Cheap flights from Manchester to South Island from £623

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 19/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MAN — CHC
2 May — 9 May1
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 2 April 2026.

Wed 4/1119:55
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops39h 25m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1106:10
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops43h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3£1,024
Tue 16/609:20
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Wed 1/706:30
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops41h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/3£1,071
Wed 13/509:20
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/506:30
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops35h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3£1,108
Tue 23/614:30
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops46h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/706:30
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops35h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/4£1,114
Mon 6/409:50
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops40h 05m
Qantas Airways
Wed 6/517:45
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops36h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3£1,137
Tue 7/409:50
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops40h 05m
Qantas Airways
Fri 24/417:45
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops36h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/3£1,151
Sun 5/421:20
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops28h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sat 25/417:45
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops36h 30m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/3£1,153
Tue 1/921:20
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops28h 35m
Qantas Airways
Sat 5/1209:15
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops46h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/3£1,163
Fri 1/521:20
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops36h 55m
Emirates
Thu 14/515:15
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops31h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 1/4£1,164
Fri 1/509:50
MAN
-
ZQN
2 stops47h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 14/517:45
ZQN
-
MAN
2 stops29h 15m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/3£1,168
Mon 6/709:20
MAN
-
CHC
2 stops27h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 31/706:30
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops35h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3£1,169
Wed 13/509:20
MAN
-
CHC
3 stops35h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/506:30
CHC
-
MAN
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3£1,175

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 2 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£1,071

One-way from

£623

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£1,418
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/6-1/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • Manchester to South Island
19/8
  • 19/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Manchester to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£119 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£32 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 2 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Manchester to South Island that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Tue 16/6

09:20-23:35

2 stops27h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 1/7

06:30-13:00

2 stops41h 30m

£1,071

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 15/5

08:15-00:40

2 stops29h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 22/5

06:30-06:55

2 stops35h 25m

£1,212

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Mon 11/5

20:45-16:25

3 stops32h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 18/5

12:55-13:00

3 stops35h 05m

£1,214

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Wed 13/5

20:45-23:35

2 stops39h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

06:30-06:55

2 stops35h 25m

£1,257

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Thu 7/5

08:15-13:30

2 stops42h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

16:35-20:00

2 stops38h 25m

£1,262

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Sat 16/5

21:20-21:15

2 stops36h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 23/5

15:25-19:15

2 stops38h 50m

£1,280

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Wed 17/6

14:05-20:00

2 stops42h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 15/7

12:10-19:15

2 stops42h 05m

£1,298

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Thu 7/5

21:20-17:50

2 stops33h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/5

15:15-07:45

2 stops51h 30m

£1,303

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Tue 12/5

21:20-00:20

2 stops40h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

16:35-19:15

2 stops37h 40m

£1,308

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Fri 1/5

21:20-12:35

2 stops28h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

15:15-19:15

2 stops39h 00m

£1,324

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Manchester to South Island (average of £1,037). Flying from Manchester to South Island in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,377). 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 2 April 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

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

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

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

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

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

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

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

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

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

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

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

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 27h 15m. The distance from Manchester to South Island is about 11707 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 £664. Qatar Airways flights start at £748 while deals on Emirates start at £850 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 £1,037). Flying from Manchester to South Island in August is currently the most expensive (average of £1,377). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest£981Average£1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,136Average£1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,162Average£1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,193Average£1,497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,211Average£1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,332Average£1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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