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Cheap flights from South Island to Australia from $202

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 30/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
26 Jan — 2 Feb1
1 adult

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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$442

One-way from

$202
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/3-13/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 50m total
  • South Island to Australia
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 30/1
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 35m total
  • South Island to Australia
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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 January 2025.

Sat 8/316:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Thu 13/317:50OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/1$442
Fri 28/320:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mJetstar
Mon 31/314:30MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 10mJetstar
Deal found 21/1$463
Tue 5/820:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Tue 12/814:45SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 19/1$518
Wed 26/308:50CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 50mJetstar
Sat 29/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/1$524
Sun 16/306:00CHC - MEL
Nonstop3h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/312:05MEL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$554
Fri 14/315:05ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/314:40SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$574
Thu 27/315:05ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mVirgin Australia
Sun 30/307:20SYD - ZQN
Nonstop3h 00mVirgin Australia
Deal found 20/1$577
Fri 28/320:35ZQN - MEL
Nonstop3h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/318:25MEL - ZQN
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1$577
Thu 13/321:00CHC - BNE
1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/322:55BNE - CHC
1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$586
Tue 17/613:05ZQN - MEL
1 stop6h 20mAir New Zealand
Tue 24/609:10MEL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$588
Tue 18/318:40CHC - SYD
1 stop16h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 20/317:45SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/1$600
Sat 8/316:10CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/308:55OOL - CHC
2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1$600

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 21 January 2025.

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ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 8/3

16:10-16:45

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Thu 13/3

17:50-00:05

Nonstop3h 15m

$442

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

14:30-19:40

Nonstop3h 10m

$478

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Wed 26/3

08:50-10:40

Nonstop3h 50m

Melbourne

Sat 29/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$524

ChristchurchMelbourne

CHC - MEL

CHCMEL

Christchurch

Sun 16/3

06:00-07:55

Nonstop3h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 25/3

12:05-17:20

Nonstop3h 15m

$554

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/3

15:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/3

14:40-19:35

Nonstop2h 55m

$574

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 27/3

15:05-16:25

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 30/3

07:20-12:20

Nonstop3h 00m

$577

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Fri 28/3

20:35-22:05

Nonstop3h 30m

Melbourne

Mon 31/3

18:25-15:40

1 stop19h 15m

$577

ChristchurchBrisbane

CHC - BNE

CHCBNE

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

21:00-07:25

1 stop13h 25m

Brisbane

Mon 17/3

22:55-14:40

1 stop12h 45m

$586

QueenstownMelbourne

ZQN - MEL

ZQNMEL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/6

13:05-17:25

1 stop6h 20m

Melbourne

Tue 24/6

09:10-14:25

Nonstop3h 15m

$588

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

Tue 18/3

18:40-08:45

1 stop16h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

17:45-22:55

Nonstop3h 10m

$600

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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 21 January 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 21 January 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (25 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 January 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Australia, such as Virgin Australia, 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
3,356 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
188 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
824 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,356 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

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 15,404 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 Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $202. Air New Zealand flights start at $233 while deals on Virgin Australia start at $266 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 21 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$261Average$894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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EmiratesCheapest$323Average$975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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JetstarCheapest$334Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$344Average$1,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$457Average$1,019FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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