Cheap flights from London to South Island from £448

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 30/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
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 18 December 2025.

Sun 28/1221:00LHR - CHC
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/109:50CHC - LHR
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/12£1,036
Sat 27/1221:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Sat 31/122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£1,044
Wed 31/1211:55LHR - CHC
2 stops59h 55mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/214:20CHC - LHR
1 stop42h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 17/12£1,141
Wed 24/1217:00LGW - ZQN
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/213:25ZQN - LGW
2 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,217
Wed 24/1221:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/213:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12£1,249
Tue 30/1222:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/115:05ZQN - LHR
2 stops64h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,263
Tue 30/1210:30LGW - ZQN
2 stops61h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/113:25ZQN - LGW
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,263
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Mon 2/222:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12£1,264
Mon 22/1221:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/210:45ZQN - LHR
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,299
Thu 25/1210:30LGW - ZQN
2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/113:25ZQN - LGW
2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,383
Tue 30/1221:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,394
Tue 30/1210:30LGW - ZQN
2 stops61h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:45ZQN - LGW
2 stops56h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12£1,445

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 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

£794

One-way from

£448

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,476
4/5-19/5
  • 4/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 15m total
  • London to South Island
30/5
  • 30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • London to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£60 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£17 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 18 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from London to South Island that are best for you.

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London

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 4/5

18:05-12:20

2 stops55h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 19/5

13:00-15:00

2 stops37h 00m

£794

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 18/1

17:00-19:55

2 stops37h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 21/1

10:45-06:30

2 stops56h 45m

£953

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 10/2

10:30-17:20

2 stops41h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

14:00-14:00

2 stops37h 00m

£1,012

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sat 3/1

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 19/1

10:45-14:00

2 stops40h 15m

£1,064

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 22/1

15:20-10:35

2 stops54h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

13:15-12:00

1 stop35h 45m

£1,130

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sun 15/2

15:20-10:35

2 stops30h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

14:15-07:25

1 stop30h 10m

£1,130

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 13/2

15:20-10:35

2 stops30h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

14:15-07:30

2 stops54h 15m

£1,130

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 10/2

16:20-10:35

2 stops53h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

13:15-07:25

1 stop31h 10m

£1,130

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 27/2

10:25-10:35

2 stops35h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

13:15-06:20

2 stops30h 05m

£1,130

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sat 14/2

13:35-10:35

2 stops56h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

14:15-07:25

1 stop30h 10m

£1,130

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £879). Flying from London to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,082). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from London to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

When flying from London to South Island, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from London to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from London to South Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their London to South Island flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 18 December 2025.
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.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

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 £1,175, United Airlines can have you in South Island from London in 34h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11721 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 £471. Etihad Airways flights start at £493 while deals on China Southern start at £590 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?

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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.

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    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £879). Flying from London to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,082). 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
China SouthernCheapest£818Average£1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£890Average£1,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£921Average£1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£937Average£1,339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,048Average£1,299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,056Average£1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,057Average£1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,101Average£1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,111Average£1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,159Average£1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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