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C$ 782+ 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 27/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
13 Mar — 20 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 11 February 2026.

Sun 22/210:00 a.m.
YYZ
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CHC
2 stops34h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/26:05 a.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2C$ 1,624
Tue 3/111:30 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/122:10 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,685
Thu 26/312:30 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/42:05 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,742
Fri 13/39:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
3 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/32:10 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
3 stops33h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/2C$ 1,762
Mon 2/1110:15 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
2 stops44h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/122:10 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2C$ 1,797
Wed 11/35:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
1 stop22h 40m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/31:15 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
1 stop20h 37m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 8/2C$ 1,811
Wed 25/26:50 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
1 stop21h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 17/31:15 p.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
1 stop20h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 1,847
Sun 1/35:55 p.m.
YYZ
-
CHC
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/36:20 a.m.
CHC
-
YYZ
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2C$ 1,912
Sun 22/116:00 p.m.
YYZ
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ZQN
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/129:20 a.m.
ZQN
-
YYZ
2 stops24h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 2,061
Sun 22/116:00 p.m.
YYZ
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ZQN
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1210:35 a.m.
ZQN
-
YYZ
2 stops23h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 2,112
Sat 21/116:00 p.m.
YYZ
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ZQN
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 6/1210:35 a.m.
ZQN
-
YYZ
2 stops28h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 2,129
Sat 21/116:00 p.m.
YYZ
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ZQN
2 stops33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/1210:35 a.m.
ZQN
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YYZ
2 stops26h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2C$ 2,178

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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 11 February 2026.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,624

One-way from

C$ 782

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Average price

C$ 1,916
22/2-27/2
  • 22/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 15m total
  • Toronto to Christchurch
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27/3
  • 27/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 05m total
  • Toronto to South Island
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (C$ 42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 22/2

10:00 a.m.-2:55 p.m.

2 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

6:05 a.m.-9:25 p.m.

2 stops33h 20m

C$ 1,624

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 26/3

12:30 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

2 stops31h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 2/4

2:05 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops26h 50m

C$ 1,742

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 13/3

9:55 p.m.-1:10 p.m.

3 stops46h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 28/3

2:10 p.m.-6:20 a.m.

3 stops33h 10m

C$ 1,762

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 11/3

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

1 stop22h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 24/3

1:15 p.m.-4:52 p.m.

1 stop20h 37m

C$ 1,811

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 25/2

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

1 stop21h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

1:15 p.m.-10:37 p.m.

2 stops26h 22m

C$ 1,847

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 12/3

12:45 p.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops28h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/3

2:15 p.m.-2:24 p.m.

2 stops41h 09m

C$ 2,463

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 8/3

6:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.

2 stops57h 15m

Dunedin

Thu 12/3

3:15 p.m.-4:52 p.m.

2 stops42h 37m

C$ 2,570

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 9/3

7:00 a.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops40h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/3

5:30 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

2 stops60h 35m

C$ 2,656

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 23/3

2:10 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

2 stops25h 45m

Dunedin

Mon 30/3

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

2 stops24h 20m

C$ 2,659

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 23/3

2:10 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

2 stops25h 45m

Dunedin

Mon 30/3

3:10 p.m.-12:20 a.m.

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 2,671

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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 35 hours 5 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$ 1,398
Air Canada
Air Canada
From C$ 1,384
United Airlines
United Airlines
From C$ 898
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From C$ 1,225

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 11 February 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
582 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
582 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews
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Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
10,708 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
582 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.

  • 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 15 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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