Cheap flights from Manchester to South Island

MAN — CHC
15 Dec — 22 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from Manchester to South Island

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,382
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£122 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£28 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Manchester to South Island

How far ahead should I book a flight from Manchester to South Island?

The best time to book flights from Manchester to South Island is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Manchester to South Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Island (average of £1,224). Flying from Manchester to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,882). 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

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to South Island, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rob,Sept 2026

JFK - SIN

The gate agent was rude. Very disappointing. The cabin crew was amazing. Every thing with them was great once we boarded the plane.

Related info for your journey

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Manchester to South Island?

    For a flight from Manchester to South Island, you will be flying from Manchester. Manchester (MAN) is just 8.9 mi from the center of the city.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Manchester 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 £649. Qatar Airways flights start at £752 while deals on Emirates start at £854 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Manchester to South Island?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Manchester to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Manchester to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Manchester to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Manchester to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Manchester to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Manchester 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 Manchester to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Island (average of £1,224). Flying from Manchester to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,882). 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 7 airlines flying from Manchester to South Island

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest£801Average£1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£918Average£1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,150Average£1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,175Average£1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,189Average£1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,256Average£1,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,382Average£1,408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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