Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Island from £515

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CHC
15 Oct — 22 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for United Kingdom to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 15 September 2025.

Round-trip from

£765

One-way from

£515

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,194
2/11-13/11
  • 2/11-13/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 95h 55m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
24/12
  • 24/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 25m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£55 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£16 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

Find flight deals from United Kingdom to South Island

Cheapest flights from United Kingdom to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from United Kingdom to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Sun 2/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/1113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£765
Sun 2/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£794
Wed 29/1022:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1117:20ZQN - LHR
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£798
Sun 2/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1110:45ZQN - LHR
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£803
Sat 1/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:45ZQN - LHR
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£807
Sun 2/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/1110:45ZQN - LHR
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£819
Thu 30/1010:30LGW - ZQN
2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1113:25ZQN - LGW
2 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£833
Thu 30/1021:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops48h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£864
Sun 2/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops54h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£896
Mon 13/1021:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9£916
Sun 9/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops50h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/1113:25ZQN - LHR
2 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£919
Mon 13/1021:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 20/1016:50ZQN - LHR
2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9£924

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Fly from

United Kingdom

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sun 2/11

21:00-16:50

2 stops54h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/11

13:25-17:30

2 stops41h 05m

£765

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 4/11

21:00-12:45

2 stops50h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 14/11

13:25-17:30

2 stops41h 05m

£794

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Thu 30/10

21:00-10:05

2 stops48h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 6/11

13:25-17:30

2 stops41h 05m

£864

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

21:20-10:10

2 stops48h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 20/10

16:50-18:40

2 stops37h 50m

£924

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Fri 7/11

17:00-12:45

2 stops54h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/12

13:25-14:00

2 stops37h 35m

£947

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 3/3

20:15-14:00

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

18:20-18:00

2 stops36h 40m

£1,105

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 6/2

13:35-10:35

2 stops32h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

14:15-07:55

2 stops30h 40m

£1,129

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 4/2

10:05-10:35

1 stop35h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

14:15-12:00

1 stop34h 45m

£1,129

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Sun 8/2

07:40-10:35

2 stops37h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

14:15-09:10

2 stops31h 55m

£1,129

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 30/1

13:45-10:35

1 stop31h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

14:15-08:25

2 stops31h 10m

£1,130

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United Kingdom to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island (average of £1,559). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,186). 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 GB to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from United Kingdom to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 15 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from United Kingdom to South Island as you normally would.

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 15 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from the United Kingdom to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to South Island?

    A quick flight from United Kingdom to South Island can take about 28h 45m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,105. Airlines will cover a distance of 11748 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from United Kingdom to South Island that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island (average of £1,559). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,186). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£743Average£1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£879Average£1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£909Average£1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£951Average£1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,004Average£1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,006Average£1,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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British AirwaysCheapest£1,019Average£1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,034Average£1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,042Average£1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,046Average£1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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