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Cheap flights from South Island to Australia from $228

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 29/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
26 Nov — 3 Dec1
1 adult

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 148,631 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 9/3

06:15-11:20

Nonstop3h 05m

$498

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$521

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 15/2

17:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$538

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

13:50-22:45

1 stop10h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 3/6

11:05-16:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$549

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sun 2/2

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 10/2

18:55-00:20

Nonstop3h 25m

$554

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Mon 17/2

06:15-07:50

Nonstop3h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

09:05-14:10

Nonstop3h 05m

$567

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/3

14:00-15:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 14/3

08:00-13:10

Nonstop3h 10m

$596

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Wed 5/3

16:50-08:00

1 stop17h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/3

14:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

$600

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Tue 14/1

06:05-08:00

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Fri 17/1

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$606

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Wed 22/1

06:10-07:05

Nonstop3h 55m

Brisbane

Mon 27/1

18:10-00:40

Nonstop3h 30m

$606

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Cheap flight deals from South Island to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Island (zzEDG) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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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 21 November 2024.

Mon 2/1216:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Mon 9/1218:05OOL - CHC
1 stop16h 00mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$600
Tue 24/1208:30CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Tue 31/1212:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$618
Thu 5/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Wed 11/1208:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mEmirates
Deal found 20/11$654
Thu 19/1220:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1209:05MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$661
Thu 5/1212:20ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 11/1214:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 21/11$678
Thu 5/1218:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/1217:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$679
Tue 10/1206:20CHC - BNE
Nonstop3h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 11/1217:30BNE - CHC
Nonstop3h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/11$684
Fri 29/1114:00ZQN - SYD
1 stop6h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/1216:05SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11$686
Wed 25/1206:05CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mQantas Airways
Tue 31/1218:55MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/11$701
Thu 5/1216:10CHC - SYD
1 stop7h 00mJetstar
Wed 11/1208:10SYD - CHC
1 stop14h 10mJetstar
Deal found 20/11$703
Tue 24/1206:15CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/117:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/11$717
Fri 6/1216:10CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 13/1206:00MEL - CHC
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$717

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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 21 November 2024.

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 21 November 2024.

The most flights from zzEDG to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 21 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Australia, such as Emirates, Qantas 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
3,489 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
200 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very Good
529 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,489 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 14,756 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 $228. Jetstar flights start at $231 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $275 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 October is currently the most expensive (average of $332). 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 148,631 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$250Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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JetstarCheapest$307Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Search Jetstar flights
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$308Average$970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$315Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$444Average$989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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