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Cheap flights from South Island to Australia from $154

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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
4 Apr — 11 Apr1
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 30 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$428

One-way from

$154

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/5-4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 30m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 March 2025.

Fri 2/507:05CHC - CNS
Nonstop5h 35mJetstar
Sun 4/522:55CNS - CHC
Nonstop4h 55mJetstar
Deal found 29/3$428
Mon 26/512:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Thu 29/506:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 29/3$437
Mon 23/616:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sun 29/618:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/3$439
Fri 23/520:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Wed 28/506:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 29/3$479
Wed 14/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sun 18/523:55MEL - CHC
1 stop11h 10mJetstar
Deal found 29/3$498
Sun 4/518:00ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/514:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$530
Wed 21/509:40CHC - BNE
1 stop11h 15mJetstar
Sun 25/523:35BNE - CHC
1 stop8h 15mJetstar
Deal found 28/3$538
Fri 23/508:20CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/518:45MEL - CHC
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$561
Tue 20/508:20CHC - SYD
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/515:20SYD - CHC
1 stop6h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$589
Tue 13/520:30CHC - SYD
1 stop13h 35mJetstar
Tue 20/506:20SYD - CHC
1 stop9h 15mJetstar
Deal found 29/3$591
Thu 7/818:10CHC - OOL
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/808:40OOL - CHC
1 stop6h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$596
Tue 10/619:10CHC - SYD
1 stop15h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 17/609:15SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/3$621

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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 30 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

South Island

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Australia

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCairns

CHC - CNS

CHCCNS

Christchurch

Fri 2/5

07:05-10:40

Nonstop5h 35m

Cairns

Sun 4/5

22:55-05:50

Nonstop4h 55m

$428

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Mon 26/5

12:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 29/5

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$437

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Mon 23/6

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 29/6

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$439

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 23/5

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/5

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$479

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

23:55-13:05

1 stop11h 10m

$498

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/5

18:00-19:35

Nonstop3h 35m

Melbourne

Fri 9/5

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$530

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Wed 21/5

09:40-18:55

1 stop11h 15m

Brisbane

Sun 25/5

23:35-09:50

1 stop8h 15m

$538

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Fri 23/5

08:20-10:05

Nonstop3h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 27/5

18:45-20:30

2 stops23h 45m

$561

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Tue 13/5

20:30-08:05

1 stop13h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

06:20-14:35

1 stop6h 15m

$589

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Thu 7/8

18:10-16:45

1 stop24h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 10/8

08:40-17:25

1 stop6h 45m

$596

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from South Island with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Australia

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 30 March 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 30 March 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to AU0 are scheduled on a Saturday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 30 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Australia, such as Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
457 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
813 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,753 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
180 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 15
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $154. Virgin Australia flights start at $269 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $276 one-way.

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  • 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 30 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$271Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$299Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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JetstarCheapest$306Average$763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$316Average$914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$359Average$986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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