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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

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 (18 hours 50 minutes).

Does Christchurch have rental cars?

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

Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

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

C$ 913+ Cheap Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2025

Round-trip from	C$ 1,749
One-way from	C$ 931
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	May
Average price	C$ 2,199

Qantas Airways
29/10-5/11
4 total stops
66h 49m total
Toronto to Christchurch

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14/11
2 total stops
44h 55m total
Toronto to South Island

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 53 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Wed 29/101:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops32h 10mQantas Airways

Wed 5/116:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops34h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,749

Wed 29/107:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/114:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,760

Sat 15/116:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops38h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 29/116:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops34h 24mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,947

Sat 15/1110:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/112:10 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,958

Sat 15/1110:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops34h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 1/126:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,078

Mon 27/101:35 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/116:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,082

Mon 1/128:20 p.m.YYZ - NSN

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/27:45 a.m.NSN - YYZ

3 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,305

Mon 1/124:45 p.m.YYZ - NSN

3 stops27h 45mAir Canada

Sun 1/27:45 a.m.NSN - YYZ

3 stops27h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,598

Thu 13/113:45 p.m.YYZ - BHE

2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand

Mon 17/112:35 p.m.BHE - YYZ

2 stops42h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/9C$ 2,675

Thu 13/116:30 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/119:30 a.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,779

Fri 14/116:30 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/113:15 p.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops46h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,833

Thu 13/116:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops56h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/113:35 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops50h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 3,254

Best flights to South Island
Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Island that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 October 2025.

Wed 29/107:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/114:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,760

Thu 19/21:50 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 7/36:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops52h 36mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,859

Wed 18/210:45 a.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop29h 50mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/36:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops30h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,003

Mon 1/124:45 p.m.YYZ - NSN

3 stops27h 45mAir Canada

Sun 1/27:45 a.m.NSN - YYZ

3 stops27h 28mAir Canada

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,598

Thu 13/113:45 p.m.YYZ - BHE

2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand

Mon 17/112:35 p.m.BHE - YYZ

2 stops42h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/9C$ 2,675

Thu 19/21:50 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 13/36:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops51h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,893

Fri 20/21:50 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 7/36:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops52h 36mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,909

Mon 1/128:20 p.m.YYZ - NSN

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/27:45 a.m.NSN - YYZ

2 stops26h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,305

Tue 17/21:50 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways

Thu 12/36:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops31h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,916

Wed 18/26:10 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops59h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 9/36:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops51h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,916

Thu 13/116:30 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/119:30 a.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,779

Sat 21/21:50 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways

Sat 7/36:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops52h 36mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,934

Fri 14/116:30 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/113:15 p.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops46h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,833

Fri 20/21:50 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops40h 05mQantas Airways

Fri 13/36:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops51h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,941

Sun 15/26:10 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops60h 00mQantas Airways

Sun 8/31:45 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops47h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,983

Wed 18/26:10 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops59h 45mQantas Airways

Sun 8/31:45 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops67h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,983

Sun 15/26:10 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops56h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 9/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops40h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,012

Mon 16/21:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 9/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops51h 41mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,012

Fri 20/21:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways

Thu 12/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops51h 41mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,062

Mon 16/21:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways

Sat 7/33:30 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops43h 11mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,062

Fri 20/21:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 9/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops51h 41mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,062

Thu 19/26:10 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops56h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 7/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops51h 41mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,111

Fri 20/21:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways

Sat 7/33:30 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops43h 11mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,111

Mon 16/21:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 13/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops50h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,170

Sun 15/26:10 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops56h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 13/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops30h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,170

Thu 19/26:10 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops56h 55mQantas Airways

Fri 13/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops50h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,220

Fri 20/21:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 8/38:50 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops50h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,314

Last-minute flights to South Island
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Mon 27/101:35 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops53h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/116:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops47h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,082

Wed 29/101:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops32h 10mQantas Airways

Wed 5/116:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops34h 39mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,749

Wed 29/107:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/114:35 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops31h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,760

Thu 13/113:45 p.m.YYZ - BHE

2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand

Mon 17/112:35 p.m.BHE - YYZ

2 stops42h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/9C$ 2,675

Thu 13/116:30 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/119:30 a.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops40h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,779

Thu 13/116:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops56h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 20/113:35 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops50h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 3,254

Fri 14/116:30 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops56h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/113:15 p.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops46h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 2,833

Fri 14/116:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 00mUnited Airlines

Fri 21/113:35 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops50h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 3,308

Sat 15/116:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops38h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 29/116:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops34h 24mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 1,947

Sat 15/1110:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29/112:10 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,958

Sat 15/1110:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops34h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 1/126:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 58mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/9C$ 2,078

Sat 15/116:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops57h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/113:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops49h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 1/10C$ 3,631

One-way flights to South Island
Search for one-way flight options to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 October 2025.

Fri 20/24:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/9C$ 913

Fri 14/1110:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 931

Fri 5/1210:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,044

Tue 2/1210:00 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,087

Wed 26/1110:00 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops53h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,092

Sun 25/18:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,108

Sun 30/1110:15 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,113

Mon 1/127:45 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

3 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,126

Thu 27/1110:00 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

3 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,156

Fri 16/110:00 a.m.YYZ - DUD

3 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10C$ 1,180

Tue 13/11:30 p.m.YYZ - DUD

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/10C$ 1,183

Sat 29/116:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

3 stops57h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/9C$ 1,191

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 29/10

7:15 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

3 stops47h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 5/11

4:35 p.m.-6:08 a.m.

2 stops31h 33m

C$ 1,760

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 19/2

1:50 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

6:05 a.m.-4:41 p.m.

2 stops52h 36m

C$ 1,859

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 19/2

1:50 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

6:05 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops51h 20m

C$ 1,893

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 20/2

1:50 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

6:05 a.m.-4:41 p.m.

2 stops52h 36m

C$ 1,909

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 17/2

1:50 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

6:05 a.m.-8:40 p.m.

2 stops31h 35m

C$ 1,916

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 18/2

6:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops59h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

6:05 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops51h 20m

C$ 1,916

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 21/2

1:50 p.m.-12:25 a.m.

2 stops40h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

6:05 a.m.-4:41 p.m.

2 stops52h 36m

C$ 1,934

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 20/2

1:50 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

6:05 a.m.-4:25 p.m.

2 stops51h 20m

C$ 1,941

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 15/2

6:10 p.m.-12:10 a.m.

2 stops60h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

1:45 p.m.-7:40 p.m.

2 stops47h 55m

C$ 1,983

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 18/2

6:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops59h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

1:45 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

2 stops67h 40m

C$ 1,983

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Toronto to South Island takes 26 hours 41 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to South Island are Air New Zealand, United Airlines and Air Canada.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to South Island are United Airlines, Air Canada and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in South Island by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand,United Airlines, andAir Canada to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

507 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

507 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

507 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

507 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air Canada

7.1

Good

10,223 reviews

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

507 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

FAQs about flying to South Island

Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have layovers?
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What is the best airline to fly to South Island?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.
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 (18 hours 50 minutes).
Does Christchurch have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Christchurch?
Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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Temperature in South Island by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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Cheapest flights to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 1 October 2025.