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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Island from £1,263

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHC
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,263

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,324
14/6-21/6
  • 14/6-21/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 45m total
  • Edinburgh to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (£189 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (£40 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 30 April 2025.

Sat 14/615:10EDI - ZQN
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/616:50ZQN - EDI
2 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4£1,263
Sat 14/621:50EDI - ZQN
3 stops31h 45mQantas Airways
Sat 21/616:25ZQN - EDI
2 stops38h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4£1,643

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Edinburgh to South Island that are best for you.

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Edinburgh

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South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/6

15:10-14:20

2 stops36h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/6

16:50-06:25

2 stops48h 35m

£1,263

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 14/6

21:50-16:35

3 stops31h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 21/6

16:25-20:15

2 stops38h 50m

£1,643

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Deals found on 30/4

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Edinburgh to South Island

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island (average of £1,556). Flying from Edinburgh to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,227). 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 30 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to South Island as you normally would.

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 30 April 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
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Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

7.2

Food

6.9

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jan 2025

BNE - DFW

Complete scam of an airline. They have reduced the space that one gets when buying a seat to the point that it's absurdly uncomfortable. Qantas is a much better airline.

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.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island (average of £1,556). Flying from Edinburgh to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,227). 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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Top 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£1,016Average£1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,084Average£1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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