How long is the flight from Birmingham to South Island?

A quick flight from Birmingham to South Island can take about 42h 25m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,324. The distance from Birmingham to South Island is about 11757 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BHX to EDG?

When flying from Birmingham to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to South Island?

Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Birmingham to South Island. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Birmingham (BHX) from Birmingham’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to South Island that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to South Island?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to South Island.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to South Island?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Mon 19/1017:35 -

3 stops55h 25m

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Deal found 1/9£1,219

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3 stops57h 00m

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Deal found 1/9£1,287

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3 stops58h 50m

Deal found 3/9£1,312

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2 stops42h 25m

Wed 25/1112:10 -

2 stops36h 30m

Deal found 3/9£1,324

Thu 12/1113:40 -

2 stops45h 19m

Mon 16/1118:20 -

2 stops37h 25m

Deal found 31/8£1,325

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3 stops64h 45m

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2 stops43h 10m

Deal found 4/9£1,448

Tue 29/1216:50 -

2 stops57h 35m

Sun 24/108:05 -

3 stops62h 55m

Deal found 31/8£1,483

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Round-trip from	£1,219
One-way from	£790
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	April
Average price	£1,257

19/10-26/10
6 total stops
117h 10m total
Birmingham to South Island

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19/10-31/12
3 total stops
56h 25m total
Birmingham to South Island

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Birmingham

Thu 10/9

08:10-00:20

3 stops53h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£790

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Thu 15/10

07:15-21:15

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00:00-13:00

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Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

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Thu 10/9

14:35-12:55

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00:00-13:00

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£919

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Mon 19/10

21:30-23:55

2 stops62h 25m

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00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£950

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BHX Birmingham - CHC Christchurch

BHXCHC

Birmingham

Mon 19/10

17:35-13:00

3 stops55h 25m

Christchurch

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00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£983

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX Birmingham - CHC Christchurch

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Birmingham

Mon 19/10

14:35-13:55

2 stops35h 20m

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00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£999

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BHXZQN

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Tue 13/10

14:35-21:15

2 stops42h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£1,052

BirminghamQueenstown

BHX Birmingham - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BHXZQN

Birmingham

Sat 17/10

14:35-21:15

2 stops42h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£1,072

BirminghamQueenstown

BHX Birmingham - ZQN Queenstown Intl

BHXZQN

Birmingham

Fri 16/10

14:35-14:30

2 stops35h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£1,072

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to South Island?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Island (average of £1,138). Flying from Birmingham to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,799). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Qantas Airways from Birmingham to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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7.5

Good

1,090 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Birmingham to South Island?
Birmingham (BHX) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Birmingham to South Island. It is only a 6.8 mi journey to Birmingham (BHX) from Birmingham’s city center.
How long is the flight from Birmingham to South Island?
A quick flight from Birmingham to South Island can take about 42h 25m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,324. The distance from Birmingham to South Island is about 11757 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Birmingham to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Birmingham to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Birmingham to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Birmingham to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Birmingham to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Birmingham to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Birmingham to South Island?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Birmingham to South Island (average of £1,138). Flying from Birmingham to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,799). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,148	Average£1,346	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,169	Average£1,569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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