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

Emirates and Turkish Airlines can get you from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in just under 34h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 30m. 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.

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.

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).

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.

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

When flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to South Island?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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.

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Tue 1/922:00 -

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Deal found 13/8£787

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Deal found 13/8£788

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Deal found 14/8£796

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Deal found 12/8£804

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Deal found 12/8£810

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Deal found 11/8£851

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Deal found 11/8£854

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Deal found 13/8£874

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Deal found 11/8£878

Mon 30/1109:50 -

1 stop42h 30m

Thu 10/1211:35 -

1 stop31h 55m

Deal found 12/8£881

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Gatwick to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 August 2026.

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Deal found 12/8£1,485

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Deal found 14/8£1,389

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Deal found 11/8£1,312

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Deal found 11/8£1,469

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2 stops33h 10m

Deal found 14/8£1,342

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3 stops47h 20m

Deal found 12/8£1,792

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2 stops39h 55m

Deal found 14/8£1,834

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Deal found 10/8£1,378

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Deal found 12/8£1,412

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2 stops49h 30m

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Deal found 13/8£1,720

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Deal found 14/8£1,426

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Deal found 13/8£1,433

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Deal found 11/8£1,920

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Deal found 10/8£1,435

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Deal found 13/8£1,929

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2 stops43h 55m

Deal found 12/8£1,494

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Deal found 11/8£1,576

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Deal found 12/8£1,647

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Deal found 14/8£1,848

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Mon 21/911:50 -

2 stops42h 55m

Deal found 10/8£1,848

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Round-trip from	£787
One-way from	£444
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,591

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4 total stops
85h 15m total
London to South Island

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3 total stops
58h 30m total
London to South Island

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LondonChristchurch

LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Wed 3/2

08:40-00:50

2 stops27h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 24/2

09:15-05:55

2 stops33h 40m

£1,179

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

20:25-20:00

2 stops34h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/11

16:30-11:40

2 stops32h 10m

£1,292

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Wed 4/11

20:25-21:05

2 stops35h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 30/11

12:10-18:25

2 stops43h 15m

£1,292

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

20:25-15:35

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 13/11

12:10-11:40

2 stops36h 30m

£1,312

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 2/11

20:25-15:35

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/11

12:10-11:40

2 stops36h 30m

£1,312

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 1/12

20:25-21:05

2 stops35h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 21/12

15:30-11:40

2 stops33h 10m

£1,342

LondonChristchurch

LGW London Gatwick - CHC Christchurch

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Thu 7/1

06:30-00:35

3 stops53h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 17/2

06:00-09:10

3 stops64h 10m

£1,363

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/11

20:25-11:10

2 stops49h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/11

15:30-06:40

2 stops52h 10m

£1,378

LondonDunedin

LGW London Gatwick - DUD Dunedin

LGWDUD

London Gatwick

Wed 27/1

11:35-18:55

2 stops42h 20m

Dunedin

Tue 9/2

09:30-05:40

2 stops33h 10m

£1,389

LondonQueenstown

LGW London Gatwick - ZQN Queenstown Intl

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 1/11

13:35-16:15

2 stops37h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/11

13:30-11:40

2 stops35h 10m

£1,412

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

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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

1,583 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

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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

3,655 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

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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.

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How long is the flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island?
Emirates and Turkish Airlines can get you from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in just under 34h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 18h 30m. 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?
Yes. In addition to deals on Gatwick to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Gatwick to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gatwick to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Gatwick to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gatwick 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.

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