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$ 157, however they can be found for as little as C$ 93.

Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 40 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$ 921+ Flights to South Island

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 14/2

3:30 p.m.-10:55 p.m.

3 stops61h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 2/3

2:15 p.m.-3:02 p.m.

2 stops42h 47m

C$ 1,449

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 3/3

1:30 p.m.-9:05 p.m.

2 stops37h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/3

7:00 a.m.-10:35 p.m.

2 stops32h 35m

C$ 1,886

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 12/2

5:10 p.m.-11:55 p.m.

2 stops36h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

4:30 p.m.-5:41 p.m.

2 stops43h 11m

C$ 1,953

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 16/2

7:00 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

3 stops38h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 5/3

4:30 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops26h 10m

C$ 1,960

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 1/3

3:50 p.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops28h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/3

3:15 p.m.-7:53 p.m.

2 stops45h 38m

C$ 2,433

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Tue 4/3

10:00 a.m.-9:50 a.m.

2 stops29h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/3

5:20 p.m.-12:57 a.m.

2 stops24h 37m

C$ 2,443

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 2/3

8:00 p.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 10/3

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

2 stops29h 29m

C$ 2,461

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 13/2

12:30 a.m.-5:20 p.m.

1 stop46h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

10:30 p.m.-9:15 p.m.

1 stop40h 45m

C$ 2,808

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 30/12

8:20 p.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops34h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 4/2

6:10 a.m.-3:26 p.m.

2 stops27h 16m

C$ 2,887

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 10/2

12:35 a.m.-1:20 p.m.

1 stop42h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

2:50 p.m.-12:15 p.m.

1 stop39h 25m

C$ 2,924

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Flights to South Island in 2024

Round-trip from	C$ 1,449
One-way from	C$ 921
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	C$ 2,395

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14/2-2/3
5 total stops
104h 12m total
Toronto to Christchurch

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28/1
3 total stops
42h 20m total
Toronto to South Island

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Tue 31/127:40 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops44h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/26:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops31h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,465

Tue 3/126:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/123:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops26h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,618

Tue 31/121:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/16:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,755

Mon 30/128:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops34h 20mAir Canada

Tue 4/26:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,887

Tue 31/121:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific

Sat 18/12:50 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops33h 19mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/11C$ 3,063

Mon 30/125:14 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops27h 21mQantas Airways

Mon 20/14:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops26h 09mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/11C$ 3,073

Tue 31/1212:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop46h 50mChina Southern

Fri 17/110:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

1 stop40h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 19/11C$ 3,088

Thu 26/1211:00 a.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops57h 00mEmirates

Sun 19/16:20 p.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops60h 21mEmirates

Deal found 19/11C$ 4,733

Fri 20/121:55 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

3 stops51h 25mEmirates

Mon 30/128:35 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

3 stops54h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/11C$ 8,657

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Fri 14/23:30 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops61h 25mUnited Airlines

Sun 2/32:15 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops42h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,449

Mon 3/31:30 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 12/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,886

Fri 14/25:10 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/34:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11C$ 1,999

Tue 4/33:05 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops28h 25mAir New Zealand

Wed 12/31:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops26h 17mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,443

Thu 13/212:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop46h 50mChina Southern

Mon 3/310:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

1 stop40h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 20/11C$ 2,808

Mon 30/128:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops34h 20mAir Canada

Tue 4/26:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,887

Mon 10/212:35 a.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop42h 45mCathay Pacific

Mon 3/32:50 p.m.CHC - YYZ

1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 20/11C$ 2,924

Wed 12/21:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops54h 35mEmirates

Mon 3/36:20 p.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops59h 21mEmirates

Deal found 20/11C$ 3,610

Wed 12/25:10 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops36h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 3/34:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops43h 11mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/11C$ 1,953

Sat 1/33:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Mon 10/33:15 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops45h 38mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,433

Sun 2/38:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops29h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,461

Tue 4/31:55 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops61h 10mEmirates

Tue 11/33:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

3 stops59h 25mEmirates

Deal found 19/11C$ 4,529

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Tue 3/126:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/123:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

2 stops26h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,618

Fri 20/121:55 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

3 stops51h 25mEmirates

Mon 30/128:35 p.m.ZQN - YYZ

3 stops54h 15mEmirates

Deal found 19/11C$ 8,657

Thu 26/1211:00 a.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops57h 00mEmirates

Sun 19/16:20 p.m.CHC - YYZ

3 stops60h 21mEmirates

Deal found 19/11C$ 4,733

Mon 30/128:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops34h 20mAir Canada

Tue 4/26:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops27h 16mAir Canada

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,887

Mon 30/125:14 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops27h 21mQantas Airways

Mon 20/14:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops26h 09mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/11C$ 3,073

Tue 31/127:40 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops44h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 29/16:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops31h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,465

Tue 31/121:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 28/16:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,755

Tue 31/121:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific

Fri 17/12:50 p.m.CHC - YYZ

2 stops33h 19mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/11C$ 3,063

Tue 31/1212:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop46h 50mChina Southern

Fri 17/110:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ

1 stop40h 45mChina Southern

Deal found 19/11C$ 3,088

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Tue 28/17:25 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops42h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/11C$ 921

Sun 9/28:00 p.m.YYZ - DUD

3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 963

Tue 4/39:30 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,617

Fri 3/19:30 a.m.YYZ - NSN

3 stops39h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,648

Tue 14/11:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC

1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,772

Tue 28/112:45 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20/11C$ 1,848

Wed 5/35:10 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops29h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,902

Thu 6/38:05 a.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops38h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,907

Tue 28/15:30 p.m.YYZ - CHC

2 stops47h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,918

Mon 27/18:05 a.m.YYZ - DUD

3 stops43h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/11C$ 1,946

Tue 28/16:30 p.m.YYZ - CHC

3 stops50h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,058

Sat 1/33:50 p.m.YYZ - ZQN

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 19/11C$ 2,147

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Travel insights for flights to South Island

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How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Toronto to South Island takes 33 hours 36 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 Tuesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday 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 Qantas Airways.

Air New Zealand

From C$ 1,286

Air Canada

From C$ 1,334

Qantas Airways

From C$ 1,539

United Airlines

From C$ 1,041

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 United Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air Canada 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

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,486 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand

8.1

Very good

529 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

China Southern

7.7

Good

122 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,486 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways

7.6

Good

820 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,486 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

878 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,486 reviews

Check prices

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$ 157, however they can be found for as little as C$ 93.
Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Toronto offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 40 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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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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