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The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were $80 and $39 for one-way flights to South Island for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Tue, Feb 24 - Thu, Feb 26

AKL

Auckland Intl.

WLG

Wellington Intl.

$80

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Sun, Mar 15 - Sun, Apr 26

LAX

Los Angeles Intl.

CHC

Christchurch Intl.

$645

Roundtrip

found 3 days ago

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Wellington	February 24 to February 26	$80
AKL	Momona	February 25 to March 11	$100
AKL	Queenstown	April 27 to April 30	$100
WLG	Momona	April 30 to May 6	$144
AKL	Blenheim	March 7 to March 9	$246
WLG	Blenheim	February 27 to March 1	$251
AKL	Invercargill Airport	March 31 to April 14	$267
SYD	Queenstown	March 28 to March 31	$373
MEL	Christchurch	March 26 to April 6	$373
SYD	Wellington	March 12 to March 21	$409
MEL	Queenstown	April 15 to April 22	$421
MEL	Wellington	March 6 to March 24	$463
SYD	Momona	April 18 to April 20	$557
SYD	Blenheim	February 14 to February 17	$677
SYD	Nelson	February 2 to February 6	$708

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Christchurch	January 30 to February 7	$149
WLG	Blenheim	January 30 to February 2	$215
WLG	Christchurch	February 1 to February 11	$220
AKL	Wellington	February 1 to February 9	$258
CHC	Wellington	January 30 to February 1	$326
AKL	Momona	February 1 to February 17	$343
AKL	Queenstown	January 31 to February 5	$363
AKL	Invercargill Airport	February 1 to March 22	$452
SYD	Queenstown	January 30 to February 3	$483
SYD	Wellington	February 1 to February 5	$525
SYD	Christchurch	January 31 to February 5	$565
MEL	Wellington	February 1 to February 7	$584
MEL	Christchurch	February 1 to February 5	$591
LAX	Wellington	January 31 to February 9	$703
AVV	Queenstown	January 30 to March 27	$802

*Prices include taxes and fees

South Island Flight Information

Traveling to	South Island
Lowest Price	$80
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving	Jetstar, Fiji 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

$89 nightly

$102 total

Jan 29 - Jan 30

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 ...

6.2/10 (1,002 reviews)

Was a good place to stay the parking was limited

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

$43 nightly

$50 total

Feb 9 - Feb 10

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)

All good. 👍

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

$73 nightly

$84 total

Jan 28 - Jan 29

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)

Very clean room and good value for money

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road Queenstown

$90 nightly

$104 total

Feb 22 - Feb 23

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 ...

7.6/10 Good! (660 reviews)

It was in a good spot. Room was quite small and noisy due to thin walls but staff was great

Reviewed on Jan 19, 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.

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

$127 nightly

$146 total

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,084 reviews)

Spotless room, quick check in

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

Airport Lodge Motel

105 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch

Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle ...

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

$79 nightly

$91 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (629 reviews)

Excellent service!

Reviewed on Jan 22, 2026

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Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

$148 nightly

$172 total

Jan 27 - Jan 28

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! (1,009 reviews)

Great pool, spa pool and sauna. Lovely gardens surrounding the hotel. Good service. Really comfy bed. Delicious buffet breakfast and dinner. Nice historical touches with information panels about Antarctic missions that have flown through Christchurch and stayed at the hotl

Reviewed on Jan 22, 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

$358 nightly

$412 total

Jan 25 - Jan 26

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)

room is clean，staff is friendly、good view of the lake

Reviewed on Jan 10, 2026

Platinum Queenstown Villas

96 Fernhill Road 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! (562 reviews)

Apartment was clean, spacious and very comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road Kawarau Falls

$223 nightly

$256 total

Feb 7 - Feb 8

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! (1,008 reviews)

The hotel is located on the lakeshore and offers a very peaceful, quiet atmosphere. The fireplace in the room was especially soothing and made the stay feel warm and relaxing.

Reviewed on Jan 21, 2026

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

6 Liverpool Street Dunedin

$156 nightly

$180 total

Jan 30 - Jan 31

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! (859 reviews)

Rooms are very nice and breakfast was very good.

Reviewed on Jan 18, 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

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! (562 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Apartment was clean, spacious and very comfortable.

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2026

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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka

$199 nightly

$229 total

Jan 26 - Jan 27

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. ...

9/10 Wonderful! (813 reviews)

Room (apartment!) was clean, staff member at reception was lovely and even accomodated our last minute request to have a room with a view for our honeymoon.

Reviewed on Jan 20, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo

$284 nightly

$327 total

Jan 26 - Jan 27

Total with taxes and fees

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

8/10 Very Good! (3,262 reviews)

There was a lot of walking to the restaurant and Parking wasn’t particularly near my room. Luckily, I had a downstairs room otherwise there wasn’t any assistance with luggage if you were upstairs. The restaurant was quite small and when one of the tours was a breakfast there was not much seating ...

Reviewed on Jan 18, 2026

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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

70 Beach Road Nelson

$112 nightly

$129 total

Jan 27 - Jan 28

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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (245 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Excellent stay all new appliances, very comfy and clean beads, hot showers, very pleasant staff. Very close to the beach. Great for cooking, we loved it!

Reviewed on Dec 20, 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 $80. 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, February 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. $80 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 $80 and $802. 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 $39

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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