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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island from £481

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CHC
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Gatwick to South Island

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Cheapest flights from Gatwick to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gatwick to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 22 January 2026.

Mon 25/511:35
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops66h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/613:00
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£729
Sat 7/317:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops52h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/310:45
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£739
Fri 6/310:30
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops58h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/313:25
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops54h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£783
Wed 25/217:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/314:00
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops53h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£967
Fri 24/418:40
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/513:50
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£985
Wed 25/217:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/306:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£995
Sat 31/1010:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 14/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/1£1,013
Thu 22/117:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/114:00
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/1£1,014
Mon 9/320:25
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops30h 10m
Emirates
Mon 30/312:10
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops43h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 21/1£1,045
Tue 19/510:15
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops40h 10m
Air New Zealand
Tue 9/606:45
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops35h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1£1,046
Mon 1/621:45
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops28h 10m
Emirates
Mon 22/615:45
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops31h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 22/1£1,054
Fri 1/510:05
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops39h 50m
Emirates
Thu 28/515:45
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops31h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 21/1£1,061

Find flight deals from Gatwick to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gatwick to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 22 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£729

One-way from

£481

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,340
25/5-11/6
  • 25/5-11/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 103h 25m total
  • London to South Island
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25/5
  • 25/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Gatwick 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 22 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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Gatwick

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 25/5

11:35-16:50

2 stops66h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/6

13:00-15:10

2 stops37h 10m

£729

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/3

09:40-14:00

2 stops41h 20m

£846

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 24/4

11:35-16:20

2 stops41h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

13:50-16:00

2 stops37h 10m

£986

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 9/3

20:25-15:35

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/3

12:10-19:45

2 stops43h 35m

£1,045

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

10:15-13:25

2 stops40h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

05:45-06:55

2 stops36h 10m

£1,048

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 1/6

21:45-12:55

2 stops28h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 22/6

15:45-12:35

2 stops31h 50m

£1,054

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

14:35-12:55

2 stops35h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 26/5

17:45-19:45

2 stops37h 00m

£1,074

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 27/2

17:00-17:20

2 stops35h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

06:15-14:00

2 stops44h 45m

£1,080

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 6/3

10:15-23:05

3 stops71h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

06:10-16:10

3 stops47h 00m

£1,112

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 1/5

10:15-00:20

2 stops27h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

08:20-06:40

3 stops33h 20m

£1,133

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island (average of £866). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,744). 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

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 22 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island, such as Emirates and Singapore Airlines. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,434 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,485 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island?

    Emirates and Air New Zealand can get you from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in just under 30h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h. Airlines will cover a distance of 11765 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from London Gatwick Airport to South Island?

    While some choose either London Gatwick - Queenstown Intl or London Gatwick - Dunedin, London Gatwick - Christchurch is the most popular route from London Gatwick Airport to South Island.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island (average of £866). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,744). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,096Average£1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,114Average£1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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