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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 $74 and $33 for one-way flights to South Island for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Fri, Dec 12 - Mon, Dec 15

AKL

Auckland Intl.

WLG

Wellington Intl.

$74

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Apr 8

LAX

Los Angeles Intl.

CHC

Christchurch Intl.

$823

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Wellington	December 12 to December 15	$74
AKL	Christchurch	January 30 to February 24	$85
AKL	Queenstown	December 8 to December 16	$104
WLG	Blenheim	December 4 to December 10	$163
AKL	Momona	December 3 to December 6	$203
WLG	Nelson	November 15 to November 22	$210
AKL	Blenheim	December 20 to December 20	$236
WLG	Momona	December 17 to January 6	$246
AKL	Hokitika	December 19 to December 19	$260
MEL	Christchurch	November 24 to December 3	$378
SYD	Wellington	November 6 to November 10	$437
MEL	Wellington	November 22 to November 25	$464
SYD	Momona	November 20 to November 27	$587
SYD	Invercargill Airport	December 6 to December 12	$643
SYD	Blenheim	November 9 to November 13	$832

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
WLG	Christchurch	November 1 to November 5	$186
CHC	Wellington	October 31 to November 1	$242
AKL	Christchurch	November 2 to November 12	$248
AKL	Nelson	November 1 to November 11	$253
WLG	Queenstown	November 1 to November 5	$268
AKL	Queenstown	October 31 to November 1	$274
AKL	Blenheim	November 2 to November 7	$391
SYD	Queenstown	November 2 to November 5	$397
MEL	Queenstown	November 1 to November 13	$456
SYD	Christchurch	October 31 to November 4	$598
SYD	Wellington	November 2 to November 3	$710
LAX	Wellington	November 2 to November 13	$1,245
LAX	Christchurch	November 2 to November 13	$1,280
LAX	Nelson	November 2 to November 14	$1,587
LHR	Christchurch	October 31 to November 30	$2,317

*Prices include taxes and fees

South Island Flight Information

Traveling to	South Island
Lowest Price	$74
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving	Jetstar, Qantas Airways, Air Canada
Number of Daily Flights
Airlines with Direct Flights

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Amazing South Island Accommodation Deals

Reavers Lodge

56 Hamilton Rd, Queenstown

$74 nightly

$85 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3.5-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

6.2/10 (998 reviews)

The place was ok but itbwas very noisy

Reviewed on Sep 30, 2025

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street, Christchurch

$45 nightly

$51 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3.5-star eco-certified hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Friendly and welcoming staff. Good facilities

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch

$83 nightly

$95 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Didnt use any facilities

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

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Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road, Queenstown

$66 nightly

$76 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

7.6/10 Good! (615 reviews)

Good sized space in the rooms

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

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

$125 nightly

$143 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,050 reviews)

Airport shuttle when dark is convenient. Always friendly staff.

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2025

Airport Lodge Motel

105 Roydvale Avenue, Christchurch

Stay at this 3-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Russley Golf Club are ...

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

Nov 10 - Nov 11

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 3-star motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (607 reviews)

nice and clean

Reviewed on Oct 10, 2025

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Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch

$165 nightly

$192 total

Oct 31 - Nov 1

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)

Very accommodating team.

Reviewed on Oct 20, 2025

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

$243 nightly

$280 total

Oct 26 - Oct 27

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 5-star 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)

Amazing location. Helpful staff

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

Platinum Queenstown Villas

96 Fernhill Road, Fernhill, Queenstown

Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (551 reviews)

We absolutely loved staying at this property. They are 2 storey townhouses, very clean and comfortable with a gas fireplace too. The views are amazing over the lake. Only a short 15 minute walk to central Queenstown or 2 minute drive. Will stay again if we return to Queenstown.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Kawarau Falls

$155 nightly

$178 total

Oct 27 - Oct 28

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 5-star 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! (1,001 reviews)

had an absolutely wonderful four-day stay at the Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa. From the moment I arrived, the staff were warm, welcoming, and always ready to help with a smile. The check-in process was smooth and efficient, and I was immediately impressed by the hotel’s peaceful lakefront location ...

Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

6 Liverpool Street, Dunedin

$119 nightly

$138 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (811 reviews)

This was a great stay my only dissapointment was having purchasing breakfast option we were unable to purchase from the "real" breakfast menu eg porridge or omelet rather restricted to hot buffet.

Reviewed on Oct 18, 2025

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, Fernhill, Queenstown

Stay at this 4.5-star 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! (551 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

We absolutely loved staying at this property. They are 2 storey townhouses, very clean and comfortable with a gas fireplace too. The views are amazing over the lake. Only a short 15 minute walk to central Queenstown or 2 minute drive. Will stay again if we return to Queenstown.

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2025

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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road, Wanaka

$146 nightly

$168 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star luxury aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (787 reviews)

The room was a good size and clean and only a short drive into town.

Reviewed on Oct 22, 2025

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8, Lake Tekapo

$183 nightly

$210 total

Oct 28 - Oct 29

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...

8/10 Very Good! (3,213 reviews)

This hotel was such a great value for what I paid and basically amounted to a real 1-bedroom apartment. It's located very close to the town centre and had both comfortable accommodation and great amenities.

Reviewed on Sep 25, 2025

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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

70 Beach Road, Tahunanui, Nelson

$93 nightly

$106 total

Oct 29 - Oct 30

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this 4-star eco-certified holiday park in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nelson Fun Park and Burrell ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (236 reviews)

Families like: Kitchenette, playground, miniature golf, close to beach

Travelers say...

Just thought it was very expensive for a two bed unit

Reviewed on Oct 7, 2025

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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 $74. 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, December 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. $74 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 $74 and $2,317. 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 $33

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

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

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