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$120+ Cheap flights from South Island

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CHC — AKL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

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Cheapest flights from South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Wed 4/608:30CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Mon 9/613:15AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$134
Sat 31/516:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Tue 3/619:30AKL - ZQN
1 stop14h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$225
Thu 22/510:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/519:30AKL - ZQN
1 stop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$239
Sat 31/513:05ZQN - AKL
2 stops6h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/609:30AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$272
Sun 15/606:45CHC - AKL
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/608:15AKL - CHC
1 stop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$314
Sun 8/606:50CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 8/621:15AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$338
Tue 6/510:30CHC - MEL
1 stop14h 15mJetstar
Fri 9/511:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 25/3$502
Fri 6/608:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/618:25MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$506
Fri 9/509:40CHC - BNE
1 stop11h 15mJetstar
Mon 12/523:20BNE - CHC
1 stop8h 30mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$553
Sun 4/506:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 13/518:55BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$564
Sat 21/606:05CHC - BNE
Nonstop4h 00mAir New Zealand
Sat 19/719:15BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$567
Tue 22/706:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mEmirates
Sun 3/818:55BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mEmirates
Deal found 23/3$586

Find flights from South Island within your budget

Find flights departing from South Island that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 25 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchAuckland

CHC - AKL

CHCAKL

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

06:45-13:25

1 stop6h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

16:05-20:30

1 stop4h 25m

$286

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 9/5

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

14:20-16:10

Nonstop1h 50m

$288

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/5

16:50-18:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

19:50-08:25

1 stop12h 35m

$305

ChristchurchAuckland

CHC - AKL

CHCAKL

Christchurch

Sun 15/6

06:45-20:15

1 stop13h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/6

08:15-11:30

1 stop3h 15m

$314

ChristchurchAuckland

CHC - AKL

CHCAKL

Christchurch

Sun 8/6

06:50-08:15

Nonstop1h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/6

21:15-22:40

Nonstop1h 25m

$338

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 22/5

13:05-22:00

2 stops8h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

06:40-09:40

1 stop3h 00m

$384

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Sat 31/5

23:55-15:55

1 stop14h 00m

$506

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Fri 9/5

09:40-18:55

1 stop11h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 12/5

23:20-09:50

1 stop8h 30m

$553

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Sun 4/5

06:10-08:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 13/5

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$564

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Sat 21/6

06:05-08:05

Nonstop4h 00m

Brisbane

Sat 19/7

19:15-00:45

Nonstop3h 30m

$567

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Best time to book a flight from South Island

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Travel insights for flights from South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island (average of $87). Flying from South Island in January will prove the most costly (average of $138). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Island to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 23 March 2025.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Island would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday at midday when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from South Island?

For round-trip flights from South Island you’ll fly on: Jetstar, Air New Zealand. Which fly to the following popular destinations: Auckland.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From $69

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $171

Jetstar

Jetstar

From $47

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines

From $653

Airline reviews for flights from South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from 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 airline for your flight from South Island. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 134,765 searches.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.
Jetstar
6.6
Okay
433 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
455 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - CHC

Wifi was $20 for the whole flight--way too expensive! On a similar flight operated by Air New Zealand, wifi was free, and it should be included in the ticket price.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Island. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Island?

    Wellington airport offers the cheapest routes to Christchurch from $89. Auckland Intl airport is a great option if you're flying to Apia from $98. Our top recommendation is to be generally flexible with your dates of travel for the best rates.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Island?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Island is currently March; with January being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Island?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from South Island:
    Fly from Wellington to Christchurch from $89 round trip
    Fly from Auckland to Wellington from $98 round trip
    Fly from Christchurch to Auckland from $99 round trip
    Fly from Auckland to Queenstown from $157 round trip
    Fly from Tirana to Rome from $338 round trip

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  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Island?

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