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C$ 1,487+ Cheap flights to South Island

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 18 December 2024.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,081

One-way from

C$ 1,535

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 2,898
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 7/3-24/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 57m total
  • Toronto to Christchurch
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8/1
  • 8/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 05m total
  • Toronto to South Island
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
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Tue 31/126:30 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops46h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/12:15 p.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops42h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 2,922
Tue 31/121:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC
1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/16:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12C$ 3,198
Tue 31/1211:00 a.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops57h 00mEmirates
Tue 7/16:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops68h 45mEmirates
Deal found 17/12C$ 5,887

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Locate flights to South Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 629,999 searches and data was last updated on 18 December 2024.

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TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 31/3

3:05 p.m.-8:55 a.m.

2 stops24h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 29/4

3:30 p.m.-11:52 p.m.

2 stops24h 22m

C$ 1,988

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 1/5

4:00 p.m.-9:25 a.m.

2 stops25h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

5:00 p.m.-11:26 p.m.

2 stops22h 26m

C$ 1,991

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 7/3

12:45 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

2 stops27h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 24/3

6:00 a.m.-12:22 a.m.

2 stops35h 22m

C$ 2,081

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 16/2

11:00 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops55h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 1/3

6:15 a.m.-2:02 p.m.

2 stops49h 47m

C$ 2,254

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 4/2

7:00 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

2 stops32h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 13/3

7:00 a.m.-7:29 p.m.

2 stops29h 29m

C$ 2,431

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 11/2

1:20 p.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops35h 30m

Dunedin

Thu 20/2

9:25 a.m.-12:57 a.m.

2 stops33h 32m

C$ 2,459

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 11/2

8:00 a.m.-9:05 p.m.

3 stops43h 05m

Dunedin

Thu 20/2

3:10 p.m.-6:52 a.m.

2 stops33h 42m

C$ 2,514

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 25/4

6:25 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

3 stops38h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 8/5

5:45 p.m.-12:39 p.m.

3 stops58h 54m

C$ 3,461

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 31/1

6:30 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops37h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 7/2

3:15 p.m.-7:10 p.m.

2 stops45h 55m

C$ 3,572

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 24/1

7:05 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

3 stops46h 50m

Christchurch

Sat 1/3

6:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

3 stops45h 50m

C$ 5,636

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Travel insights for flights to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Toronto to South Island takes 29 hours 38 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Canada will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Toronto to South Island. Price data was last updated on 24 November 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Friday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Tuesday at noon, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?

The most popular airlines flying from Toronto to South Island are Air New Zealand, Air Canada and United Airlines.

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand

From C$ 1,363

Air Canada

Air Canada

From C$ 1,334

United Airlines

United Airlines

From C$ 1,033

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From C$ 1,539

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Toronto to South Island are United Airlines, Air Canada and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in South Island by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

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

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).

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 18 December 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
497 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
841 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
809 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,412 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

  • 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, United Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

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

    A round-trip flight to South Island will typically cost around C$ 119, however they can be found for as little as C$ 68.

  • 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 (19 hours 50 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

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

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