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Cheap flights from Auckland to South Island from $73

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 28/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHC
25 Feb — 4 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 20 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$131

One-way from

$73

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$254
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 27/3-31/3
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 45m total
  • Auckland to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 28/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 25m total
  • Auckland to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 February 2025.

Thu 27/314:30AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Mon 31/313:50CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$131
Wed 9/414:20AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Tue 15/416:50ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$195
Sat 22/317:05AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/313:50CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$197
Sat 5/706:40AKL - CHC
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 5/715:30CHC - AKL
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$216
Sun 12/1007:55AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 22/1013:05ZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$218
Tue 22/409:25AKL - DUD
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 30/411:50DUD - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$218
Sat 19/406:55AKL - DUD
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/411:50DUD - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$241
Mon 27/1008:15AKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1111:25ZQN - AKL
1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$260
Fri 28/306:45AKL - BHE
1 stop14h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/319:15BHE - AKL
1 stop13h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$267
Sun 1/609:25AKL - BHE
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 31/709:45BHE - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$275
Tue 13/513:25AKL - NSN
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 18/510:35NSN - AKL
Nonstop1h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$296
Mon 21/406:45AKL - NSN
1 stop24h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/420:10NSN - AKL
1 stop12h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$303

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Auckland

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South Island

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Departure

Return

Price

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/4

11:40-13:05

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 8/4

20:30-21:50

Nonstop1h 20m

$131

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Sat 26/4

07:10-09:05

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/4

10:45-12:35

Nonstop1h 50m

$193

AucklandDunedin

AKL - DUD

AKLDUD

Auckland Intl

Tue 22/4

09:25-11:15

Nonstop1h 50m

Dunedin

Wed 30/4

11:50-13:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$218

AucklandDunedin

AKL - DUD

AKLDUD

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/4

06:55-08:50

Nonstop1h 55m

Dunedin

Wed 30/4

11:50-13:40

Nonstop1h 50m

$241

AucklandChristchurch

AKL - CHC

AKLCHC

Auckland Intl

Thu 27/2

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 2/3

05:45-07:10

Nonstop1h 25m

$270

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 7/4

16:05-10:40

1 stop18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/4

13:00-14:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$281

AucklandQueenstown

AKL - ZQN

AKLZQN

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/4

15:40-17:35

Nonstop1h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/5

07:00-08:50

Nonstop1h 50m

$286

AucklandBlenheim

AKL - BHE

AKLBHE

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/3

19:25-07:50

1 stop12h 25m

Blenheim

Fri 21/3

20:00-22:05

1 stop26h 05m

$286

AucklandNelson

AKL - NSN

AKLNSN

Auckland Intl

Mon 21/4

06:45-06:50

1 stop24h 05m

Nelson

Tue 29/4

15:10-22:15

1 stop7h 05m

$303

AucklandDunedin

AKL - DUD

AKLDUD

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/6

07:30-13:05

1 stop5h 35m

Dunedin

Wed 2/7

18:45-22:25

1 stop3h 40m

$321

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Auckland to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Auckland to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Auckland to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 AKL to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 February 2025.

When flying from Auckland to South Island, 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 Auckland to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Auckland to South Island. 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 20 February 2025.

The most flights from AKL to zzEDG are scheduled on a Wednesday (114 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (78 on average).

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 20 February 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Auckland to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Air New Zealand and Jetstar. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
461 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
444 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,276 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Umair,Jul 2024

LHE - DXB

Worst experience. The staff at the airport were unprofessional, uncourtious, disrespectful and straight up discriminating. I will never travel via emirates again. And the flight was delayed too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to South Island?

    For a flight from Auckland to South Island, you will be flying from Auckland Intl. Auckland Intl (AKL) is just 17.9 km from the centre of the city.

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

    Within the past month, 12,300 users have taken a look at flights from Auckland Intl to South Island.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $73. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to South Island for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Auckland to South Island?

    When deciding which route to take from Auckland to South Island, consider Auckland Intl - Queenstown Intl, Auckland Intl - Christchurch or Auckland Intl - Dunedin, as they are the most popular.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Auckland to South Island consider choosing Virgin Atlantic(94%), South African(90%) or ANA(87%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Auckland to South Island?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Auckland to South Island? While on average our users pay $211, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $53. The most popular route (Auckland Intl - Queenstown Intl), is priced around $159.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to South Island 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 Auckland to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Auckland to South Island in November is currently the most expensive (average of $194). 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 2 airlines flying from Auckland to South Island

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$104Average$246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$164Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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