Cheap flights from London to South Island from £476

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 3/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
1 Jul — 8 Jul1
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 1 June 2026.

Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops35h 05m
China Southern
Sun 15/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops57h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 29/5£782
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops35h 05m
China Southern
Sat 14/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 29/5£832
Wed 25/1117:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/113:50
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/5£835
Mon 30/1122:00
LHR
-
CHC
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
Tue 19/122:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 30/5£861
Wed 25/1121:00
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops31h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/116:20
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/5£863
Mon 7/918:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 31/1008:20
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops59h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£913
Sun 1/1117:15
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops35h 05m
China Southern
Fri 20/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops52h 30m
China Southern
Deal found 31/5£913
Sun 8/1121:30
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops30h 50m
China Southern
Sun 15/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops57h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 30/5£915
Wed 25/1121:30
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops30h 50m
China Southern
Tue 19/122:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 30/5£927
Tue 3/1122:00
LHR
-
CHC
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
Tue 17/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 29/5£944
Mon 2/1117:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops55h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops61h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/5£982
Mon 2/1117:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops49h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/1106:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops44h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6£984

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 1 June 2026.

Round-trip from

£782

One-way from

£476

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,238
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 1/11-15/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 10m total
  • London to South Island
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 3/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • London to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£63 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£15 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 1 June 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

18:00-20:00

2 stops39h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 16/10

12:10-06:40

2 stops54h 30m

£1,115

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Wed 1/7

11:35-20:00

2 stops45h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/7

13:00-15:00

2 stops37h 00m

£1,141

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 10/11

22:00-11:25

2 stops48h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 8/12

15:05-18:35

2 stops64h 30m

£1,159

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

21:05-00:10

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 14/10

18:20-12:55

2 stops30h 35m

£1,282

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 22/9

21:05-00:10

2 stops40h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 13/10

18:20-18:45

2 stops36h 25m

£1,282

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sun 1/11

20:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

09:15-12:05

2 stops39h 50m

£1,286
Fastest return journey

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 22/9

10:05-00:10

2 stops27h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 15/10

18:20-12:35

2 stops30h 15m

£1,288

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Wed 23/9

10:05-00:10

2 stops27h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 13/10

18:20-21:30

2 stops39h 10m

£1,288

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 7/9

21:45-21:15

2 stops36h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 7/10

12:10-21:30

2 stops45h 20m

£1,291

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sat 26/9

21:05-01:20

2 stops40h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 12/10

18:20-12:55

2 stops30h 35m

£1,302

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Island

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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £367). Flying from London to South Island in February is currently the most expensive (average of £2,622). 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

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 1 June 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.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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 £1,309, Emirates can have you in South Island from London in 38h 20m. 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 China Southern, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £470. Air New Zealand flights start at £585 while deals on Etihad Airways start at £616 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.

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    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £367). Flying from London to South Island in February is currently the most expensive (average of £2,622). 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
LufthansaCheapest£433Average£1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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China SouthernCheapest£816Average£1,119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£987Average£1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,000Average£1,530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,050Average£1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,089Average£1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,094Average£1,359FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,107Average£1,662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,177Average£1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,178Average£1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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