How long is the flight from Portsmouth to South Island?

There are many flights that can get you from Portsmouth to South Island in 54h 30m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11815 mi.

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.

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).

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When flying from Portsmouth 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.

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How long is the flight from Portsmouth to South Island?
There are many flights that can get you from Portsmouth to South Island in 54h 30m. Fly via Qatar Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11815 mi.
Can I find deals for flights from Portsmouth to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Portsmouth to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Portsmouth to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portsmouth to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Portsmouth to South Island?
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Lufthansa	Cheapest£433	Average£1,286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
China Southern	Cheapest£816	Average£1,118	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest£986	Average£1,117	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest£1,000	Average£1,529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest£1,050	Average£1,342	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
United Airlines	Cheapest£1,088	Average£1,307	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest£1,094	Average£1,358	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest£1,107	Average£1,661	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest£1,177	Average£1,456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest£1,178	Average£1,471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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