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Cheap flights from London to South Island from £384

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 10/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Tue 2/618:00
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/610:35
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£961
Tue 5/518:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/510:50
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£987
Tue 2/622:40
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 16/610:35
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£988
Wed 15/411:35
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/510:50
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops54h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£1,001
Tue 5/521:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/510:50
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3£1,016
Fri 16/1018:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1112:10
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops55h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/3£1,028
Wed 15/421:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/513:00
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3£1,030
Tue 1/911:35
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 13/912:10
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops61h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/3£1,037
Thu 11/611:35
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops42h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/609:45
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops55h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£1,057
Wed 27/516:50
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops41h 25m
Qantas Airways
Tue 30/615:15
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops34h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/3£1,075
Fri 22/511:35
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops45h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/513:00
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£1,096
Wed 27/506:55
STN
-
ZQN
3 stops41h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/617:45
ZQN
-
STN
3 stops34h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3£1,108

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£961

One-way from

£384

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,305
2/6-16/6
  • 2/6-16/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 40m total
  • London to South Island
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10/9
  • 10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 50m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£74 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£22 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Wed 15/4

11:35-20:00

2 stops45h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

10:50-06:40

2 stops54h 50m

£1,001

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Wed 27/5

06:55-11:10

3 stops41h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 30/6

17:45-16:50

3 stops34h 05m

£1,108

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sun 3/5

21:20-16:50

2 stops56h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 10/5

12:10-18:40

2 stops65h 30m

£1,109

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Wed 27/5

07:05-11:10

3 stops41h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 30/6

17:45-16:35

3 stops33h 50m

£1,114

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Thu 11/6

21:05-12:55

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 20/6

16:25-18:45

2 stops37h 20m

£1,138

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Wed 27/5

21:05-21:15

2 stops37h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 30/6

15:15-12:55

2 stops32h 40m

£1,139

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Wed 6/5

18:00-20:30

2 stops39h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

13:50-15:00

2 stops36h 10m

£1,147

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Fri 1/5

14:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

17:45-18:45

2 stops36h 00m

£1,160
Fastest return journey

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sat 12/9

21:05-12:55

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 20/9

17:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,168

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Wed 27/5

21:05-12:55

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 30/6

15:45-12:55

2 stops32h 10m

£1,174

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Island

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Cheapflights Insights

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 £690). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,208). 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 22 March 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
616 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,006 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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.
China Southern
7.4
Good
145 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,483 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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 £1,138, Emirates can have you in South Island from London in 28h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11748 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 £474. Etihad Airways flights start at £508 while deals on Air New Zealand start at £590 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £690). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,208). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from London 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£823Average£1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£927Average£1,124FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,017Average£1,508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,061Average£1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,081Average£1,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£1,087Average£1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,098Average£1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,103Average£1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,188Average£1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,189Average£1,417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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