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C$ 1,069+ Cheap flights to South Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Island in 2026

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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 27 January 2026.

Fri 24/410:35 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/51:05 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,695
Thu 19/27:15 a.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops35h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/32:10 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,777
Thu 12/111:30 p.m.
YYZ
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ZQN
2 stops31h 05m
Qantas Airways
Mon 30/113:30 p.m.
ZQN
-
YYZ
2 stops27h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,807
Mon 27/410:30 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops45h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/56:00 a.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,838
Wed 25/25:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 24/31:15 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops25h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,866
Wed 25/25:55 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 17/31:15 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops25h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,868
Sun 22/23:30 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops25h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 24/31:15 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 26m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,917
Wed 11/26:45 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 31/36:00 a.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops33h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,962
Sun 22/25:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 22/31:15 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
1 stop20h 37m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 1,966
Fri 13/34:10 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
Fri 20/31:15 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops37h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 27/1C$ 1,968
Wed 17/64:35 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/76:30 a.m.
CHC
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YYZ
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 2,024
Wed 25/25:55 p.m.
YYZ
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CHC
1 stop22h 40m
United Airlines
Fri 27/31:15 p.m.
CHC
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YYZ
1 stop27h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1C$ 2,036

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Find the latest flights to South Island in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 27 January 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,777

One-way from

C$ 1,069

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Average price

C$ 2,351
19/2-19/3
  • 19/2-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 62h 40m total
  • Toronto to Christchurch
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15/3
  • 15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 37h 55m total
  • Toronto to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (C$ 77 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (C$ 39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 25/2

3:30 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops25h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

1:15 p.m.-9:18 p.m.

2 stops25h 03m

C$ 1,866

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 25/2

5:55 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop22h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

1:15 p.m.-10:41 p.m.

2 stops26h 26m

C$ 1,866

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 25/2

3:30 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops25h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 23/3

6:00 a.m.-7:30 a.m.

2 stops42h 30m

C$ 1,866

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 27/2

6:50 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop21h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

1:15 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop35h 15m

C$ 1,917

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 22/2

3:30 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops25h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

1:15 p.m.-10:41 p.m.

2 stops26h 26m

C$ 1,917

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/3

5:55 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop22h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

1:15 p.m.-7:30 a.m.

1 stop35h 15m

C$ 1,968

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 24/2

6:45 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

1 stop31h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/3

7:00 a.m.-4:49 p.m.

1 stop27h 49m

C$ 2,461

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 26/2

5:14 p.m.-12:45 p.m.

2 stops49h 31m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

3:30 p.m.-5:26 p.m.

2 stops43h 56m

C$ 2,485

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 21/2

2:00 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

2 stops37h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

7:00 a.m.-5:26 p.m.

2 stops52h 26m

C$ 2,517

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 21/2

7:00 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

3 stops44h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/3

7:00 a.m.-6:26 p.m.

2 stops53h 26m

C$ 2,529

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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 31 hours 25 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 United Airlines, Air Canada and Air New Zealand.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From C$ 1,414
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 1,398
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 907
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From C$ 1,254

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

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 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 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand and Air 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
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
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Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,660 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

FAQs about flying to South Island

  • 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.

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

    A round-trip flight to South Island will typically cost around C$ 193, however they can be found for as little as C$ 54.

  • 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 (22 hours 5 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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