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Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Island from £557

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CHC
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

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 11 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£862

One-way from

£557

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,525
19/11-3/12
  • 19/11-3/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 00m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
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27/10
  • 27/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£88 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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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 11 July 2025.

Wed 19/1121:00LHR - ZQN
2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/1210:45ZQN - LHR
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£862
Thu 25/1210:30LGW - ZQN
2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 21/112:50ZQN - LGW
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£951
Mon 13/1021:20LHR - CHC
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1109:15CHC - LHR
2 stops45h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7£998
Mon 29/1222:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Sat 17/122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops56h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£1,002
Fri 19/920:40MAN - CHC
2 stops39h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 3/1006:35CHC - MAN
2 stops48h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7£1,003
Wed 10/918:25LGW - CHC
2 stops57h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 24/908:30CHC - LGW
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/7£1,008
Tue 4/1120:20LGW - CHC
2 stops56h 00mChina Southern
Sun 23/1122:30CHC - LGW
2 stops55h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 10/7£1,015
Mon 15/921:45LHR - CHC
2 stops38h 20mEtihad Airways
Mon 22/906:35CHC - LHR
2 stops41h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/7£1,055
Mon 3/1114:05STN - CHC
2 stops34h 55mEmirates
Wed 25/318:20CHC - STN
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Deal found 10/7£1,066
Mon 3/1120:25LGW - CHC
2 stops28h 35mEmirates
Wed 25/318:20CHC - LGW
2 stops37h 05mEmirates
Deal found 10/7£1,071
Thu 6/1120:20LHR - CHC
2 stops28h 40mEmirates
Thu 20/1118:20CHC - LHR
2 stops32h 30mEmirates
Deal found 11/7£1,081
Tue 4/1122:05LHR - CHC
1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1114:20CHC - LHR
1 stop37h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/7£1,125

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United Kingdom to South Island that are best for you.

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United Kingdom

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South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 19/11

21:00-16:15

2 stops54h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/12

10:45-17:30

2 stops43h 45m

£862

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 25/12

10:30-10:05

2 stops58h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 21/1

12:50-06:30

2 stops54h 40m

£951

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 13/10

21:20-22:15

2 stops36h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 4/11

09:15-17:30

2 stops45h 15m

£998

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 29/12

22:00-17:20

1 stop30h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 17/1

22:30-17:55

2 stops56h 25m

£1,002

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 19/9

20:40-23:05

2 stops39h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 3/10

06:35-18:55

2 stops48h 20m

£1,003

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Wed 10/9

18:25-14:35

2 stops57h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 24/9

08:30-15:00

2 stops41h 30m

£1,008

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Tue 4/11

20:20-17:20

2 stops56h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 23/11

22:30-17:20

2 stops55h 50m

£1,015

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 15/9

21:45-23:05

2 stops38h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 22/9

06:35-12:45

2 stops41h 10m

£1,055

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Mon 3/11

14:05-14:00

2 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

18:20-12:05

2 stops30h 45m

£1,066

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 3/11

20:25-14:00

2 stops28h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

18:20-18:25

2 stops37h 05m

£1,071

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island (average of £1,558). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,192). 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 11 July 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 11 July 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
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,324 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
494 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
932 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.
China Southern
7.6
Good
103 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,285 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from United Kingdom to South Island one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £756. However, be on the lookout for offers from China Southern and Singapore Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to South Island for a low price.

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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 £1,558). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,192). 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 11 July 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£727Average£1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£877Average£1,426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£907Average£1,264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£949Average£1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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EmiratesCheapest£991Average£1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapest£1,017Average£1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,027Average£1,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,045Average£1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,053Average£1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,070Average£1,422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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