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Cheap flights from Manchester to South Island from £521

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 23/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CHC
17 Mar — 24 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Manchester to South Island

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Cheapest flights from Manchester to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Manchester to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 February 2026.

Mon 2/1113:15
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops37h 20m
Emirates
Thu 26/1107:00
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops48h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 15/2£1,140
Fri 1/521:20
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops30h 10m
Emirates
Thu 14/515:25
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops31h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 12/2£1,167
Wed 11/308:25
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops49h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/306:00
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/2£1,174
Thu 14/514:30
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/510:50
CHC
-
MAN
1 stop33h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£1,175
Mon 31/823:30
MAN
-
CHC
3 stops61h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/906:10
CHC
-
MAN
3 stops45h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 15/2£1,183
Wed 27/521:45
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops28h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 7/614:25
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/2£1,195
Fri 11/923:30
MAN
-
CHC
3 stops60h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 21/906:10
CHC
-
MAN
3 stops62h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£1,196
Wed 17/621:45
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/712:10
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops29h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£1,198
Tue 16/609:20
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 1/706:10
CHC
-
MAN
3 stops64h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£1,206
Tue 3/308:50
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops50h 35m
Qantas Airways
Wed 1/406:00
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops49h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/2£1,211
Thu 12/308:25
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops26h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/309:15
CHC
-
MAN
3 stops34h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2£1,212
Fri 1/514:55
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/517:45
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/2£1,216

Find flight deals from Manchester to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Manchester to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 15 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,167

One-way from

£521

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,286
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 1/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 45m total
  • Manchester to South Island
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23/3
  • 23/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 50m total
  • Manchester to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£112 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Manchester 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 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to South Island that are best for you.

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Manchester

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Wed 11/3

08:25-23:05

2 stops49h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

06:00-06:10

2 stops37h 10m

£1,174

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Wed 27/5

21:45-13:30

2 stops28h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/6

14:25-20:00

2 stops40h 35m

£1,195

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Wed 17/6

21:45-13:30

2 stops28h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 15/7

12:10-06:20

2 stops29h 10m

£1,198

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Fri 1/5

14:55-16:45

2 stops38h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

17:45-20:00

2 stops37h 15m

£1,216

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Tue 26/5

08:15-16:45

2 stops45h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/6

15:25-13:10

2 stops32h 45m

£1,241

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Sat 2/5

08:15-10:10

2 stops38h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

14:25-13:10

2 stops33h 45m

£1,265

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Wed 27/5

14:55-13:30

2 stops35h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 6/6

16:30-06:25

2 stops48h 55m

£1,288

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Mon 18/5

09:20-14:15

2 stops41h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22/5

15:25-13:00

2 stops32h 35m

£1,305

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Sat 2/5

23:30-14:35

3 stops52h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 16/5

15:35-22:25

3 stops41h 50m

£1,325

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Tue 16/6

10:35-09:30

1 stop35h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 1/7

06:10-06:20

2 stops35h 10m

£1,332

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Manchester to South Island

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Island (average of £1,050). Flying from Manchester to South Island in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,305). 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 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Manchester to South Island, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQantas Airways. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,455 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,455 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,519 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,739 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,395 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,455 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Manchester to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from Manchester to South Island?

    Departing from Manchester to South Island will take you 28h 45m. The distance from Manchester to South Island is about 11725 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 £647. Singapore Airlines flights start at £763 while deals on Emirates start at £807 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Manchester to South Island is Manchester - Christchurch. You may also consider Manchester - Queenstown Intl or Manchester - Nelson.

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Island (average of £1,050). Flying from Manchester to South Island in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,305). 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 6 airlines flying from Manchester to South Island

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Manchester 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 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£1,007Average£1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,114Average£1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,122Average£1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,130Average£1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,151Average£1,511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,166Average£1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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