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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Island from £1,054

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHC
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 April 2026.

Wed 11/1120:55
EDI
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Emirates
Mon 30/1109:15
CHC
-
EDI
2 stops46h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 24/4£1,054
Mon 8/622:00
EDI
-
CHC
2 stops31h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/608:20
CHC
-
EDI
2 stops46h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4£1,070
Sat 23/522:00
EDI
-
CHC
2 stops39h 10m
Emirates
Sat 30/515:45
CHC
-
EDI
2 stops39h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£1,071
Wed 11/1120:55
EDI
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 17/318:20
CHC
-
EDI
2 stops37h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 25/4£1,088
Sat 21/1120:55
EDI
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Qantas Airways
Sun 13/1209:15
CHC
-
EDI
2 stops46h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/4£1,090
Wed 11/1120:55
EDI
-
CHC
2 stops31h 25m
Qantas Airways
Mon 30/1109:15
CHC
-
EDI
2 stops46h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 26/4£1,092
Thu 21/522:00
EDI
-
CHC
2 stops27h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 25/508:20
CHC
-
EDI
2 stops46h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/4£1,189
Sun 7/622:00
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops29h 30m
Emirates
Thu 11/615:15
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops39h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 22/4£1,194
Mon 8/622:00
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 00m
Qantas Airways
Mon 15/613:40
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops41h 25m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4£1,200
Sun 7/622:00
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops31h 45m
Qantas Airways
Thu 11/615:15
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops39h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 23/4£1,221
Sun 15/1120:55
EDI
-
ZQN
2 stops34h 00m
Qantas Airways
Thu 19/1120:50
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops59h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/4£1,279
Mon 8/615:10
EDI
-
ZQN
3 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/613:40
ZQN
-
EDI
2 stops41h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£1,497

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Round-trip from

£1,070

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Average price

£1,198
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 78h 10m total
  • Edinburgh to South Island
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Price

Cheapest return flight

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

22:00-00:10

2 stops39h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 30/5

15:45-20:05

2 stops39h 20m

£1,071

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

22:00-12:55

2 stops27h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

08:20-20:05

2 stops46h 45m

£1,189

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/6

22:00-14:30

2 stops29h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

15:15-20:05

2 stops39h 50m

£1,194

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 6/6

22:00-16:25

2 stops31h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

08:20-20:05

2 stops46h 45m

£1,211

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/6

22:00-16:45

2 stops31h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

15:15-20:05

2 stops39h 50m

£1,221
Fastest return journey

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

22:00-14:25

2 stops29h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

16:25-20:05

3 stops38h 40m

£1,424

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 8/6

15:10-14:30

3 stops36h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 15/6

13:40-20:05

2 stops41h 25m

£1,497

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 23/5

11:45-12:55

3 stops38h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 30/5

08:20-20:05

2 stops46h 45m

£1,523

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 21/5

16:55-23:35

3 stops67h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

06:10-09:40

3 stops62h 30m

£2,503

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 7/6

19:40-14:30

3 stops31h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

15:25-10:20

3 stops53h 55m

£4,694

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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See what other customers who have flown with Emirates from Edinburgh to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,568 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

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

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Edinburgh to South Island?

    Emirates and Qantas Airways can get you from Edinburgh to South Island in just under 27h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h 15m. Edinburgh and South Island are separated by a distance of 11549 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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EmiratesCheapest£995Average£1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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