How long is the flight from London to South Island?

For as low as £1,290, Etihad Airways can have you in South Island from London in 34h 55m. 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £611. Air New Zealand flights start at £700 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at £794 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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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 £1,195). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,676). 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

1,589 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

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Very Good

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,653 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,589 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

665 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,589 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

1,589 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

China Southern

7.3

Good

172 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

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How long is the flight from London to South Island?
For as low as £1,290, Etihad Airways can have you in South Island from London in 34h 55m. 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 Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £611. Air New Zealand flights start at £700 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at £794 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 £1,195). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,676). 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£430	Average£1,214	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
China Southern	Cheapest£779	Average£1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£959	Average£1,126	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,066	Average£1,332	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£1,110	Average£1,530	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£1,112	Average£1,289	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£1,117	Average£1,715	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,142	Average£1,347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,169	Average£1,435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,179	Average£1,686	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights

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