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Cheap flights from Hamilton to South Island from $196

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CHC
24 Feb — 3 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Hamilton to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Hamilton to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 19 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$279

One-way from

$196

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$354
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/4-28/4
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 45m total
  • Hamilton to South Island
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 24/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 5h 40m total
  • Hamilton to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Hamilton to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hamilton to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 February 2025.

Tue 8/418:20HLZ - CHC
Nonstop1h 55mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/417:55CHC - HLZ
Nonstop1h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/2$279
Tue 18/310:45HLZ - CHC
1 stop9h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/306:45CHC - HLZ
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$392
Sat 20/918:20HLZ - ZQN
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Sat 27/916:10ZQN - HLZ
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$408
Mon 14/414:30HLZ - BHE
1 stop4h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 20/410:00BHE - HLZ
1 stop24h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/2$413
Fri 4/406:45HLZ - ZQN
1 stop8h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/410:25ZQN - HLZ
1 stop23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/2$629
Mon 14/414:30HLZ - BHE
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 20/407:50BHE - HLZ
2 stops6h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/2$699

Find flights from Hamilton to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Hamilton to South Island 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 19 February 2025.

Fly from

Hamilton

Fly to

South Island

Route

Departure

Return

Price

HamiltonChristchurch

HLZ - CHC

HLZCHC

Hamilton

Tue 8/4

18:20-20:15

Nonstop1h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 29/4

17:55-19:45

Nonstop1h 50m

$279

HamiltonChristchurch

HLZ - CHC

HLZCHC

Hamilton

Tue 18/3

10:45-20:35

1 stop9h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 25/3

06:45-14:00

1 stop7h 15m

$392

HamiltonBlenheim

HLZ - BHE

HLZBHE

Hamilton

Mon 14/4

14:30-18:40

1 stop4h 10m

Blenheim

Sun 20/4

10:00-10:15

1 stop24h 15m

$413

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Sat 28/6

07:40-09:40

1 stop26h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/7

11:25-18:55

1 stop7h 30m

$456

HamiltonQueenstown

HLZ - ZQN

HLZZQN

Hamilton

Fri 4/4

06:45-15:20

1 stop8h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 11/4

10:25-10:15

1 stop23h 50m

$629

HamiltonBlenheim

HLZ - BHE

HLZBHE

Hamilton

Mon 14/4

14:30-07:00

1 stop16h 30m

Blenheim

Sun 20/4

07:50-14:00

2 stops6h 10m

$699

HamiltonChristchurch

HLZ - CHC

HLZCHC

Hamilton

Mon 24/3

14:30-20:10

1 stop5h 40m

$196

HamiltonChristchurch

HLZ - CHC

HLZCHC

Hamilton

Sun 23/3

10:45-09:05

1 stop22h 20m

$226

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 18/2

Best time to book a flight from Hamilton to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Hamilton to South Island

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Hamilton 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 HM1 to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Hamilton 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 19 February 2025.

When flying from Hamilton 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 Hamilton to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Hamilton 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 19 February 2025.

The most flights from HM1 to zzEDG are scheduled on a Tuesday (115 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (79 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 19 February 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
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Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
462 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

eric,Jan 2025

SFO - BOS

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Related info for your journey

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

    Flights from Hamilton to South Island have been viewed 12,300 times in the past calendar month.

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

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Hamilton 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 Hamilton to South Island?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Hamilton to South Island? While on average our users pay $212, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $53. The most popular route (Hamilton - Christchurch), is priced around $249.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hamilton to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Hamilton 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 Hamilton to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Hamilton to South Island. 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 19 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$105Average$247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$165Average$498FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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