To save up to 22% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 55 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Southend to South Island from £1,014 1-2 weeks out and tickets from £1,101 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.
Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to South Island. Flights to South Island from Southend in May are about £861 on average during May, but can be found for as low as £626.
At this time, Cheapflights has noticed price decreases for many domestic flights due to COVID-19. Travel is not necessarily recommended at this time, and flights may be prone to cancellation: please check with local authorities in both Southend and Christchurch for travel alerts, and be sure to review the airline's cancellation policy and travel advisories before booking. For more information, please view our post on what to know about COVID-19 (coronavirus) and travel.
You can imagine temperatures to be in the 22 °C range in January. The weather in Christchurch is generally hotter than Southend's. As flight availability is subject to become more limited as peak season approaches it is ideal to book in a timely manner.