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Cheap flights from Wellington to South Island from $61

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — CHC
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$97

One-way from

$61

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$217
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 22/3-23/3
  • Nonstop
  • 1h 40m total
  • Wellington to South Island
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 8/5
  • Nonstop
  • 0h 50m total
  • Wellington to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($27 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 February 2025.

Sat 22/319:45WLG - CHC
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Sun 23/306:45CHC - WLG
Nonstop0h 50mJetstar
Deal found 21/2$97
Thu 3/406:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mSounds Air
Mon 7/414:45NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 45mSounds Air
Deal found 19/2$156
Sun 23/310:15WLG - BHE
Nonstop0h 30mSounds Air
Sat 29/318:00BHE - WLG
Nonstop0h 30mSounds Air
Deal found 20/2$156
Sun 28/908:35WLG - BHE
Nonstop0h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/909:55BHE - WLG
Nonstop0h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$169
Sun 6/408:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mJetstar
Sun 13/410:25ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mJetstar
Deal found 20/2$186
Thu 8/513:55WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mAir New Zealand
Sat 17/511:25ZQN - WLG
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$188
Tue 18/306:00WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/306:50NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$224
Sun 27/408:25WLG - ZQN
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/416:45ZQN - WLG
1 stop3h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$224
Thu 3/412:50WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Mon 7/408:20NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mOriginair
Deal found 20/2$229
Mon 14/415:05WLG - DUD
Nonstop1h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 30/410:45DUD - WLG
Nonstop1h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/2$235
Sun 23/310:40WLG - NSN
Nonstop0h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 29/316:55NSN - WLG
Nonstop0h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/2$271
Mon 14/415:05WLG - DUD
Nonstop1h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/411:50DUD - WLG
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/2$299

Find flights from Wellington to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Wellington 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 22 February 2025.

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Wellington

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South Island

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Departure

Return

Price

WellingtonChristchurch

WLG - CHC

WLGCHC

Wellington

Sat 22/3

19:45-20:35

Nonstop0h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 23/3

06:45-07:35

Nonstop0h 50m

$97

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Thu 3/4

06:00-06:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Mon 7/4

14:45-15:30

Nonstop0h 45m

$156

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 6/4

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 13/4

10:25-11:40

Nonstop1h 15m

$186

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Thu 8/5

13:55-15:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 17/5

11:25-12:45

Nonstop1h 20m

$188

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Tue 18/3

06:00-06:50

Nonstop0h 50m

Nelson

Wed 19/3

16:35-17:15

Nonstop0h 40m

$224

WellingtonQueenstown

WLG - ZQN

WLGZQN

Wellington

Sun 27/4

08:25-09:50

Nonstop1h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30/4

16:45-20:30

1 stop3h 45m

$224

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Thu 3/4

12:50-13:30

Nonstop0h 40m

Nelson

Mon 7/4

08:20-09:00

Nonstop0h 40m

$229

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Mon 14/4

15:05-16:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 30/4

10:45-12:00

Nonstop1h 15m

$235

WellingtonNelson

WLG - NSN

WLGNSN

Wellington

Sun 23/3

10:40-11:25

Nonstop0h 45m

Nelson

Sat 29/3

16:55-17:35

Nonstop0h 40m

$271

WellingtonDunedin

WLG - DUD

WLGDUD

Wellington

Mon 14/4

15:05-16:25

Nonstop1h 20m

Dunedin

Wed 30/4

11:50-07:50

1 stop20h 00m

$299

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Wellington to South Island

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

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 22 February 2025.

When flying from Wellington 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 Wellington to South Island

Explore weekly flight availability from Wellington 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 22 February 2025.

The most flights from WLG to zzEDG are scheduled on a Thursday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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 22 February 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Jetstar from Wellington to South Island to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,278 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
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Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
460 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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
3,278 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

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 Wellington 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 Wellington to South Island?

    Most people fly from Wellington (WLG) if they book a flight from Wellington to South Island. Wellington is conveniently located just 5.3 km from Wellington’s city centre.

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

    This flight path from Wellington to South Island was viewed by 4,032 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $61 on Jetstar. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Originair from $80 and Sounds Air from $82 one-way.

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

    Most travellers choose Wellington - Christchurch, Wellington - Queenstown Intl or Wellington - Dunedin when deciding on the best route from Wellington to South Island.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Wellington to South Island are Singapore Airlines (91%), Qantas Airways (82%) and Fiji Airways (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Wellington to South Island is $39. On average you can expect to pay $249. The most popular route, (Wellington - Christchurch), can usually be booked for $97.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to South Island (average of $102). Flying from Wellington 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 5 airlines flying from Wellington to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 22 February 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetstarCheapest$83Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Sounds AirCheapest$130Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$133Average$312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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West Coast AirCheapest$206Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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OriginairCheapest$222Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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