Cheap flights from Manchester to South Island from £637

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 2/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CHC
12 Mar — 19 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 10 February 2026.

Fri 1/521:20
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops31h 15m
Emirates
Thu 14/515:15
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops31h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 7/2£1,162
Wed 11/319:55
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops38h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 15/306:00
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/2£1,177
Tue 24/220:40
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops35h 25m
Emirates
Wed 4/316:30
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops39h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 10/2£1,177
Wed 11/319:55
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/306:00
CHC
-
MAN
3 stops46h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£1,182
Wed 20/514:55
MAN
-
CHC
3 stops45h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/606:00
CHC
-
MAN
3 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 8/2£1,196
Sat 7/313:15
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops35h 45m
Emirates
Wed 25/306:20
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops61h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 9/2£1,199
Mon 16/220:40
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops38h 45m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/309:15
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops46h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2£1,205
Wed 17/621:45
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 15/712:10
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/2£1,205
Sat 2/509:20
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 15/506:30
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops41h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/2£1,210
Fri 1/514:55
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/517:45
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2£1,218
Sat 21/220:40
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops28h 20m
Emirates
Fri 20/316:35
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops31h 40m
Emirates
Deal found 8/2£1,222
Sat 7/320:40
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops38h 15m
Qantas Airways
Wed 25/309:15
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops39h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 7/2£1,225

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 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,162

One-way from

£637

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

June

Average price

£1,287
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 1/5-14/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Manchester to South Island
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Manchester to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£112 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Fri 1/5

21:20-15:35

2 stops31h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

15:15-12:00

2 stops31h 45m

£1,162

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Sat 2/5

21:20-21:15

2 stops36h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

13:30-12:00

2 stops33h 30m

£1,165

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Wed 11/3

19:55-23:05

2 stops38h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 15/3

06:00-06:10

2 stops37h 10m

£1,177

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Wed 20/5

14:55-23:35

3 stops45h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 4/6

06:00-06:25

3 stops35h 25m

£1,196

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Thu 26/2

13:15-00:25

2 stops46h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 13/3

18:20-06:45

2 stops49h 25m

£1,199

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Wed 17/6

21:45-13:30

2 stops28h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 15/7

12:10-13:10

2 stops36h 00m

£1,205

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

£1,218

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Sat 21/2

20:40-14:00

2 stops28h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

16:35-11:15

2 stops31h 40m

£1,222

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Sun 26/4

20:45-23:55

2 stops40h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 7/9

06:30-06:55

2 stops35h 25m

£1,228

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Thu 23/4

09:20-23:35

2 stops27h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 8/9

06:30-18:35

2 stops47h 05m

£1,228

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/2

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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 £1,051). Flying from Manchester to South Island in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,341). 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 10 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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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

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  • 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 31h 15m. 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 £648. Singapore Airlines flights start at £764 while deals on Emirates start at £808 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Island (average of £1,051). Flying from Manchester to South Island in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,341). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£1,008Average£1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,115Average£1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,124Average£1,452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,132Average£1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,152Average£1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,167Average£1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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