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.

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 20 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).

C$ 1,016+ Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2025

Round-trip from	C$ 1,915
One-way from	C$ 1,016
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	January
Average price	C$ 2,038

Air Canada
11/3-12/8
4 total stops
62h 53m total
Toronto to Christchurch

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19/3
3 total stops
49h 40m total
Toronto to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 421 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 106 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Sun 6/49:45 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 13/44:00 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops38h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,231

Mon 31/36:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops50h 35mUnited Airlines

Tue 29/46:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,243

Fri 20/66:40 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/106:20 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

3 stops39h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/2C$ 2,250

Mon 7/44:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 22/44:00 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops24h 26mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,494

Wed 5/310:30 a.m.YYZ - NSN

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/33:25 p.m.NSN - YYZ

2 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,557

Sun 6/410:55 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops34h 10mQantas Airways

Tue 22/48:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops41h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,754

Fri 25/42:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops54h 00mEmirates

Thu 8/55:45 p.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops58h 54mEmirates

Deal found 19/2C$ 3,425

Thu 6/312:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops54h 25mEVA Air

Mon 24/36:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops56h 10mEVA Air

Deal found 20/2C$ 4,133

Sun 6/48:00 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 13/43:10 p.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops25h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2C$ 4,395

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Tue 11/35:25 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops36h 30mAir Canada

Tue 12/86:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops26h 23mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2C$ 1,915

Tue 11/36:40 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 12/86:05 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops29h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2C$ 2,030

Sun 9/36:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 14/31:15 p.m.CHC - YYZ

1 stop20h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2C$ 2,222

Tue 1/411:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops45h 40mEmirates

Wed 30/45:45 p.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops58h 54mEmirates

Deal found 19/2C$ 3,473

Thu 6/312:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops54h 25mEVA Air

Mon 24/36:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops56h 10mEVA Air

Deal found 20/2C$ 4,133

Mon 5/54:10 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/58:40 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops39h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2C$ 2,280

Sun 6/42:55 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops56h 35mEmirates

Sun 13/48:40 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops52h 50mEmirates

Deal found 20/2C$ 3,777

Sun 6/48:00 a.m.YYZ - DUD

2 stops38h 35mUnited Airlines

Sun 13/43:10 p.m.DUD - YYZ

2 stops25h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2C$ 4,395

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Wed 5/310:30 a.m.YYZ - NSN

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/33:25 p.m.NSN - YYZ

2 stops25h 57mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,557

Thu 6/312:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops54h 25mEVA Air

Mon 24/36:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops56h 10mEVA Air

Deal found 20/2C$ 4,133

Fri 7/32:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops30h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 24/36:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops44h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,778

Mon 31/35:25 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops52h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 29/46:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops32h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,243

Mon 31/31:50 a.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/410:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/2C$ 2,758

Mon 31/36:25 a.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops38h 30mEmirates

Tue 29/45:45 p.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops58h 54mEmirates

Deal found 19/2C$ 3,680

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Wed 19/38:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2C$ 1,016

Wed 19/312:50 p.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop27h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2C$ 1,665

Sun 6/45:30 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops51h 25mEmirates

Deal found 20/2C$ 5,166

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 11/3

5:25 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 12/8

6:05 a.m.-4:28 p.m.

2 stops26h 23m

C$ 1,915

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 11/3

6:40 p.m.-7:55 p.m.

3 stops32h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 12/8

6:05 a.m.-7:58 p.m.

2 stops29h 53m

C$ 2,030

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 9/3

6:00 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop22h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 14/3

1:15 p.m.-4:52 p.m.

1 stop20h 37m

C$ 2,222

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 20/6

6:40 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops27h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/10

6:20 p.m.-4:30 p.m.

3 stops39h 10m

C$ 2,250

TorontoNelson

YYZ - NSN

YYZNSN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 5/3

10:30 a.m.-1:40 p.m.

2 stops33h 10m

Nelson

Sat 8/3

3:25 p.m.-11:22 p.m.

2 stops25h 57m

C$ 2,557

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 1/4

11:15 p.m.-1:55 p.m.

3 stops45h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 30/4

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

3 stops58h 54m

C$ 3,473

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 6/3

12:15 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops54h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 24/3

6:10 a.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops56h 10m

C$ 4,133

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 6/4

8:00 a.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops38h 35m

Dunedin

Sun 13/4

3:10 p.m.-12:26 a.m.

2 stops25h 16m

C$ 4,395

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 19/3

8:00 p.m.-2:40 p.m.

3 stops49h 40m

C$ 1,016

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 19/3

12:50 p.m.-9:35 a.m.

1 stop27h 45m

C$ 1,665

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Best time to book a flight to South Island

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Estimated round-trip price

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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 28 hours 6 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?

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

From C$ 1,313

Air Canada

From C$ 1,334

United Airlines

From C$ 1,033

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 New Zealand and Air Canada.

Rainfall in South Island 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

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

See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Emirates and United Airlines 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.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,276 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,765 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

Air Canada

7.0

Good

8,748 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,200 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

TPE - SEA

The films were difficult to hear over the noise of the airplane engines. Subtitles in ENGLISH would have been great.

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.
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 20 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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Temperature in South Island by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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