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Cheap flights from South Island to Auckland from $103

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — AKL
30 Mar — 6 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Auckland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Auckland flight deals. Data was last updated 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$134

One-way from

$103

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$415
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/6-10/6
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • South Island to Auckland
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 9/5
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 20m total
  • South Island to Auckland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Wed 4/609:40CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Tue 10/614:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$134
Fri 6/611:50DUD - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Mon 9/609:25AKL - DUD
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$215
Sat 31/516:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Tue 3/619:30AKL - ZQN
1 stop14h 20mJetstar
Deal found 24/3$225
Sat 17/511:50DUD - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/506:40AKL - DUD
1 stop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$243
Thu 22/510:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/506:00AKL - ZQN
1 stop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$246
Thu 1/512:00CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 5/520:45AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$257
Sat 31/513:05ZQN - AKL
2 stops6h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/609:30AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$272
Sat 31/517:00DUD - AKL
1 stop3h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 3/606:55AKL - DUD
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$285
Fri 2/520:20NSN - AKL
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/506:45AKL - NSN
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$288
Tue 27/518:15BHE - AKL
1 stop4h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/519:30AKL - BHE
1 stop11h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$290
Thu 5/608:25IVC - AKL
2 stops12h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/610:05AKL - IVC
Nonstop2h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3$309
Tue 27/509:55BHE - AKL
1 stop3h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 28/511:15AKL - BHE
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$318

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Auckland that are best for you.

Fly from

South Island

Fly to

Auckland

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchAuckland

CHC - AKL

CHCAKL

Christchurch

Wed 4/6

08:30-09:50

Nonstop1h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

13:15-14:35

Nonstop1h 20m

$134

DunedinAuckland

DUD - AKL

DUDAKL

Dunedin

Fri 6/6

11:50-13:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/6

09:25-11:15

Nonstop1h 50m

$215

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/5

16:50-18:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

19:30-09:50

1 stop14h 20m

$225

DunedinAuckland

DUD - AKL

DUDAKL

Dunedin

Sat 17/5

11:50-13:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

06:40-13:05

1 stop6h 25m

$243

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 22/5

10:50-12:40

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

06:00-09:40

1 stop3h 40m

$246

ChristchurchAuckland

CHC - AKL

CHCAKL

Christchurch

Thu 1/5

12:00-13:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/5

20:45-22:10

Nonstop1h 25m

$257

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31/5

13:05-20:00

2 stops6h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

09:30-11:25

Nonstop1h 55m

$272

DunedinAuckland

DUD - AKL

DUDAKL

Dunedin

Sat 31/5

17:00-20:00

1 stop3h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/6

06:55-08:50

Nonstop1h 55m

$285

NelsonAuckland

NSN - AKL

NSNAKL

Nelson

Fri 2/5

20:20-13:25

1 stop17h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 4/5

06:45-06:50

1 stop24h 05m

$288

BlenheimAuckland

BHE - AKL

BHEAKL

Blenheim

Tue 27/5

18:15-22:15

1 stop4h 00m

Auckland Intl

Wed 28/5

19:30-07:00

1 stop11h 30m

$290

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Auckland

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Auckland (average of $110). Flying from South Island to Auckland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 EDG to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Island to Auckland as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Auckland

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island to Auckland. 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 25 March 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to AKL are scheduled on a Monday (102 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (81 on average).

Rainfall in Auckland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Auckland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated 25 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Jetstar from South Island to Auckland by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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
454 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
454 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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
454 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Auckland from South Island?

    For a flight from South Island to Auckland, you will be flying into Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 17.9 km from the centre of the city.

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

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

    While some choose either Dunedin - Auckland Intl or Queenstown Intl - Auckland Intl, Christchurch - Auckland Intl is the most popular route from South Island to Auckland.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from South Island to Auckland?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to Auckland are Asiana Airlines (90%), Virgin Atlantic (86%) and American Airlines (85%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from South Island to Auckland? While on average our users pay $4,099, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $74. The most popular route (Christchurch - Auckland Intl), is priced around $100.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Auckland (average of $110). Flying from South Island to Auckland in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 2 airlines flying from South Island to Auckland

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Auckland. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$108Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$162Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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