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 - Blenheim.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Manchester to South Island?

Before booking your flight from Manchester to South Island check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Cathay Pacific or China Southern.

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

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 45 days in advance to save up to 14% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 45 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Manchester to South Island 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as £1,203, or £1,717 for flights within the next 24 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to South Island?

Flights from Manchester to South Island lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Manchester to South Island in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at £1,081.

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.

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.

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Cheap flight deals from Manchester to South Island

Round-trip from	£1,216
One-way from	£755
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,520

6/6-3/8
4 total stops
59h 59m total
Manchester to South Island

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4/7
3 total stops
53h 45m total
Manchester to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£106 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£24 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 30 April 2025.

Fri 6/609:30MAN - CHC

2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/815:45CHC - MAN

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4£1,216

Fri 6/609:15MAN - CHC

2 stops27h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 3/806:35CHC - MAN

3 stops35h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/4£1,221

Fri 6/610:35MAN - CHC

1 stop59h 55mSingapore Airlines

Sun 3/810:50CHC - MAN

1 stop81h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4£1,361

Fri 6/621:15MAN - CHC

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Sun 3/816:40CHC - MAN

2 stops50h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/4£1,362

Wed 20/820:40MAN - ZQN

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/914:25ZQN - MAN

2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4£1,392

Fri 28/1120:40MAN - ZQN

2 stops35h 25mEmirates

Sat 27/1213:55ZQN - MAN

2 stops34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 29/4£1,422

Tue 9/1211:00MAN - NSN

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/107:20NSN - MAN

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4£1,488

Sun 7/1211:00MAN - NSN

2 stops60h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 12/120:00NSN - MAN

2 stops49h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4£1,522

Tue 2/1211:00MAN - CHC

1 stop23h 40mAir New Zealand

Tue 30/1212:00CHC - MAN

1 stop33h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/4£1,566

Tue 9/1211:00MAN - NSN

3 stops33h 50mAir New Zealand

Thu 15/106:45NSN - MAN

2 stops38h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/4£1,882

Thu 18/1210:25MAN - CHC

1 stop37h 55mCathay Pacific

Thu 8/114:50CHC - MAN

1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4£2,007

Thu 18/1211:50MAN - CHC

3 stops47h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 8/106:00CHC - MAN

3 stops39h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 30/4£2,635

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Fri 6/609:30MAN - CHC

2 stops27h 29mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/815:45CHC - MAN

2 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4£1,216

Fri 6/609:15MAN - CHC

2 stops27h 35mEtihad Airways

Sun 3/806:35CHC - MAN

3 stops35h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/4£1,221

Fri 6/610:35MAN - CHC

1 stop59h 55mSingapore Airlines

Sun 3/810:50CHC - MAN

1 stop81h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4£1,361

Fri 6/621:15MAN - CHC

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Sun 3/816:40CHC - MAN

2 stops50h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/4£1,362

Wed 20/820:40MAN - ZQN

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 19/914:25ZQN - MAN

2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4£1,392

Fri 13/609:30MAN - NSN

2 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/607:20NSN - MAN

2 stops40h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4£1,570

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Price

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 6/6

09:30-23:59

2 stops27h 29m

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

15:45-13:15

2 stops32h 30m

£1,216

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 6/6

09:15-23:50

2 stops27h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

06:35-07:05

3 stops35h 30m

£1,221

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 6/6

10:35-09:30

1 stop59h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

10:50-09:15

1 stop81h 25m

£1,361

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 6/6

21:15-12:55

1 stop28h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

16:40-07:45

2 stops50h 05m

£1,362

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Wed 20/8

20:40-16:45

2 stops33h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 19/9

14:25-07:05

2 stops51h 40m

£1,392

ManchesterNelson

MAN - NSN

MANNSN

Manchester

Fri 13/6

09:30-21:45

2 stops49h 15m

Nelson

Fri 20/6

07:20-13:15

2 stops40h 55m

£1,570

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 4/7

20:10-12:55

3 stops53h 45m

£755

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 4/7

14:05-12:55

1 stop35h 50m

£1,354

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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 £1,556). Flying from Manchester to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,227). 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 MAN to EDG?

When flying from Manchester to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Island by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,216 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,203 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

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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.
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 - Blenheim.
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 £1,556). Flying from Manchester to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,227). 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 8 airlines flying from Manchester to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
China Southern	Cheapest£895	Average£1,391	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£966	Average£1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£1,020	Average£1,538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£1,023	Average£1,297	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
British Airways	Cheapest£1,031	Average£1,153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,092	Average£1,402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,092	Average£1,485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,119	Average£1,334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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