How long is the flight from London to South Island?

For as low as £881, Etihad Airways can have you in South Island from London in 26h 45m. 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £607. Air New Zealand flights start at £696 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at £789 one-way.

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 to South Island?

When deciding which route to take from London to South Island consider London Heathrow - Christchurch, London Gatwick - Christchurch or London Stansted - Christchurch as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from London to South Island?

Before booking your flight from London to South Island check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Singapore Airlines or China Southern.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London to South Island as you normally would.

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.

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Deal found 19/8£801

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from London to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2026.

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One-way from	£427
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Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,577

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London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

08:50-00:35

2 stops26h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 23/1

06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£881

LondonChristchurch

LHR London Heathrow - CHC Christchurch

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 26/11

20:55-00:35

2 stops38h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 22/1

08:05-14:30

2 stops43h 25m

£881

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London Gatwick

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10:30-20:00

2 stops44h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/1

16:55-14:00

2 stops58h 05m

£925

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08:35-07:40

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Christchurch

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06:00-05:55

2 stops60h 55m

£1,178

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LGWDUD

London Gatwick

Mon 21/9

22:00-11:15

2 stops50h 15m

Dunedin

Mon 28/9

11:50-19:10

2 stops43h 20m

£1,197

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sun 20/9

14:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 20/10

16:45-18:45

2 stops38h 00m

£1,231

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Wed 10/2

20:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 3/3

09:15-12:05

2 stops39h 50m

£1,275

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

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London Stansted

Mon 7/9

21:05-16:25

2 stops32h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 13/9

17:20-13:05

2 stops30h 45m

£1,276

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 15/9

21:05-00:10

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 22/9

17:20-18:45

2 stops36h 25m

£1,276

LondonQueenstown

STN London Stansted - ZQN Queenstown Intl

STNZQN

London Stansted

Wed 17/2

20:15-20:00

2 stops34h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 11/3

15:30-12:05

2 stops33h 35m

£1,279

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £1,189). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,654). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from London to South Island?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from London to South Island, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,655 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

663 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,085 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,585 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from London to South Island?
For as low as £881, Etihad Airways can have you in South Island from London in 26h 45m. 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £607. Air New Zealand flights start at £696 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at £789 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from London to South Island?
When deciding which route to take from London to South Island consider London Heathrow - Christchurch, London Gatwick - Christchurch or London Stansted - Christchurch as they are the most popular.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £1,189). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,654). 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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Lufthansa	Cheapest£427	Average£1,207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
China Southern	Cheapest£775	Average£1,083	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£953	Average£1,119	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,060	Average£1,325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£1,104	Average£1,521	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£1,105	Average£1,282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£1,111	Average£1,705	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,136	Average£1,339	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,162	Average£1,427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,172	Average£1,676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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