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Cheap flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Island from £524

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CHC
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Heathrow to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Heathrow to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 26 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£869

One-way from

£524

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,244
8/6-15/6
  • 8/6-15/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 35m total
  • London to South Island
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1/6
  • 1/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 45m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Heathrow to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Heathrow to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 April 2025.

Sun 8/621:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/610:55ZQN - LHR
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£869
Fri 16/521:20LHR - CHC
2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/513:50CHC - LHR
2 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£1,001
Sat 1/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Sun 30/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 26/4£1,040
Mon 15/921:45LHR - CHC
2 stops38h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 22/906:35CHC - LHR
2 stops41h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4£1,062
Tue 10/621:20LHR - BHE
2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/606:00BHE - LHR
2 stops47h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4£1,137
Mon 3/1111:15LHR - CHC
2 stops32h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 15/1216:00CHC - LHR
2 stops34h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 26/4£1,193
Mon 1/1220:35LHR - CHC
1 stop38h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 14/101:10CHC - LHR
1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4£1,204
Mon 10/1119:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 00mEmirates
Thu 20/1118:20CHC - LHR
2 stops32h 30mEmirates
Deal found 26/4£1,214
Wed 3/1211:50LHR - CHC
2 stops47h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/106:00CHC - LHR
2 stops43h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4£1,219
Mon 9/611:00LHR - DUD
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 16/611:50DUD - LHR
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4£1,224
Mon 22/908:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops39h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 11/1010:50ZQN - LHR
2 stops32h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/4£1,246
Mon 10/1120:10LHR - CHC
2 stops38h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1108:20CHC - LHR
3 stops34h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/4£1,281

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Heathrow 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 26 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London Heathrow Airport to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Heathrow

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sun 8/6

21:20-16:10

2 stops55h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/6

10:55-18:40

2 stops42h 45m

£869

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 16/5

21:20-16:20

2 stops32h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 27/5

13:50-18:40

2 stops39h 50m

£1,001

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

21:45-23:05

2 stops38h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 22/9

06:35-12:45

2 stops41h 10m

£1,062

LondonBlenheim

LHR - BHE

LHRBHE

London Heathrow

Tue 10/6

21:20-20:15

2 stops35h 55m

Blenheim

Tue 17/6

06:00-18:40

2 stops47h 40m

£1,137

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sat 10/5

19:05-14:35

2 stops56h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 29/5

16:40-13:55

2 stops32h 15m

£1,222

LondonDunedin

LHR - DUD

LHRDUD

London Heathrow

Mon 9/6

11:00-11:15

2 stops37h 15m

Dunedin

Mon 16/6

11:50-16:35

2 stops39h 45m

£1,224

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 22/9

09:45-10:20

2 stops37h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 6/10

10:50-07:45

2 stops32h 55m

£1,246

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sun 11/5

16:50-12:55

2 stops33h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 17/5

15:45-07:05

2 stops50h 20m

£1,270

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 22/9

19:50-14:30

2 stops31h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/10

17:25-18:40

2 stops37h 15m

£1,311

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 22/9

20:50-21:15

2 stops37h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/10

07:05-06:35

2 stops35h 30m

£1,394

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25/4

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Best time to book a flight from Heathrow to South Island

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island (average of £1,551). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,240). 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 LHR to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Heathrow 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 26 April 2025.

When flying from London Heathrow 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.

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 26 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from London to South Island, see what other customers have to say about EVA Air, 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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,182 reviews
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Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,182 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,182 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,290 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,182 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,211 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,182 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
470 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,182 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
828 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,182 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Gary,Apr 2025

DPS - TPE

The staff was excellent. Kind, courteous, and overall just hospitable. Definitely recommend

Related info for your journey

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £586. Users have also found prices from £771 and £848 on Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

    The most popular route from London Heathrow Airport to South Island is London Heathrow - Christchurch. You may also consider London Heathrow - Queenstown Intl or London Heathrow - Dunedin.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Heathrow to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Heathrow 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 London Heathrow Airport to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London Heathrow Airport to South Island (average of £1,551). Flying from London Heathrow Airport to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,240). 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 9 airlines flying from Heathrow to South Island

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Heathrow 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 26 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£746Average£1,010FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£926Average£1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£942Average£1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£971Average£1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,031Average£1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,061Average£1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,070Average£1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,113Average£1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,116Average£1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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