Cheap Flights to South Island
Flights to South Island in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | £825 | Average for round-trip flights in May 2022 |
| Round-trip from | £950 | From London to South Island |
| One-way from | £8 | One-way flight from London to South Island |
Cheap flights to South Island in May, June 2022
The best prices found for CHC flights for May, June
South Island 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to South Island found for this year
Last minute flights to South Island
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The cheapest ticket to South Island found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
When is the best time to fly to South Island?
Average Christchurch flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month.
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LON - CHC Price
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£1,090 - £1,569
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CHC Temperature
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11 - 22 °C
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CHC Rainfall
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13 - 21 mm
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When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?
Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Which day is cheapest to fly to South Island?
The cheapest day to fly to South Island is usually Tuesday. At the moment, Friday is the most expensive.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to South Island?
At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your South Island trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.
How long is the flight to South Island?
If you’re interested in South Island flight deals, there are a few different cities that you can depart from in the United Kingdom, including London and Manchester. When you book flights to South Island that leave from London, your trip will usually take around 29h to 30h in total. Those that will instead be departing from Manchester can expect the journey to last them around 39h on average. The number of layovers you are required to make, as well as how long these layovers are scheduled for, can all impact the duration of your trip.
Are there direct flights to South Island?
Unfortunately, direct flights to New Zealand, South Island, from the United Kingdom are not available. It is possible, however, to find cheap flights to New Zealand that only require one or two layovers. If you fly from Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC), you will typically be required to change planes once, and this commonly takes place in Singapore. Those that will be departing from Manchester Airport (MAN) instead will usually have one layover in Singapore as well.
What is the best way to travel around South Island?
Because the island is not known for having extensive public transportation that connects each of its different cities, one of the best ways to travel throughout South Island is by driving. Most of the region is accessible by car, and as there are no widespread train or bus systems, you will find that this is an easier way to head to your different destinations. Many visitors choose to either hire their own vehicle or pay for a private chauffeur to take them to where they would like to go. In larger cities, such as Christchurch and Queenstown, you will find that there are typically public transportation options for going between neighborhoods, whether it be tram or bus lines.
What are some things to do in South Island?
With its natural scenery and rich history, you’ll never run out of things to see and do during your stay in South Island. One of the most popular places to visit is Mount Cook, which is known for being one of the highest mountains in New Zealand and for having many different trails to choose from. You can also choose to visit Abel Tasman National Park, which has beaches, great kayaking opportunities and campsites for visitors to enjoy. Franz Josef Glacier is a famous spot as well, and guided tours are offered for travellers. If you will be visiting during the winter months, you may want to spend some time at Coronet Peak, which is a popular ski resort that can be found in Queenstown. Architecture lovers will want to make sure that they explore Dunedin Railway Station, a unique building that is in the city of Dunedin.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to South Island?
If you are a citizen of the United Kingdom, you can visit South Island, as well as any other location in New Zealand, for up to six months without needing to obtain a visa. However, you are required to apply for and acquire a New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority (NZeTA) before you fly to the country. Even if you will be in the country for less than six months, you will still be required to have a valid passport that will not expire during your time in New Zealand. Make sure that you have at least two pages in your passport that are blank, in order for you to have room to receive your stamps from immigration after you’ve arrived at your destination.
