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Cheap flights from South Island to Sydney from $249

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 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — SYD
19 mar. — 26 mar.1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 14 marzo 2025.

Round-trip from

$480

One-way from

$249

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November
Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 2/4-3/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • South Island to Sydney
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 21/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 35m total
  • South Island to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($38 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($67 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Island to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 marzo 2025.

mié. 2/420:40ZQN - SYD
Nonstop3h 15mJetstar
jue. 3/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/3$480
sáb. 3/516:05CHC - SYD
1 stop8h 10mJetstar
mar. 20/506:20SYD - CHC
1 stop7h 35mJetstar
Deal found 13/3$562
jue. 1/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
sáb. 3/518:05SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/3$622
jue. 1/506:35CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 7/509:05SYD - CHC
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$623
sáb. 12/418:00ZQN - SYD
1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines
lun. 28/406:15SYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$641
sáb. 3/517:45CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
lun. 5/507:50SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 13/3$692
sáb. 12/418:00ZQN - SYD
1 stop18h 25mVirgin Australia
lun. 28/406:00SYD - ZQN
1 stop8h 45mVirgin Australia
Deal found 13/3$758
mar. 1/418:20CHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mQantas Airways
mar. 8/418:55SYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 04mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/3$762
vie. 4/411:50DUD - SYD
2 stops26h 50mJetstar
dom. 6/406:20SYD - DUD
1 stop26h 55mJetstar
Deal found 13/3$772
jue. 22/520:25ZQN - SYD
1 stop14h 20mAir New Zealand
sáb. 24/508:45SYD - ZQN
1 stop8h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/3$823
mié. 4/610:15DUD - SYD
1 stop9h 55mMultiple Airlines
dom. 8/613:15SYD - DUD
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/3$823
sáb. 3/516:55NSN - SYD
1 stop26h 15mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/506:20SYD - NSN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$846

Find flights from South Island to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Sydney 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 14 marzo 2025.

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Departure

Return

Price

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

mié. 2/4

20:40-21:55

Nonstop3h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

jue. 3/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$480

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

sáb. 3/5

16:05-22:15

1 stop8h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 20/5

06:20-15:55

1 stop7h 35m

$562

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

jue. 1/5

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 2/5

17:55-23:05

Nonstop3h 10m

$622

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

jue. 1/5

06:35-08:15

Nonstop3h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 7/5

09:05-21:15

1 stop10h 10m

$623

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

sáb. 12/4

18:00-07:25

1 stop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 28/4

06:15-11:10

Nonstop2h 55m

$641

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

vie. 30/5

17:45-19:05

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 6/6

07:50-12:55

Nonstop3h 05m

$671

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

sáb. 12/4

18:00-10:25

1 stop18h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 28/4

06:00-16:45

1 stop8h 45m

$758

ChristchurchSydney

CHC - SYD

CHCSYD

Christchurch

mar. 1/4

18:20-19:40

Nonstop3h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mar. 8/4

18:55-23:59

Nonstop3h 04m

$762

DunedinSydney

DUD - SYD

DUDSYD

Dunedin

vie. 4/4

11:50-12:40

2 stops26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 6/4

06:20-11:15

1 stop26h 55m

$772

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

jue. 22/5

20:25-08:45

1 stop14h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

sáb. 24/5

08:45-19:40

1 stop8h 55m

$823

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Sydney

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 marzo 2025.

When flying from South Island to Sydney, 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 South Island to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from South Island to Sydney. 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 14 marzo 2025.

The most flights from zzEDG to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (31 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 Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 14 marzo 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Emirates and Air New Zealand from South Island to Sydney by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,202 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
450 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
397 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Qantas Airways
7.4
Good
814 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 15

6.0
Good

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NAN - LAX

Asked for water before dinner was served, didn’t get it. Dinner served but no drinks was asked or served with dinner. When asked if I wanted my seat made for bedtime, asked for water again. This time I got it. Filled the breakfast form but was still asked what I wanted. Comparing this experience with Fiji air flight from LA to Melbourne. Worse was missing my flight connection to Baltimore since Fiji air opted to wait for a passenger that couldn’t pass security. Instead of leaving at 9:40 pm, we left at 11. So spent overnight at a hotel for next day’s flight. Another expense!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from South Island?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from South Island to Sydney. It is only a 7.5 km journey from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Sydney’s city centre.

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

    The South Island to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight path was viewed by 15,613 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 South Island to Sydney one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Jetstar. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $249. Users have also found prices from $268 and $291 on Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from South Island to Sydney is Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith. You may also consider Queenstown Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith or Dunedin - Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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

    Consider Finnair (93%), British Airways (93%) or Air Canada (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from South Island to Sydney.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $283. While the most popular route (Christchurch - Sydney Kingsford Smith) can be booked for $590 on average our data indicates $6,548 when flying from South Island to Sydney.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Sydney (average of $268). Flying from South Island to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$303Average$697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$360Average$817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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