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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 $83 and $41 for one-way flights to South Island for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

Fri, Mar 20 - Sat, Mar 21

AKL

Auckland Intl.

WLG

Wellington Intl.

$83

Roundtrip

found 5 days ago

Tue, May 12 - Tue, Jun 2

BOS

Logan Intl.

CHC

Christchurch Intl.

$834

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Wellington	March 20 to March 21	$83
AKL	Nelson	June 4 to June 7	$175
AKL	Momona	April 22 to April 26	$191
AKL	Blenheim	May 2 to May 9	$199
AKL	Hokitika	April 22 to April 22	$240
AKL	Invercargill Airport	April 16 to April 20	$321
MEL	Wellington	May 1 to May 7	$473
MEL	Momona	April 25 to May 2	$599
SYD	Momona	April 20 to April 28	$604
BNE	Momona	June 8 to June 15	$606
MEL	Nelson	April 13 to April 21	$610
SYD	Nelson	April 30 to May 6	$637
SYD	Blenheim	April 23 to April 29	$645
MEL	Invercargill Airport	April 25 to April 27	$690
SYD	Invercargill Airport	March 18 to March 22	$846

*Prices include taxes and fees

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
AKL	Christchurch	March 13 to March 17	$155
AKL	Wellington	March 14 to March 21	$159
WLG	Nelson	March 14 to April 8	$278
AKL	Queenstown	March 14 to March 14	$384
WLG	Queenstown	March 15 to March 19	$431
AKL	Nelson	March 15 to March 22	$439
SYD	Christchurch	March 14 to March 18	$580
BNE	Queenstown	March 13 to March 17	$602
SYD	Queenstown	March 14 to March 24	$603
MEL	Queenstown	March 15 to March 22	$614
MEL	Christchurch	March 13 to March 20	$659
SYD	Wellington	March 13 to March 14	$684
LAX	Wellington	March 15 to March 26	$864
LAX	Queenstown	March 15 to March 24	$939
LAX	Momona	March 14 to March 21	$1,068

*Prices include taxes and fees

South Island Flight Information

Traveling to	South Island
Lowest Price	$83
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines Serving	Jetstar, American Airlines, 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

$80 nightly

$93 total

Mar 15 - Mar 16

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 (1,000 reviews)

Clean room, great staff, has restaurant and bar.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

165 Cashel Street Christchurch

$47 nightly

$55 total

Mar 30 - Mar 31

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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)

Restaurant was excellent. Breakfasts good and dinner also good. Staff were excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

LyLo Christchurch

5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch

$91 nightly

$105 total

Mar 16 - Mar 17

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 ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)

Location was fine for proximity to the airport. Room was very small & smelt like feet, shower was dirty. No staff at reception, you do everything yourself when you check in. I don’t mind a basic room & wasn’t expecting anything special but overall I wouldn’t rate this place very highly at all.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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Pinewood Queenstown

48 Hamilton Road Queenstown

$62 nightly

$72 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

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! (691 reviews)

Great value

Reviewed on Feb 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.

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

$125 nightly

$143 total

Mar 19 - Mar 20

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 ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,097 reviews)

It was a nice option for a hotel less than 5 mins from the airport.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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 International Antarctic ...

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

$79 nightly

$92 total

Apr 6 - Apr 7

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! (639 reviews)

not sure did not travel with pet. Hired car but they did have shuttle for pickup and drop off. Room was enough for what we wanted,bed shower tea coffee,tv but didnt use ,fridge ,good size milk some you get little round drops.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Commodore Airport Hotel

449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch

$150 nightly

$174 total

Mar 13 - Mar 14

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! (1,007 reviews)

well designed and appointed room, great room service meals

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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

$339 nightly

$390 total

Mar 26 - Mar 27

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! (1,003 reviews)

The room was fantastic. We loved the space to relax and really loved the washer/dryer. Views were amazing

Reviewed on Mar 2, 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! (565 reviews)

Location with a great view of the lake and mountains

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road Kawarau Falls

$178 nightly

$205 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

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)

A beautiful hotel on the lakes edge. Rooms were spacious, the view was incredible, they had a great breakfast selection, carpark was just across the road. Only thing was, it’s a slight drive out of Queenstown, but very close to airport. There is the option of the water taxi which runs every hour ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

6 Liverpool Street Dunedin

$131 nightly

$151 total

Apr 1 - Apr 2

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. ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (884 reviews)

Given an unexpected family room with 2 bedrooms, a kitchenette with microwave plus washer & dryer. Very handy. Not so close to the main central shopping area but not too far to walk either. Paid Parking for car in the next building.

Reviewed on Mar 4, 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! (565 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

Location with a great view of the lake and mountains

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka

$191 nightly

$220 total

Mar 23 - Mar 24

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! (823 reviews)

A very spacious place for an overnight stay. The small garage space was just enough to park our small 4-door car. The washer and dryer was a bonus. The kitchen was very well-equipped. The pool looked inviting but we weren’t daring enough to enjoy. Town was close by to explore for the evening and ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

Peppers Bluewater Resort

State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo

$188 nightly

$216 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

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 ...

8.2/10 Very Good! (3,289 reviews)

Ideal location, pleasant staff, but the room floor was not clean (dropped something upon arrival and quickly found 4 long hairs in the carpet looking for my item, did they vacuum?), and shower was inconsistent, every 30 seconds or so water stopped. Seems like needs an upgrade, overpriced for what ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

70 Beach Road Nelson

$94 nightly

$108 total

Mar 9 - Mar 10

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 ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

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Reviewed on Mar 3, 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.

Best South Island Flight and Hotel Packages

South Island flight + hotel packages - economy flights

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.

U Suites on Trieste Way

$1,262

per person

May 2 - May 4

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Cincinnati (CVG) to Wellington (WLG)

Jewel of Akatarawa

$1,726

per person

May 2 - May 4

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Cincinnati (CVG) to Wellington (WLG)

QT Wellington

$1,274

per person

May 2 - May 4

found 1 day ago

Roundtrip flight included

Cincinnati (CVG) to Wellington (WLG)

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Chevrolet Spark or similar

4 people

Compact

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4 people

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5 people

SUV

Jeep Compass or similar

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 $83. 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. $83 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 $83 and $1,068. 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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Cheap Flights to South Island from $41

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

Best South Island Flight and Hotel Packages

South Island flight + hotel packages - economy flights

U Suites on Trieste Way

Jewel of Akatarawa

QT Wellington

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Compact

Midsize

SUV

Frequently asked questions

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