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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Island from £744

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 9/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHC
9 Nov — 16 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 10 October 2025.

Tue 11/1120:55EDI - CHC
2 stops38h 30mEmirates
Wed 11/318:20CHC - EDI
2 stops37h 45mEmirates
Deal found 8/10£1,117
Sun 16/1120:55EDI - CHC
2 stops28h 05mEmirates
Tue 25/1118:20CHC - EDI
2 stops37h 45mEmirates
Deal found 10/10£1,120
Sun 16/1120:55EDI - CHC
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1106:05CHC - EDI
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10£1,235
Tue 11/1120:55EDI - CHC
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/306:05CHC - EDI
3 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10£1,243
Sun 23/1120:55EDI - ZQN
2 stops35h 10mEmirates
Sun 30/1113:45ZQN - EDI
2 stops42h 20mEmirates
Deal found 9/10£1,453
Mon 24/1120:55EDI - ZQN
2 stops35h 10mEmirates
Mon 1/1207:00ZQN - EDI
2 stops49h 05mEmirates
Deal found 10/10£1,516
Sun 23/1120:55EDI - CHC
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1106:05CHC - EDI
3 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10£1,520
Mon 24/1120:55EDI - ZQN
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1207:00ZQN - EDI
3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/10£1,522
Tue 9/1216:20EDI - CHC
3 stops65h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1206:00CHC - EDI
2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10£1,524
Sun 23/1106:20EDI - ZQN
3 stops43h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1113:45ZQN - EDI
2 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10£1,529
Sun 23/1120:55EDI - CHC
2 stops38h 30mEmirates
Sun 30/1116:35CHC - EDI
2 stops39h 30mEmirates
Deal found 9/10£1,541
Wed 10/1217:55EDI - CHC
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/122:30CHC - EDI
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10£1,593

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Edinburgh to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 10 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,120

One-way from

£744

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,465
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 16/11-25/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 50m total
  • Edinburgh to South Island
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9/11
  • 9/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 15m total
  • Edinburgh to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price (£211 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£39 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/11

20:55-14:00

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

18:20-19:05

2 stops37h 45m

£1,120

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 28/2

14:05-17:20

2 stops38h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

16:05-12:35

2 stops33h 30m

£1,131

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 16/11

20:55-14:00

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

06:05-09:25

3 stops40h 20m

£1,235

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/2

20:55-14:35

2 stops28h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

16:30-19:05

2 stops39h 35m

£1,249

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 23/2

20:55-21:05

2 stops35h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

07:00-19:05

2 stops49h 05m

£1,249

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/2

20:55-20:00

2 stops34h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/3

07:00-19:05

2 stops49h 05m

£1,249

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sun 22/2

20:55-21:05

2 stops35h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/3

07:00-19:05

2 stops49h 05m

£1,249

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Thu 26/2

20:55-19:55

2 stops34h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

16:30-19:05

2 stops39h 35m

£1,249

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

20:55-19:55

2 stops34h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 16/3

07:00-19:05

2 stops49h 05m

£1,249

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Tue 24/2

20:55-21:05

2 stops35h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/3

14:00-19:05

2 stops42h 05m

£1,249

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island (average of £783). Flying from Edinburgh to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,721). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 10 October 2025.

When flying from Edinburgh to South Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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See what other customers who have flown with Emirates and Qantas Airways 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
3,370 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,370 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,370 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
917 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,370 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Aug 2025

HYD - DXB

Had bad experience this time. Didnt like the seat comforat at all. Additionally, this time Emirates came up with crazy seat arrangement where part of family were placed in different seat and this happened with lot of passengers that day on the flight. I think they did this so that next time we buy seat and pay more. The Indian food was the worst. I booked for Hindu meal well in advance and told at the ticket counter as well but got the regular food. Good bye Emirates, will try Qatar or European airlines next time.

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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 can get you from Edinburgh to South Island in just under 28h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Edinburgh and South Island are separated by a distance of 11549 mi.

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island (average of £783). Flying from Edinburgh to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,721). 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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EmiratesCheapest£1,023Average£1,213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,024Average£1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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