Cheap South Island Flights from $500

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Island?

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $107 and $500 for one-way flights to South Island for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Sat, Mar 20 - Sun, Mar 28

LAX

Los Angeles Intl.

CHC

Christchurch Intl.

$823

Roundtrip

found 11 hours ago

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Nov 10

BOS

Logan Intl.

CHC

Christchurch Intl.

$1,160

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Wellington	September 9 to September 9	$107
AKL	Queenstown	September 9 to September 9	$112
WLG	Nelson	August 13 to August 16	$170
AKL	Nelson	September 3 to September 6	$179
AKL	Momona	August 27 to September 2	$187
WLG	Momona	August 4 to August 11	$222
AKL	Blenheim	October 12 to October 16	$280
AKL	Hokitika	August 5 to August 9	$427
MEL	Christchurch	September 11 to September 14	$438
MEL	Wellington	August 14 to August 21	$481
AKL	Invercargill Airport	August 8 to August 12	$516
SYD	Momona	August 24 to September 1	$573
MEL	Momona	October 19 to October 27	$583
BNE	Invercargill Airport	September 12 to September 19	$674
MEL	Invercargill Airport	August 11 to August 16	$722

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
CHC	Wellington	August 1 to August 3	$163
AKL	Christchurch	August 1 to August 8	$164
AKL	Wellington	July 31 to August 11	$185
WLG	Nelson	August 1 to August 2	$200
WLG	Christchurch	August 1 to August 8	$208
AKL	Queenstown	August 2 to August 3	$282
AKL	Blenheim	July 31 to August 2	$303
WLG	Blenheim	July 31 to July 31	$310
AKL	Nelson	July 31 to August 2	$336
CHC	Queenstown	August 2 to August 4	$352
AKL	Invercargill Airport	July 31 to August 3	$410
SYD	Queenstown	August 1 to August 6	$577
BNE	Queenstown	August 1 to August 5	$597
SYD	Wellington	August 1 to August 15	$604
LAX	Wellington	July 31 to August 12	$1,752

*Prices include taxes and fees

South Island Flight Information

Traveling to	South Island
Lowest Price	$107
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving	American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

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Amazing South Island Accommodation Deals

Reavers Lodge

56 Hamilton Rd Queenstown

$84 nightly

$96 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

$41 nightly

$47 total

Aug 13 - Aug 14

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

$59 nightly

$68 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

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Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road Queenstown

$61 nightly

$70 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

$88 nightly

$101 total

Aug 14 - Aug 15

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

Airport Lodge Motel

105 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch

Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Russley Golf Club are located ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)

"Nice and handy to the areas we wanted to visit. Will definitely stay at the motel again."

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

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Airways Motel

5 Dinton Street, off Russley Road Christchurch

$75 nightly

$87 total

Aug 11 - Aug 12

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (654 reviews)

"Close to CIC"

Reviewed on Jul 24, 2026

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Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

$100 nightly

$115 total

Aug 15 - Aug 16

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,005 reviews)

"None"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Luxury Hotels in South Island

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

377 Frankton Road Queenstown

$296 nightly

$340 total

Aug 27 - Aug 28

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)

"We traveled from the US, first time in NZ and this was the perfect spot for us!"

Reviewed on Jun 24, 2026

Platinum Queenstown Villas

96 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (580 reviews)

"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road Kawarau Falls

$183 nightly

$210 total

Aug 4 - Aug 5

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)

"Fantasic hotel on the edge of the stunning lake with convienent water taxi to take you into town The only fault is the hotel is rather large and confusing and the elevatora need more signage to point you in the right direction! Other than that a beautiful hotel location and holiday spot."

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

6 Liverpool Street Dunedin

$119 nightly

$137 total

Aug 7 - Aug 8

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (965 reviews)

"Very good hotel. Probably the best in Dunedin. Will definitely stay there next time we are in dunedin"

Reviewed on Jul 28, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in South Island

Platinum Queenstown Villas

96 Fernhill Road Queenstown

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (580 reviews)

Families like: Kitchen, babysitting, close to beach, skiing nearby

Travelers say...

"Great"

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka

$218 nightly

$251 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo

$144 nightly

$166 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total with taxes and fees

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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

70 Beach Road Nelson

$59 nightly

$68 total

Jul 29 - Jul 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nelson Fun Park and Burrell ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Compact

Ford Focus

4 people

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people

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5 people

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to South Island?

Based on prices found over the last seven days, a roundtrip flight to South Island was as low as $107. If you can be flexible with your dates, it's easier to snap up a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to South Island departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

If you've been daydreaming about a trip to South Island, March is the cheapest period to travel there. This is according to Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. Select your dates and reserve your spot today.

How can I check my flight status to South Island?

Receive updates on your flight to South Island, amend your journey and lots more from our useful "Trips" portal. Located at the top right of our homepage, it's your one-stop shop for managing your bookings. Simply sign in or create a new account. Savvy wanderers can also take advantage of the Travelocity app. You'll get alerts for any gate changes and flight delays, as well as the ability to view deals on hotels, flights and rental cars while you're on the go. If you have friends or family flying with you, it's also a convenient way to share your flight info with each other.

How do I find the best deals on flights to South Island?

Here are our tips — book ahead of time, avoid busy periods and be flexible with your dates. If you don't have a specific date in mind, search for your flight to South Island on Travelocity and hit "Flexible dates" at the top of the page. This will help you find any cheaper tickets on a nearby day. $107 was the most affordable price for a roundtrip flight to South Island in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Why should I book my flight to South Island with Travelocity?

From cheap family flights to activities and all-inclusive resorts, Travelocity is your one-stop shop for amazing adventures. With everything at your fingertips, you can enjoy more time gearing up for the wonderful things that await you in South Island and less time on the travel details. Plus with our Price Match Guarantee and 24/7 customer support, we go out of our way to make your next getaway a fabulous one.

What are the most popular flight routes to South Island?

As a well-known destination, you'll find excellent connections to South Island. Browse this list of top routes:

Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 2,101 flights a month.
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 658 flights a month.
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 498 flights a month.

How much is a flight to South Island on average?

Get your next big adventure off to a good start by picking up an unbeatable deal with Travelocity. In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to South Island cost between $107 and $1,752. Take a look at our site and secure an airfare that fits within your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

How long is the average flight to South Island?

The length of a direct flight to South Island of course varies, but here you'll find the average journey times for a number of top routes:

Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 1 hour and 54 minutes
Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 1 hour and 7 minutes
Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 1 hour and 26 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to South Island?

What you can expect depends a lot on your airline and where you're departing from. Most airlines offer food, drinks and entertainment on long-haul services. Whether you're seeking first class flights to South Island or cheap flights for family vacations, you'll be well looked after from boarding to touchdown.

Plane Tickets To South Island

Although you may try and resist the urge, you know that when the travel bug comes, there is only one way to get rid of it. Thankfully, Travelocity is here to help nip that travel bug in the bud with great deals on flights to South Island. Browse through our inventory to explore a wide range of cheap flights to South Island to solidify your next big trip out of town. Whether you are heading out on a business trip, exploring a place you have never been for pleasure or are bringing the family on the annual vacation, we have the perfect getaway waiting for you. In no time, you will be day dreaming of your plane landing in South Island as you anxiously await to exit the plane and explore what South Island has to offer. Considering all the amazing local food and culture in South Island, we won't hold this against you.

When you are ready to embark on your next big adventure, Travelocity will be right here waiting to open the doors to the garden so that you can go and smell the roses. When you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you, but don't wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they won't last long. Take time to go through our huge selection of cheap flights to South Island to find the best deals that fit into your budget. If browsing on your phone while your boss isn't looking is more your thing (we promise we won't tell), consider checking out Travelocity's mobile app which allows you to take advantage of all our flights to South Island without having to compromise your work computer's search history. If you are looking to save even more, you can easily save up to $537 when you bundle one of our cheap flights to South Island with one of our hotels. So why are you waiting around? There is no better time than now to start booking that next trip. Start your search now to book one of our flights to South Island today!

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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Cheap Flights to South Island from $500

How Much Does it Cost To Fly To South Island?

South Island Flight Information

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Amazing South Island Accommodation Deals

Reavers Lodge

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch Airport

Pinewood Queenstown

Our Top South Island with Airport Shuttles

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Airport Lodge Motel

Airways Motel

Commodore Airport Hotel

Luxury Hotels in South Island

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

Platinum Queenstown Villas

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Family Friendly Hotels in South Island

Platinum Queenstown Villas

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Peppers Bluewater Resort

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Compact

Midsize

SUV

Frequently asked questions

Plane Tickets To South Island

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