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Cheap flights from South Island to Gold Coast from $184

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — OOL
14 Mar — 21 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Gold Coast

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Gold Coast flight deals. Data was last updated 9 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$436

One-way from

$184
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 3/5-4/5
  • Nonstop
  • 7h 00m total
  • South Island to Gold Coast
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 4/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • South Island to Gold Coast
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Gold Coast
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Gold Coast. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 9 March 2025.

Sat 3/516:05CHC - OOL
Nonstop3h 45mJetstar
Sun 4/518:55OOL - CHC
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
Deal found 8/3$436
Sat 5/413:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mJetstar
Sat 12/406:20OOL - ZQN
Nonstop3h 20mJetstar
Deal found 8/3$511
Sat 3/518:10CHC - OOL
1 stop22h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/506:20OOL - CHC
1 stop5h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$628
Sat 5/411:50DUD - OOL
1 stop23h 45mJetstar
Fri 11/418:20OOL - DUD
1 stop14h 55mJetstar
Deal found 8/3$630
Sat 5/413:40ZQN - OOL
Nonstop3h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/420:50OOL - ZQN
2 stops17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$735
Sat 5/418:45DUD - OOL
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/418:20OOL - DUD
1 stop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$770
Sat 5/413:55CHC - OOL
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/411:25OOL - CHC
2 stops18h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$861
Sat 5/416:00IVC - OOL
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/418:55OOL - IVC
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$994
Sat 5/417:40ZQN - OOL
2 stops19h 00mVirgin Australia
Mon 14/406:00OOL - ZQN
2 stops8h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 7/3$1,085
Sat 3/509:40CHC - OOL
2 stops12h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 4/515:35OOL - CHC
1 stop6h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/3$1,166
Sat 5/416:00IVC - OOL
1 stop18h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/411:55OOL - IVC
2 stops21h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$1,227
Wed 21/516:45ZQN - OOL
2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand
Tue 27/507:00OOL - ZQN
3 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/3$1,404

Find flights from South Island to Gold Coast within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Gold Coast 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 9 March 2025.

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South Island

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Gold Coast

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 3/5

16:05-17:50

Nonstop3h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 4/5

18:55-00:10

Nonstop3h 15m

$436

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/4

13:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 12/4

06:20-11:40

Nonstop3h 20m

$511

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 3/5

18:10-14:15

1 stop22h 05m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 10/5

06:20-14:00

1 stop5h 40m

$628

DunedinCoolangatta

DUD - OOL

DUDOOL

Dunedin

Sat 5/4

11:50-08:35

1 stop23h 45m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 11/4

18:20-11:15

1 stop14h 55m

$630

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/4

13:40-14:15

Nonstop3h 35m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 12/4

20:50-16:45

2 stops17h 55m

$735

DunedinCoolangatta

DUD - OOL

DUDOOL

Dunedin

Sat 5/4

18:45-14:15

2 stops22h 30m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Fri 11/4

18:20-11:15

1 stop14h 55m

$770

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 5/4

13:55-10:45

2 stops23h 50m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sat 12/4

11:25-08:05

2 stops18h 40m

$861

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/4

17:40-09:40

2 stops19h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Mon 14/4

06:00-16:45

2 stops8h 45m

$1,085

ChristchurchCoolangatta

CHC - OOL

CHCOOL

Christchurch

Sat 3/5

09:40-20:05

2 stops12h 25m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Sun 4/5

15:35-23:59

1 stop6h 24m

$1,166

QueenstownCoolangatta

ZQN - OOL

ZQNOOL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 21/5

16:45-10:45

2 stops20h 00m

Coolangatta Gold Coast

Tue 27/5

07:00-12:15

3 stops27h 15m

$1,404

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Gold Coast

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Gold Coast (average of $242). Flying from South Island to Gold Coast in December is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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 SKM?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Gold Coast. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 March 2025.

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

Rainfall in Gold Coast by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gold Coast ranges from 40.0 - 160.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 160.0 mm. August is typically the driest time to visit Gold Coast when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Gold Coast by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gold Coast, 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gold Coast

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gold Coast. 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 Gold Coast. Reviews last updated 9 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Gold Coast, such as Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,220 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,220 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,220 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
452 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,220 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
814 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,220 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
398 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,220 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Jetstar
6.5
Okay
438 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,220 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2024

AKL - DXB

The cabin crew were as always friendly and helpful. Couldn't ask for more. Although the flight in business was under occupied there were a couple of things not available!

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this South Island to Gold Coast flight route?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $184. Users have also found prices from $383 and $459 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Gold Coast?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Gold Coast (average of $242). Flying from South Island to Gold Coast in December is currently the most expensive (average of $370). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$403Average$649FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$519Average$701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$564Average$880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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