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C$ 733+ Cheap flights to South Island

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Flights to South Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2025, 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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,561

One-way from

C$ 733

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,278
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 12/8-19/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 41m total
  • Toronto to Christchurch
12/8
  • 12/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 35m total
  • Toronto to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (C$ 201 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 76 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Mon 1/126:40 p.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops25h 50mAir Canada
Sun 1/211:05 a.m.NSN - YYZ
3 stops24h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 28/6C$ 1,450
Sun 30/1112:25 p.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/110:05 a.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops24h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6C$ 1,458
Tue 12/85:19 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops38h 40mQantas Airways
Tue 19/86:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops41h 01mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/6C$ 1,561
Mon 25/810:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops48h 50mAir Canada
Mon 8/93:25 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops47h 47mAir Canada
Deal found 30/6C$ 1,576
Tue 12/83:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/88:30 a.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops38h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 1,622
Thu 14/810:20 a.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 21/86:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops49h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 2,200
Tue 2/122:10 p.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops25h 20mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/15:45 p.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops23h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/6C$ 2,469
Sat 8/112:10 p.m.YYZ - DUD
2 stops34h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/113:15 p.m.DUD - YYZ
2 stops26h 07mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/6C$ 2,640
Sun 9/116:55 p.m.YYZ - BHE
2 stops44h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 13/112:35 p.m.BHE - YYZ
2 stops27h 38mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/6C$ 2,661
Tue 12/88:05 a.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops35h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/83:25 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops54h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/6C$ 3,174
Mon 25/810:35 a.m.YYZ - ZQN
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/91:00 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
3 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6C$ 3,275
Wed 13/82:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops65h 25mEmirates
Wed 20/85:45 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops58h 55mEmirates
Deal found 29/6C$ 3,845

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoNelson

YYZ - NSN

YYZNSN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 1/12

6:40 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops25h 50m

Nelson

Sun 1/2

11:05 a.m.-5:08 p.m.

3 stops24h 03m

C$ 1,450

TorontoNelson

YYZ - NSN

YYZNSN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 30/11

12:25 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

2 stops32h 05m

Nelson

Wed 14/1

10:05 a.m.-4:09 p.m.

2 stops24h 04m

C$ 1,458

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 12/8

5:19 p.m.-11:59 p.m.

2 stops38h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 19/8

6:00 a.m.-7:01 a.m.

2 stops41h 01m

C$ 1,561

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 25/8

10:50 p.m.-3:40 p.m.

2 stops48h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/9

3:25 p.m.-11:12 p.m.

2 stops47h 47m

C$ 1,576

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 12/8

3:00 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

3 stops29h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 19/8

8:30 a.m.-7:01 a.m.

3 stops38h 31m

C$ 1,622

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 14/8

10:20 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops33h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 21/8

6:10 a.m.-3:24 p.m.

2 stops49h 14m

C$ 2,200

TorontoNelson

YYZ - NSN

YYZNSN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 2/12

2:10 p.m.-9:30 a.m.

2 stops25h 20m

Nelson

Thu 15/1

5:45 p.m.-10:47 p.m.

2 stops23h 02m

C$ 2,469

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 8/11

2:10 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops34h 40m

Dunedin

Wed 12/11

3:15 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

2 stops26h 07m

C$ 2,640

TorontoBlenheim

YYZ - BHE

YYZBHE

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 9/11

6:55 p.m.-9:05 a.m.

2 stops44h 10m

Blenheim

Thu 13/11

2:35 p.m.-12:13 a.m.

2 stops27h 38m

C$ 2,661

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 12/8

8:05 a.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops35h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 19/8

3:25 p.m.-5:45 a.m.

2 stops54h 20m

C$ 3,174

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 28/6

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Best time to book a flight to South Island

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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 32 hours 48 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to South Island. Price data was last updated on 24 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 30 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.

  • 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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