Cheap flights from London to South Island from £417

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 14/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from London to South Island

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Cheapest flights from London to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 February 2026.

Mon 2/1122:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops32h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/1110:35
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops45h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£875
Sat 6/622:10
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops49h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 19/617:30
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2£901
Wed 16/920:50
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops39h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 9/1006:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops44h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/2£1,003
Sun 13/921:20
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 5/1017:00
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£1,004
Tue 28/420:50
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops40h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/506:10
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops35h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/2£1,008
Mon 23/213:55
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops44h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/306:00
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops43h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/2£1,012
Thu 29/1010:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 13/1113:50
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£1,014
Fri 6/321:00
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 10/713:50
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops39h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2£1,015
Thu 29/1010:30
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 15/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops61h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2£1,017
Wed 4/1120:55
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops38h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 24/1106:10
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops45h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/2£1,017
Tue 19/509:30
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops27h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/616:05
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops31h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2£1,018
Wed 9/921:45
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops38h 20m
Etihad Airways
Tue 15/906:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops41h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/2£1,019

Find flight deals from London to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£901

One-way from

£417

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,159
6/6-19/6
  • 6/6-19/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 85h 30m total
  • London to South Island
14/6
  • 14/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 15m total
  • London to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£39 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from London 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 6 February 2026.
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LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sat 7/3

21:00-10:05

2 stops48h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/3

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£1,037

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

17:00-19:55

2 stops37h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 12/3

10:45-14:00

2 stops40h 15m

£1,065

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

13:55-00:20

2 stops45h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

06:10-12:45

2 stops42h 35m

£1,066

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 19/5

09:30-23:35

2 stops27h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 15/7

06:30-12:45

2 stops41h 15m

£1,072

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Sun 1/3

14:05-13:05

2 stops34h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/3

16:30-17:55

2 stops38h 25m

£1,086

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 28/4

21:05-12:55

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 23/5

17:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,106

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Fri 17/4

20:50-14:15

2 stops30h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/5

09:05-12:45

2 stops38h 40m

£1,109

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

19:20-00:10

2 stops39h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 12/3

06:00-06:40

2 stops37h 40m

£1,115

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Sat 7/3

23:55-14:00

2 stops49h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 14/3

18:20-11:40

2 stops30h 20m

£1,117

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 1/3

20:25-21:05

2 stops35h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 18/3

16:30-11:40

2 stops32h 10m

£1,123

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £677). Flying from London to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,065). 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 6 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andAir New Zealand from London to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 to South Island?

    For as low as £1,135, Etihad Airways can have you in South Island from London in 31h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11788 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £464. Etihad Airways flights start at £489 while deals on China Southern start at £656 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £677). Flying from London to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,065). 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 10 airlines flying from London to South Island

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£810Average£1,097FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£878Average£1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£907Average£1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£922Average£1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,041Average£1,293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,060Average£1,294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,061Average£1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,084Average£1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,138Average£1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,167Average£1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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