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Cheap flights to South Island from C$ 1,911

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CHC
2 May — 9 May1
1 adult
Thu 2/5
Thu 9/5

Flights to South Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 2,300

Round-trip from

C$ 1,911
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2024
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From Toronto to Christchurch
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Find flights to South Island

Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to South Island on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 27 April 2024
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Cheap flights to South Island in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to South Island in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to South Island in April and May 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Sat 18/54:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/56:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,996
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/56:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,011
Sat 18/57:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Sat 25/56:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops26h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,016
Wed 1/55:19 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops38h 36mQantas Airways
Wed 19/66:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops40h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,426
Sat 25/510:15 a.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops34h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/56:40 a.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops34h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,821
Sat 25/56:30 a.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops35h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/51:15 p.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops31h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/4C$ 2,885
Wed 1/57:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/68:25 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 3,588
Wed 1/56:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops38h 25mEmirates
Wed 19/66:25 a.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops67h 05mEmirates
Deal found 26/4C$ 4,340

South Island 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Island in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches and data were last updated on 27 April 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to South Island in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Sun 29/92:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/103:00 p.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops26h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,911
Wed 3/78:30 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops45h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 20/118:25 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops43h 13mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,931
Wed 13/116:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Sun 17/116:15 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops27h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 25/4C$ 1,951
Wed 13/116:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Sun 17/116:15 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops27h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,953
Sat 18/54:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/56:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 1,996
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/57:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 2,000
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/56:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops37h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,011
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/57:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4C$ 2,013
Sat 18/57:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Sat 25/56:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops26h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,016

Flights to South Island departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to South Island, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 508,915 searches and data was last updated on 27 April 2024.
If you're looking for a last-minute flight to South Island, consider booking one of these fares. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Wed 1/55:19 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops38h 36mQantas Airways
Wed 19/66:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops40h 37mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4C$ 2,426
Wed 1/57:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/68:25 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4C$ 3,588
Wed 1/56:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops38h 25mEmirates
Wed 19/66:25 a.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops67h 05mEmirates
Deal found 26/4C$ 4,340

Average price of flights to South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Island is currently C$ 0 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 2,178. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to South Island. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated 27 April 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Air Canada and Emirates to South Island have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,064 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
1,001 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,868 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
647 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.3

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to South Island?

    A round-trip flight to South Island will typically cost around C$ 346, however they can be found for as little as C$ 339.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?

    Yes. Christchurch Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch Airport (0.0 km away from Christchurch Airport).

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