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Cheap flights from South Island to Australia from $215

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 8/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$464

One-way from

$215

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$818
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 5/4-27/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 35m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/3
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 55m total
  • South Island to Australia
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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Sat 5/412:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 25mJetstar
Sun 27/414:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$464
Fri 4/420:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Mon 7/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$481
Fri 4/406:45CHC - OOL
1 stop10h 30mJetstar
Wed 9/418:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$483
Mon 7/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 29/408:35MEL - CHC
1 stop12h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$506
Wed 9/408:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Wed 30/418:45MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 05mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$507
Fri 4/408:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Tue 15/422:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$514
Mon 2/616:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/618:45OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$516
Fri 14/306:10CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 18/318:10BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$530
Tue 1/408:30CHC - BNE
1 stop26h 00mJetstar
Tue 8/423:20BNE - CHC
1 stop16h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$542
Sat 14/606:40CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 19/709:35BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/2$552
Wed 9/417:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Wed 30/407:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 20/2$558
Wed 5/1115:40CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mEmirates
Wed 26/1108:10BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mEmirates
Deal found 21/2$561

Find flights from South Island to Australia within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

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South Island

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

06:15-16:20

1 stop13h 05m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 8/4

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$450

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/4

12:00-13:25

Nonstop3h 25m

Melbourne

Sun 27/4

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$464

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 7/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 29/4

08:35-22:40

1 stop12h 05m

$506

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$506

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 9/4

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

18:45-07:50

1 stop11h 05m

$507

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 4/4

08:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Tue 15/4

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$514

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Fri 14/3

06:10-07:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Tue 18/3

18:10-00:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$530

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Tue 1/4

08:30-07:30

1 stop26h 00m

Brisbane

Tue 8/4

23:20-17:35

1 stop16h 15m

$542

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Sat 14/6

06:40-08:30

Nonstop3h 50m

Brisbane

Sat 19/7

09:35-15:00

Nonstop3h 25m

$552

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Wed 9/4

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$558

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Australia

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Australia (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 22 February 2025.

When flying from South Island to Australia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island to Australia. 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 22 February 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 22.0 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 Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated 22 February 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Australia, such as Emirates, Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
184 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
415 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
813 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Steven,Feb 2025

GLA - DXB

Although I was in economy it made no difference where the staff were concerned they were attentive and pleasant throughout the flight maybe one day I'll get the chance to see if there's a difference in business or 1st class service but in truth for the way I was treated I can only see the menu being an upgrade as the staff don't need upgrading and are indeed the biggest asset on a long journey a credit to the company.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Flights from South Island to Australia have been viewed 15,445 times in the past calendar month.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $215. Jetstar flights start at $229 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $287 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Australia (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 South Island to Australia

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Australia. 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 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$270Average$874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$297Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$306Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$308Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$457Average$997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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