How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to South Island?

Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from London Stansted Airport to South Island in just under 28h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33h 55m. The distance from London Stansted Airport to South Island is about 11748 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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).

What are the most popular routes from London Stansted Airport to South Island?

The most popular route from London Stansted Airport to South Island is London Stansted - Christchurch. You may also consider London Stansted - Queenstown Intl or London Stansted - Dunedin.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from STN to EDG?

When flying from London Stansted Airport 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.

Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to South Island that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Stansted to South Island?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to South Island.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to South Island?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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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Deal found 5/9£1,298

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2 stops37h 10m

Deal found 5/9£13,996

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Round-trip from	£1,147
One-way from	£540
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,302

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112h 10m total
London to South Island

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59h 25m total
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STN London Stansted - ZQN Queenstown Intl

STNZQN

London Stansted

Tue 3/11

20:40-20:00

3 stops58h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£565

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STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sat 23/1

19:40-17:20

3 stops56h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£575

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Wed 30/9

18:00-17:35

3 stops59h 35m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

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STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

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London Stansted

Wed 24/2

14:30-10:40

3 stops31h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£641

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Wed 6/1

17:45-17:20

3 stops58h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£749

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Sat 26/12

05:55-21:05

3 stops50h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£766

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Thu 7/1

16:25-12:50

2 stops31h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£845

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Fri 25/12

17:20-12:50

3 stops54h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£845

LondonChristchurch

STN London Stansted - CHC Christchurch

STNCHC

London Stansted

Fri 22/1

20:45-12:50

2 stops51h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£860

LondonQueenstown

STN London Stansted - ZQN Queenstown Intl

STNZQN

London Stansted

Wed 4/11

20:15-21:05

2 stops35h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-13:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£884

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates from London Stansted Airport to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.1

Very Good

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,653 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from London Stansted Airport to South Island?
Turkish Airlines and Emirates can get you from London Stansted Airport to South Island in just under 28h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 33h 55m. The distance from London Stansted Airport to South Island is about 11748 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the most popular routes from London Stansted Airport to South Island?
The most popular route from London Stansted Airport to South Island is London Stansted - Christchurch. You may also consider London Stansted - Queenstown Intl or London Stansted - Dunedin.
Can I find deals for flights from Stansted to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Stansted to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Stansted to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Stansted to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Stansted to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Stansted 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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