Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Island from £440

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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LHR — CHC
17 may. — 24 may.1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from United Kingdom to South Island

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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 17 abril 2026.

mar. 12/518:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops53h 10m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 19/513:35
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£866
mar. 12/521:20
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops49h 50m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 19/513:35
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops40h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£894
mar. 19/521:20
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 24/516:25
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4£915
lun. 1/621:45
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops38h 50m
Etihad Airways
lun. 22/606:30
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops43h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4£932
mar. 12/521:20
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 24/506:15
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops47h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£934
dom. 19/421:10
LHR
-
CHC
2 stops39h 45m
Etihad Airways
mié. 29/406:10
CHC
-
LHR
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4£938
lun. 1/618:00
LGW
-
ZQN
2 stops39h 00m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 8/613:00
ZQN
-
LGW
2 stops37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4£951
lun. 31/822:00
LHR
-
CHC
3 stops37h 15m
Multiple Airlines
dom. 20/906:15
CHC
-
LHR
3 stops48h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£955
mié. 2/1221:00
LHR
-
ZQN
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
mié. 27/112:10
ZQN
-
LHR
2 stops42h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4£964
lun. 2/1122:00
LHR
-
CHC
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
lun. 16/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 13/4£967
lun. 9/1122:00
LHR
-
CHC
1 stop30h 20m
China Southern
dom. 15/1122:30
CHC
-
LHR
1 stop33h 05m
China Southern
Deal found 15/4£973
jue. 14/511:35
LGW
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ZQN
2 stops59h 35m
Multiple Airlines
jue. 21/513:35
ZQN
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LGW
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4£973

Find 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 17 abril 2026.

Round-trip from

£866

One-way from

£440

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

£1,221
12/5-19/5
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 35m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
9/6
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • United Kingdom to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£64 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£18 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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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 17 abril 2026.
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LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

mar. 12/5

18:00-10:10

2 stops53h 10m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 19/5

13:35-15:00

2 stops36h 25m

£866

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

lun. 1/6

11:35-20:00

2 stops45h 25m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 8/6

10:50-15:00

2 stops39h 10m

£976

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

jue. 28/5

18:00-12:20

2 stops55h 20m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 4/6

13:00-15:00

2 stops37h 00m

£1,023

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

mar. 12/5

21:20-21:15

2 stops36h 55m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 19/5

10:25-18:40

3 stops43h 15m

£1,026

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

jue. 3/9

21:05-12:35

2 stops28h 30m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 17/9

12:10-12:55

2 stops35h 45m

£1,073

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

dom. 7/6

11:35-16:45

2 stops42h 10m

Queenstown Intl

lun. 14/9

13:00-15:00

2 stops37h 00m

£1,100

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

vie. 1/5

09:30-00:20

2 stops27h 50m

Christchurch

lun. 25/5

06:10-07:00

2 stops35h 50m

£1,102

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

lun. 1/6

14:55-12:55

1 stop35h 00m

Christchurch

lun. 22/6

08:30-12:55

2 stops39h 25m

£1,123

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

vie. 15/5

21:05-15:35

2 stops31h 30m

Queenstown Intl

vie. 22/5

15:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

£1,125

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

mar. 1/9

14:05-12:55

1 stop35h 50m

Christchurch

lun. 5/10

18:20-19:15

1 stop36h 55m

£1,139

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island (average of £365). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,517). 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.

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 17 abril 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from United Kingdom to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from United Kingdom to South Island?

    A quick flight from United Kingdom to South Island can take about 28h 30m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as £1,073. Airlines will cover a distance of 11721 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is China Southern, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £467. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Etihad Airways, as they are both options that can get you from United Kingdom to South Island for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from United Kingdom to South Island?

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

  • 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from United Kingdom to South Island (average of £365). Flying from United Kingdom to South Island in March is currently the most expensive (average of £1,517). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£614Average£1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China SouthernCheapest£812Average£1,115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£980Average£1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£993Average£1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£996Average£1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,045Average£1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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LufthansaCheapest£1,070Average£1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,081Average£1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£1,115Average£1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,139Average£1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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