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Cheap flights from South Island to Byron Bay from $1,021

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — BNE
5 Feb — 12 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Byron Bay

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Round-trip from

$1,021
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 28/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 05m total
  • South Island to Byron Bay
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Byron Bay. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 January 2026.

Thu 28/506:20CHC - BNK
1 stop11h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 30/507:45BNK - CHC
1 stop14h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1$1,021
Mon 11/516:35CHC - BNK
1 stop25h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 24/516:05BNK - CHC
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,035
Mon 11/516:35CHC - BNK
1 stop17h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 25/511:20BNK - CHC
1 stop11h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,046
Mon 11/516:35CHC - BNK
1 stop25h 30mEmirates
Sun 24/516:05BNK - CHC
1 stop20h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/1$1,061
Mon 11/506:15CHC - BNK
2 stops15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/515:55BNK - CHC
2 stops13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$1,552

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ChristchurchBallina

CHC - BNK

CHCBNK

Christchurch

Thu 28/5

06:20-15:25

1 stop11h 05m

Ballina Byron

Sat 30/5

11:20-00:20

1 stop11h 00m

$1,021

ChristchurchBallina

CHC - BNK

CHCBNK

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

16:35-16:05

1 stop25h 30m

Ballina Byron

Sun 24/5

16:05-14:45

1 stop20h 40m

$1,035

ChristchurchBallina

CHC - BNK

CHCBNK

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

16:35-08:20

1 stop17h 45m

Ballina Byron

Mon 25/5

11:20-00:20

1 stop11h 00m

$1,046

ChristchurchBallina

CHC - BNK

CHCBNK

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

06:15-20:10

2 stops15h 55m

Ballina Byron

Sun 24/5

15:55-07:50

2 stops13h 55m

$1,552

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Byron Bay (average of $166). Flying from South Island to Byron Bay in October is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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 BY9?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Byron Bay. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 6 January 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Island to Byron Bay in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 38% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

Weekly flight availability from South Island to Byron Bay

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island to Byron Bay. 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 6 January 2026.

The most flights from zzEDG to BY9 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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  • How popular is this South Island to Byron Bay flight route?

    Flights from South Island to Byron Bay have been viewed 5,489 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from South Island to Byron Bay?

    Departing from South Island to Byron Bay will take you 11h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2345 km.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from South Island to Byron Bay consider choosing China Eastern(79%), Malaysia Airlines(77%) or Virgin Australia(66%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from South Island to Byron Bay?

    While on average a flight from South Island to Byron Bay is generally $7,190, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $323. When looking at the most popular route, (Christchurch - Ballina Byron), you can expect to pay $1,021 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to Byron Bay 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 Byron Bay?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Byron Bay (average of $166). Flying from South Island to Byron Bay in October is currently the most expensive (average of $361). 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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JetstarCheapest$242Average$640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$415Average$829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$467Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$486Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$544Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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