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How to find cheap flights to South Island?

The cheapest prices found with in the last 7 days for return flights were CA $195 and CA $739 for one-way flights to South Island for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply

OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
AKLChristchurchApril 28 to May 22CA $195
AKLWellingtonApril 21 to April 22CA $200
WLGChristchurchMarch 17 to March 21CA $218
AKLQueenstownMay 7 to May 13CA $244
AKLBlenheimApril 10 to April 14CA $279
AKLNelsonMarch 21 to March 24CA $445
AKLMomonaMay 16 to May 17CA $461
MELChristchurchMay 13 to May 19CA $600
SYDChristchurchApril 21 to April 28CA $630
SYDWellingtonApril 21 to April 25CA $652
MELQueenstownApril 16 to April 23CA $658
SYDQueenstownMay 1 to May 8CA $698
SYDNelsonApril 16 to April 22CA $848
MELWellingtonMarch 22 to March 31CA $874
MELNelsonMay 20 to June 1CA $878
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
AKLChristchurchMarch 8 to March 26CA $226
*Prices include taxes and fees

Your guide to flights to South Island,

Fiji Airways fly to South Island, so use Travelocity to search, find, and compare some truly tempting deals from the 2 airlines—that way you can be sure you’ve found the best deal for you. A flight to South Island currently costs between CA $195 and CA $1,392. Prices vary, but for the best fares, travel in May when prices are at their lowest.  

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Island  

The cheapest flight for a round trip to South Island is currently CA $195. When you search for flights to South Island, enter your preferred travel dates then click on ‘flexible dates’ to compare cheap flight tickets to South Island for nearby days.  The cheapest month to travel to South Island is April from our list of deals available.  

But if you’re flexible about when you travel, you can find great deals on flights across the year. If you’re planning a vacation, you can save more on Travelocity when you bundle flights with car rental and hotel bookings, too. Many airlines currently offer flexible booking options, so look for flights offering no change fees.   

How to cancel flights to South Island 

We know plans change, that’s why at Travelocity, we make it as easy as possible for you to cancel or amend your plane tickets. Go to My Trips, enter your itinerary number, then follow the instructions. Many airlines let you cancel flights online free of charge if you booked it in the last 24 hours. Visit Customer Service for more advice.  

Why you should book your flight to South Island with Travelocity 

We have top deals on plane tickets even for last minute flights to South Island, so you can simply type in your travel dates and compare our best prices. Booking with Travelocity means you get flexible cancellation options, 24/7 support, and, thanks to our Price Match Promise, if the airfare drops after you book, you can get a refund! Whether you’re planning a business trip, weekend getaway, or a family vacation—let Travelocity get you to South Island for less. 

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Amazing Place to Stay After Flight to South Island

Reavers Lodge

Reavers Lodge

3.5 out of 5
56 Hamilton Rd Queenstown
The price is CA $117 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $117
CA $134 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
6.2/10 (1,000 reviews)
Clean room, great staff, has restaurant and bar.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
The price is CA $65 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
CA $65
CA $75 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Restaurant was excellent. Breakfasts good and dinner also good. Staff were excellent.

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
The price is CA $122 per night from Mar 17 to Mar 18
CA $122
CA $140 total
Mar 17 - Mar 18
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)
The shower would flood when used as it wasn’t draining properly, other than that it was fine.

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Pinewood Queenstown

Pinewood Queenstown

3 out of 5
48 Hamilton Road Queenstown
The price is CA $107 per night from Mar 31 to Apr 1
CA $107
CA $123 total
Mar 31 - Apr 1
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
7.6/10 Good! (690 reviews)
Great value

Reviewed on Feb 28, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top South Island hotel with Airport Shuttles

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
The price is CA $176 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $176
CA $203 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,096 reviews)
Location, friendly helpful staff

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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Airport Lodge Motel

Airport Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
105 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Russley Golf Club and Mike Pero's Motorcycle ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)
Nice and handy to the areas we wanted to visit. Will definitely stay at the motel again.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

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Airways Motel

Airways Motel

3 out of 5
5 Dinton Street, off Russley Road Christchurch
The price is CA $110 per night from Mar 30 to Mar 31
CA $110
CA $126 total
Mar 30 - Mar 31
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (638 reviews)
Clean Room and close to airport.

Reviewed on Feb 12, 2026

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Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
The price is CA $214 per night from Mar 6 to Mar 7
CA $214
CA $246 total
Mar 6 - Mar 7
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,006 reviews)
Quiet and comfortable

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Luxury Hotels in South Island

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

The Rees Hotel and Luxury Apartments

5 out of 5
377 Frankton Road Queenstown
The price is CA $463 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
CA $463
CA $532 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,003 reviews)
The room was fantastic. We loved the space to relax and really loved the washer/dryer. Views were amazing

Reviewed on Mar 2, 2026

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Platinum Queenstown Villas

Platinum Queenstown Villas

4.5 out of 5
96 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (565 reviews)
Location with a great view of the lake and mountains

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

Hilton Queenstown Resort & Spa

5 out of 5
Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road Kawarau Falls
The price is CA $243 per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
CA $243
CA $280 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Kawarau Falls. Enjoy a full-service spa, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,005 reviews)
Great place! Very clean, inviting and our rooms were fabulous. Property was relaxing and we slept like a rock! Being by the lake is so worth it. They offer a water taxi into town which was so convenient.

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

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Distinction Dunedin Hotel

Distinction Dunedin Hotel

4.5 out of 5
6 Liverpool Street Dunedin
The price is CA $181 per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
CA $181
CA $209 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Dunedin. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (883 reviews)
Very friendly staff and comfortable room! We were amazed that an apartment sized washer and dryer were in the room. Very plush bedding and living space made it a 5 star rating! The restaurant was an added bonus! The Chinese Tea Garden was within walking distance.

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

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Family Friendly Hotels in South Island

Platinum Queenstown Villas

Platinum Queenstown Villas

4.5 out of 5
96 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (565 reviews)
Location with a great view of the lake and mountains

Reviewed on Feb 14, 2026

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Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

Alpine Resort Wanaka – A THC Hotels and Resorts

4 out of 5
144-154 Anderson Road Wanaka
The price is CA $261 per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
CA $261
CA $301 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Wānaka. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (822 reviews)
A very spacious place for an overnight stay. The small garage space was just enough to park our small 4-door car. The washer and dryer was a bonus. The kitchen was very well-equipped. The pool looked inviting but we weren’t daring enough to enjoy. Town was close by to explore for the evening and ...

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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Peppers Bluewater Resort

Peppers Bluewater Resort

4.5 out of 5
State Highway 8 Lake Tekapo
The price is CA $288 per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
CA $288
CA $332 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury aparthotel in Lake Tekapo. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (3,289 reviews)
Ideal location, pleasant staff, but the room floor was not clean (dropped something upon arrival and quickly found 4 long hairs in the carpet looking for my item, did they vacuum?), and shower was inconsistent, every 30 seconds or so water stopped. Seems like needs an upgrade, overpriced for what ...

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

Tahuna Beach Holiday Park

4 out of 5
70 Beach Road Nelson
The price is CA $160 per night from Mar 5 to Mar 6
CA $160
CA $185 total
Mar 5 - Mar 6
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this family-friendly holiday park in Nelson. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a conference center. Popular attractions Nelson Fun Park and Burrell ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (257 reviews)
Not applicable

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to South Island?
Based on prices found over the last seven days, a roundtrip flight to South Island was as low as CA $195. If you can be flexible with your dates, it's easier to snap up a great bargain. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to South Island departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?
If you've been daydreaming about a trip to South Island, April is the cheapest period to travel there. This is according to Travelocity's direct return flight demand between January and December last year. Select your dates and reserve your spot today.
How can I check my flight status to South Island?
Receive updates on your flight to South Island, amend your journey and lots more from our useful "Trips" portal. Located at the top right of our homepage, it's your one-stop shop for managing your bookings. Simply sign in or create a new account. Savvy wanderers can also take advantage of the Travelocity app. You'll get alerts for any gate changes and flight delays, as well as the ability to view deals on hotels, flights and rental cars while you're on the go. If you have friends or family flying with you, it's also a convenient way to share your flight info with each other.
How do I find the best deals on flights to South Island?
Here are our tips — book ahead of time, avoid busy periods and be flexible with your dates. If you don't have a specific date in mind, search for your flight to South Island on Travelocity and hit "Flexible dates" at the top of the page. This will help you find any cheaper tickets on a nearby day. CA $195 was the most affordable price for a roundtrip flight to South Island in the last seven days. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to South Island with Travelocity?
From cheap family flights to activities and all-inclusive resorts, Travelocity is your one-stop shop for amazing adventures. With everything at your fingertips, you can enjoy more time gearing up for the wonderful things that await you in South Island and less time on the travel details. Plus with our Price Match Guarantee and 24/7 customer support, we go out of our way to make your next getaway a fabulous one.
What are the most popular flight routes to South Island?
As a well-known destination, you'll find excellent connections to South Island. Browse this list of top routes:

  • Auckland (AKL-Auckland Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 2,101 flights a month.
  • Christchurch (CHC-Christchurch Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 658 flights a month.
  • Wellington (WLG-Wellington Intl.) to Queenstown Intl. Airport (ZQN) - 498 flights a month.

How much is a flight to South Island on average?
Get your next big adventure off to a good start by picking up an unbeatable deal with Travelocity. In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to South Island cost between CA $195 and CA $1,392. Take a look at our site and secure an airfare that fits within your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Plane Tickets To South Island

Although you may try and resist the urge, you know that when the travel bug comes, there is only one way to get rid of it. Thankfully, Travelocity is here to help nip that travel bug in the bud with great deals on flights to South Island. Browse through our inventory to explore a wide range of cheap flights to South Island to solidify your next big trip out of town. Whether you are heading out on a business trip, exploring a place you have never been for pleasure or are bringing the family on the annual vacation, we have the perfect getaway waiting for you. In no time, you will be day dreaming of your plane landing in South Island as you anxiously await to exit the plane and explore what South Island has to offer. Considering all the amazing local food and culture in South Island, we won't hold this against you.

When you are ready to embark on your next big adventure, Travelocity will be right here waiting to open the doors to the garden so that you can go and smell the roses. When you decide to book and travel is entirely up to you, but don't wait too long because we have some of the best deals on the web and they won't last long. Take time to go through our huge selection of cheap flights to South Island to find the best deals that fit into your budget. If browsing on your phone while your boss isn't looking is more your thing (we promise we won't tell), consider checking out Travelocity's mobile app which allows you to take advantage of all our flights to South Island without having to compromise your work computer's search history. If you are looking to save even more, you can easily save up to $537 when you bundle one of our cheap flights to South Island with one of our hotels. So why are you waiting around? There is no better time than now to start booking that next trip. Start your search now to book one of our flights to South Island today!

*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.