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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Island from £466

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 3/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CHC
5 Dec — 12 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 November 2025.

Wed 26/1117:25MAN - CHC
2 stops34h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/122:30CHC - MAN
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/11£855
Wed 12/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops30h 50mChina Southern
Fri 5/1222:30CHC - LHR
2 stops33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11£889
Wed 3/1210:30LGW - CHC
2 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/1206:15CHC - LGW
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£930
Sun 9/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops54h 50mChina Southern
Sun 16/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/11£938
Wed 31/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Thu 22/122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops32h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11£939
Tue 2/1213:40MAN - CHC
2 stops46h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/215:15CHC - MAN
2 stops51h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/11£946
Thu 13/1122:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Wed 3/1222:30CHC - LHR
2 stops32h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11£951
Wed 3/1222:00LHR - CHC
2 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1214:00CHC - LHR
2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£952
Thu 27/1110:30LGW - CHC
2 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/408:30CHC - LGW
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£971
Tue 30/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Fri 13/222:30CHC - LHR
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 3/11£971
Mon 1/1214:30LHR - CHC
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1206:15CHC - LHR
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/11£984
Tue 30/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Sat 31/122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops57h 05mChina Southern
Deal found 4/11£988

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 5 November 2025.

Round-trip from

£767

One-way from

£466

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£1,210
5/3-17/3
  • 5/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 112h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
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3/12
  • 3/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 20m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£62 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£20 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
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Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 5/3

10:30-10:05

2 stops58h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/3

13:25-06:30

2 stops54h 05m

£767

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Wed 26/11

17:25-17:20

2 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 20/1

22:30-09:00

2 stops47h 30m

£855

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Tue 3/3

17:00-16:50

2 stops58h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

10:45-14:00

2 stops40h 15m

£913

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Sat 21/2

13:40-23:05

2 stops44h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

06:10-06:10

2 stops61h 00m

£963

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Tue 3/3

21:00-12:45

2 stops50h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/3

13:25-17:30

2 stops41h 05m

£970

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sat 31/1

21:00-19:55

2 stops33h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/2

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£980

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 23/2

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/3

13:25-06:30

2 stops54h 05m

£1,025

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Mon 23/2

21:30-14:15

2 stops27h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/3

15:05-12:20

2 stops34h 15m

£1,105

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Wed 4/3

13:55-23:05

2 stops44h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 14/3

06:10-06:40

2 stops61h 30m

£1,118

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Fri 6/3

19:20-00:20

2 stops40h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

06:10-12:05

2 stops42h 55m

£1,118

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Best time to book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island (average of £783). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,094). 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 5 November 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from United Kingdom to South Island in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from United Kingdom to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from United Kingdom to South Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their United Kingdom to South Island flight should consider departing on Thursday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 5 November 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,391 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
927 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,402 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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 27h 45m. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,105. Airlines will cover a distance of 11725 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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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from United Kingdom to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to South Island?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island (average of £783). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of £1,094). 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 10 airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Island

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from United Kingdom to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 5 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£778Average£1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£912Average£1,495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£943Average£1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£986Average£1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,042Average£1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,043Average£1,439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,055Average£1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapest£1,057Average£1,454FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,076Average£1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,085Average£1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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