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Cheap flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island from £579

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 31/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGW — CHC
20 Jul — 27 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 15 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,003

One-way from

£579

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,523
20/11-29/11
  • 20/11-29/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 30m total
  • London to South Island
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31/10
  • 31/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 45m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 15 July 2025.

Thu 20/1110:30LGW - ZQN
2 stops44h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1109:40ZQN - LGW
2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7£1,003
Thu 28/812:35LGW - CHC
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/909:15CHC - LGW
2 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£1,010
Sat 15/1120:25LGW - CHC
2 stops31h 55mChina Southern
Fri 28/1122:30CHC - LGW
2 stops31h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 13/7£1,104
Mon 1/914:30LGW - CHC
2 stops46h 50mEmirates
Tue 21/1018:20CHC - LGW
2 stops30h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/7£1,146
Sun 30/1120:25LGW - ZQN
2 stops29h 10mEmirates
Sun 7/1212:00ZQN - LGW
2 stops43h 25mEmirates
Deal found 12/7£1,226
Mon 1/1209:50LGW - ZQN
2 stops38h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 8/1214:00ZQN - LGW
2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/7£1,275
Sun 9/1109:20LGW - CHC
1 stop60h 20mSingapore Airlines
Mon 24/1106:10CHC - LGW
2 stops37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/7£1,292
Fri 29/820:45LGW - DUD
2 stops54h 50mAir China
Fri 5/919:25DUD - LGW
2 stops70h 10mAir China
Deal found 14/7£1,340
Wed 27/818:25LGW - DUD
2 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/919:25DUD - LGW
2 stops70h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7£1,371
Sat 20/910:15LGW - CHC
1 stop36h 15mAir New Zealand
Mon 13/1021:00CHC - LGW
2 stops45h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/7£1,379

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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 15 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Gatwick

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 20/11

10:30-19:40

2 stops44h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 29/11

09:40-14:00

2 stops41h 20m

£1,003

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Thu 28/8

12:35-22:10

2 stops46h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 4/9

09:15-06:35

2 stops56h 20m

£1,010

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Sat 15/11

20:25-17:20

2 stops31h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 28/11

22:30-17:20

2 stops31h 50m

£1,104

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 1/9

14:30-00:20

2 stops46h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 21/10

18:20-12:35

2 stops30h 15m

£1,146

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 30/11

20:25-14:35

2 stops29h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/12

12:00-18:25

2 stops43h 25m

£1,226

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 1/12

09:50-13:10

2 stops38h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 8/12

14:00-12:35

2 stops35h 35m

£1,275

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Sun 9/11

09:20-10:40

1 stop60h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 24/11

06:10-06:25

2 stops37h 15m

£1,292

LondonDunedin

LGW - DUD

LGWDUD

London Gatwick

Fri 29/8

20:45-14:35

2 stops54h 50m

Dunedin

Fri 5/9

19:25-06:35

2 stops70h 10m

£1,340

LondonDunedin

LGW - DUD

LGWDUD

London Gatwick

Wed 27/8

18:25-08:50

2 stops51h 25m

Dunedin

Wed 3/9

19:25-06:35

2 stops70h 10m

£1,371

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 31/10

17:00-07:45

2 stops49h 45m

£579

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Everything you need to know about your flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island (average of £1,558). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,183). 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 LGW to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Gatwick 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 15 July 2025.

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.

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 15 July 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from London Gatwick Airport to South Island, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andChina Southern. 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
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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
1,326 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,603 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
China Eastern
7.2
Good
151 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

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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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from London Gatwick Airport to South Island one-way?

    £755 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from China Eastern. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Air China, with prices starting from £810 and £862, respectively.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Gatwick Airport to South Island (average of £1,558). Flying from London Gatwick Airport to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,183). 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£1,063Average£1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,092Average£1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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