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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island from £500

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 4/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CHC
19 Jul — 26 Jul1
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 19 June 2026.

Sat 5/1217:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6£890
Wed 2/1217:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/108:20
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£913
Fri 4/1217:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/107:00
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/6£921
Mon 30/1109:50
LGW
-
CHC
1 stop42h 30m
China Southern
Sat 9/122:30
CHC
-
LGW
1 stop45h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 19/6£940
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1010:45
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops56h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£964
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1006:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£974
Sat 7/1117:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/6£986
Sat 7/1110:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,006
Fri 4/1210:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/108:20
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops42h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,014
Sat 5/1220:20
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops32h 00m
China Southern
Sat 23/122:30
CHC
-
LGW
1 stop45h 00m
China Southern
Deal found 16/6£1,022
Sat 31/1017:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6£1,022
Tue 17/1110:30
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1112:50
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops54h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/6£1,034

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 19 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£890

One-way from

£500

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,264
5/12-23/1
  • 5/12-23/1
  • 4 total stops
  • 80h 05m total
  • London to South Island
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4/11
  • 4/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£76 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£12 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 19 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 30/11

09:50-17:20

1 stop42h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 9/1

22:30-06:30

1 stop45h 00m

£940

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Sat 7/11

17:00-22:20

2 stops40h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 28/11

06:15-14:00

2 stops44h 45m

£986

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 6/7

18:00-20:00

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 27/7

10:50-06:40

2 stops54h 50m

£1,056

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 22/11

20:25-19:55

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 31/1

15:30-11:40

2 stops33h 10m

£1,307

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

13:35-13:05

2 stops34h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 21/12

16:30-18:25

2 stops38h 55m

£1,307

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 13/11

20:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 16/11

15:55-11:40

2 stops32h 45m

£1,311

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 7/11

20:25-20:00

2 stops34h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 7/12

12:10-18:25

2 stops43h 15m

£1,332

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 8/12

06:30-00:35

3 stops53h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 14/1

06:10-09:10

3 stops64h 00m

£1,334

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 27/9

21:45-15:30

2 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 14/10

15:25-12:35

2 stops33h 10m

£1,366
Fastest return journey

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Thu 12/11

20:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 6/12

18:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

£1,391

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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 19 June 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island, such as Singapore Airlines and Emirates. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,592 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,545 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gatwick to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    China Southern, Emirates, and Singapore Airlines can get you from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in just under 34h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h. 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.

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

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Top 2 airlines flying from Gatwick to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gatwick 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 19 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£1,136Average£1,400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,309Average£1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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