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Cheap flights to South Island from C$ 1,346

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 24/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — CHC
6 May — 13 May1
1 adult
Mon 6/5
Mon 13/5

Flights to South Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 488,555 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

C$ 2,165

Round-trip from

C$ 1,922

One-way from

C$ 1,346
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2024
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From Toronto to Christchurch
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One-way flight from Toronto to South Island
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Find flights to South Island

Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to South Island on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 1 May 2024
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Cheap flights to South Island in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to South Island in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 488,555 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
The below flights offer some of the lowest fares to South Island in May and June 2024. Check back soon for alternative prices as deals update often.
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/58:10 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,007
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/58:10 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,008
Sat 18/54:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/55:00 p.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,010
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/58:10 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,022
Sat 18/57:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops35h 45mAir Canada
Sat 25/56:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops27h 56mAir Canada
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,028
Sat 18/56:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 25/58:10 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5C$ 2,619
Sat 25/510:15 a.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops36h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/56:40 a.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops34h 56mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/4C$ 2,830
Sat 25/510:15 a.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops35h 40mAir New Zealand
Wed 29/510:30 a.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops29h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 29/4C$ 2,959

South Island 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Island in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 488,555 searches and data were last updated on 1 May 2024.
Listed are some of the best fares we've found on flights departing to South Island in 2024. Check back in a little while for more flight options.
Thu 14/1112:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/115:20 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,827
Tue 10/95:15 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 15/108:25 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops44h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,866
Thu 14/1112:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/115:20 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops25h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,874
Fri 15/1112:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/113:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,914
Sun 29/92:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/104:00 p.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,922
Wed 13/118:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops34h 40mAir Canada
Sun 17/116:15 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops32h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,954
Fri 15/1112:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops27h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 29/113:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops24h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,960
Sat 16/1112:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 30/115:20 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,963
Wed 13/117:40 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops35h 15mAir Canada
Sun 17/116:15 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops27h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 29/4C$ 1,963

One-way flights to South Island

Explore one-way flight options to South Island for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 488,555 searches and data was last updated on 1 May 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to South Island. Users seeking round-trip flights to South Island should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Tue 24/911:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,346
Tue 24/911:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops57h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/4C$ 1,896
Mon 23/91:40 a.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4C$ 2,264

Average price of flights to South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Island is currently C$ 1,835 while a round-trip flight costs C$ 2,112. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Temperature and rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight to South Island. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 47 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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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 1 May 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Air Canada and Emirates to South Island have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
644 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
644 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
644 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,049 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
644 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Qantas Airways
7.7
Good
988 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
644 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Air Canada
7.0
Good
6,889 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very good
644 reviews
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Food

7.7

Overall

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have layovers?

    Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Fiji Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island?

    null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while round-trip flights cost around null.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to South Island?

    A round-trip flight to South Island will typically cost around C$ 346, however they can be found for as little as C$ 339.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Vancouver offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch Airport can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?

    Yes. Christchurch Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch Airport (0.0 km away from Christchurch Airport).

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