£547+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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 858,174 searches and data was last updated on 1 July 2025.
Return from | £911 |
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One-way from | £547 |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | £1,511 |
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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 1 July 2025.
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Depart
Return
Price
LondonQueenstown
LGW - ZQN
LGWZQN
London Gatwick
Sun 16/11
10:30-10:05
2 stops58h 35m
Queenstown Intl
Thu 27/11
12:50-06:30
2 stops54h 40m
LondonQueenstown
LHR - ZQN
LHRZQN
London Heathrow
Mon 3/11
21:00-10:05
2 stops48h 05m
Queenstown Intl
Wed 19/11
16:55-17:30
2 stops37h 35m
LondonChristchurch
LHR - CHC
LHRCHC
London Heathrow
Mon 3/11
21:00-13:05
2 stops51h 05m
Christchurch
Fri 14/11
09:40-17:30
2 stops44h 50m
LondonChristchurch
LGW - CHC
LGWCHC
London Gatwick
Sun 12/10
11:35-22:15
2 stops46h 40m
Christchurch
Tue 21/10
09:40-15:00
2 stops41h 20m
LondonChristchurch
LHR - CHC
LHRCHC
London Heathrow
Sat 1/11
11:00-12:50
1 stop36h 50m
Christchurch
Thu 20/11
14:20-05:30
1 stop28h 10m
LondonChristchurch
LHR - CHC
LHRCHC
London Heathrow
Mon 3/11
22:00-17:20
1 stop30h 20m
Christchurch
Fri 14/11
22:30-17:55
2 stops32h 25m
LondonChristchurch
LHR - CHC
LHRCHC
London Heathrow
Tue 9/9
11:15-08:55
2 stops34h 40m
Christchurch
Tue 7/10
13:00-10:25
2 stops33h 25m
LondonDunedin
LHR - DUD
LHRDUD
London Heathrow
Mon 3/11
10:20-14:30
2 stops39h 10m
Dunedin
Mon 10/11
15:15-08:40
2 stops30h 25m
LondonChristchurch
LGW - CHC
LGWCHC
London Gatwick
Tue 25/11
09:20-10:40
1 stop36h 20m
Christchurch
Thu 5/3
12:00-06:25
1 stop31h 25m
LondonDunedin
LHR - DUD
LHRDUD
London Heathrow
Tue 12/8
16:25-18:50
2 stops39h 25m
Dunedin
Tue 19/8
15:10-10:25
2 stops30h 15m
Best time to book a flight to South Island
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island with our price prediction graph.
Cheapflights Insights
Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island
How long is the flight to South Island?
On average, a flight from London to South Island takes 32 hours 3 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in United Kingdom 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 return from London to South Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Thursday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.
What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?
The most popular airlines flying from London to South Island are Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.
What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?
The cheapest airlines flying from London to South Island are China Southern, Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways.
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 inches 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 1 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand 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.
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Boarding
Food
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Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
Boarding
Food
Crew
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
Comfort
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Food
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Entertainment
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Reviews
Anonymous,Jun 2025
KTM - DXB
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