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Cheap flights from London to South Island from £469

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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
14 Feb — 21 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 15 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£856

One-way from

£469

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,339
10/3-21/4
  • 10/3-21/4
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 45m total
  • London to South Island
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12/6
  • 12/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 47h 40m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£41 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£13 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 15 January 2026.

Tue 10/321:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 21/410:50
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£856
Fri 8/522:10
LHR
-
NSN
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 22/519:05
NSN
-
LHR
2 stops58h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£879
Sat 14/1120:55
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1106:10
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops42h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1£976
Mon 2/217:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops42h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/206:20
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£978
Mon 9/221:00
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/315:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£980
Mon 11/522:05
LHR
-
CHC
1 stop24h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 21/510:50
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop30h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/1£983
Sun 22/319:20
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 19/406:10
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops35h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1£986
Fri 24/411:35
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops41h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 2/513:50
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1£986
Wed 18/321:00
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 10/516:25
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1£987
Fri 20/208:50
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops49h 15m
Etihad Airways
Sat 21/306:00
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops37h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/1£990
Thu 12/1108:50
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/1106:10
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops45h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/1£992
Fri 20/217:00
LGW
-
CHC
2 stops35h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/306:15
CHC
-
LGW
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1£993

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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 15 January 2026.
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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 10/3

21:00-19:55

2 stops33h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 21/4

10:50-18:40

2 stops42h 50m

£856

LondonNelson

LHR - NSN

LHRNSN

London Heathrow

Fri 8/5

22:10-19:50

2 stops34h 40m

Nelson

Fri 22/5

19:05-19:00

2 stops58h 55m

£879

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 4/4

11:35-13:20

2 stops61h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 25/4

10:50-16:00

2 stops40h 10m

£1,005

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 28/2

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 7/3

10:45-06:30

2 stops56h 45m

£1,007

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 11/3

21:00-09:00

2 stops47h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 31/3

17:30-18:40

2 stops61h 10m

£1,024

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 19/5

10:15-13:25

2 stops40h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

05:45-06:55

2 stops36h 10m

£1,047

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 11/5

10:15-09:30

1 stop36h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

19:10-06:55

2 stops46h 45m

£1,079

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

11:35-10:35

2 stops58h 00m

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

14:15-06:40

2 stops29h 25m

£1,130

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 3/2

15:20-10:35

2 stops54h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

14:15-07:55

2 stops30h 40m

£1,130

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 5/2

10:00-10:35

2 stops59h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 27/2

14:15-07:30

2 stops54h 15m

£1,130

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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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £865). Flying from London to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,076). 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 15 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
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Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
971 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers
China Southern
7.3
Good
133 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,467 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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 £1,189, Air New Zealand can have you in South Island from London in 35h. 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 Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £469. Etihad Airways flights start at £494 while deals on China Southern start at £587 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 Stansted - Christchurch or London Gatwick - 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £865). Flying from London to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,076). 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 15 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£832Average£1,123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£887Average£1,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£894Average£1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£933Average£1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,043Average£1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,051Average£1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,052Average£1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,077Average£1,585FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,121Average£1,350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,180Average£1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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