31/1018:25SYD - IVC
3 stops13h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/1118:35IVC - SYD
2 stops15h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,136

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Return

Price

SydneyInvercargill

SYD - IVC

SYDIVC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

19:15-10:15

2 stops13h 00m

Invercargill

Fri 7/11

18:35-08:45

2 stops16h 10m

$797

SydneyInvercargill

SYD - IVC

SYDIVC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

18:55-08:05

1 stop11h 10m

Invercargill

Thu 6/11

06:10-22:15

2 stops18h 05m

$864

SydneyInvercargill

SYD - IVC

SYDIVC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/10

19:15-10:15

2 stops13h 00m

Invercargill

Thu 6/11

10:50-18:05

2 stops9h 15m

$914

SydneyInvercargill

SYD - IVC

SYDIVC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/10

18:25-10:15

3 stops13h 50m

Invercargill

Fri 7/11

18:35-08:00

2 stops15h 25m

$1,136

SydneyInvercargill

SYD - IVC

SYDIVC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

19:15-11:40

1 stop14h 25m

$431

SydneyInvercargill

SYD - IVC

SYDIVC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/11

18:25-12:40

3 stops16h 15m

$737

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Deals found on 14/9

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Stewart Island

How long is the flight to Stewart Island?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Stewart Island takes 13 hours 0 minutes. Flights to Stewart Island from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Stewart Island?

The most popular airline flying from Sydney to Stewart Island is Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $458

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Stewart Island?

The cheapest airline flying from Sydney to Stewart Island is Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in Stewart Island by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Stewart Island ranges from 60.0 - 100.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Stewart Island when rainfall is around 60.0 mm.

Temperature in Stewart Island by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Stewart 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 14.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Stewart Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Stewart 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 Stewart Island. Reviews last updated 16 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
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Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
505 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,July 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to Stewart Island

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Stewart Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Stewart Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Stewart Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Stewart Island.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Stewart Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Stewart Island, Coolangatta Gold Coast offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Invercargill have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Invercargill can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Invercargill?

    Yes. Invercargill has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Victoria Railway Hotel is the closest property to Invercargill (1.6 km away from Invercargill).

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