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C$ 1,046+ Cheap flights to South Island

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Flights to South Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2025, 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 15 April 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 2,019

One-way from

C$ 1,046

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

C$ 2,432
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 25/8-8/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 07m total
  • Toronto to Christchurch
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29/5
  • 29/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 59m total
  • Toronto to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (C$ 459 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 105 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Thu 13/111:30 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/115:20 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops25h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,749
Fri 5/126:30 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops34h 30mAir Canada
Sun 11/16:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops28h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4C$ 1,890
Tue 16/121:00 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops30h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/12:05 p.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops28h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4C$ 1,930
Mon 1/126:30 p.m.YYZ - NSN
3 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Sun 1/211:15 a.m.NSN - YYZ
3 stops24h 12mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,008
Thu 13/112:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops25h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 26/113:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops24h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,162
Thu 13/118:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops26h 40mAir Canada
Tue 18/115:30 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops45h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,234
Wed 26/1112:00 p.m.YYZ - NSN
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/15:45 p.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops24h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,303
Sat 5/74:00 p.m.YYZ - DUD
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/73:10 p.m.DUD - YYZ
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,330
Fri 4/74:30 p.m.YYZ - DUD
2 stops30h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 29/71:35 p.m.DUD - YYZ
3 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,370
Mon 13/104:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops36h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 22/107:05 a.m.ZQN - YYZ
3 stops44h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,531
Thu 25/126:15 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops49h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/16:15 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops47h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,588
Sat 26/43:59 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops31h 26mAir New Zealand
Mon 30/610:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops29h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/4C$ 2,633

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 25/8

10:25 p.m.-12:05 p.m.

2 stops45h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 8/9

2:00 p.m.-11:27 p.m.

2 stops25h 27m

C$ 2,019

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 5/7

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

2 stops32h 35m

Dunedin

Sun 27/7

7:25 p.m.-11:08 p.m.

2 stops43h 43m

C$ 2,330

TorontoNelson

YYZ - NSN

YYZNSN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 11/10

4:00 p.m.-12:30 p.m.

2 stops27h 30m

Nelson

Sat 1/11

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

2 stops23h 54m

C$ 2,338

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Fri 4/7

4:30 p.m.-2:35 p.m.

2 stops30h 05m

Dunedin

Tue 29/7

1:35 p.m.-11:30 p.m.

3 stops25h 55m

C$ 2,370

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 4/5

7:00 a.m.-2:25 p.m.

2 stops39h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 11/5

6:05 a.m.-12:09 a.m.

2 stops34h 04m

C$ 2,431

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 26/4

3:59 p.m.-3:25 p.m.

2 stops31h 26m

Christchurch

Mon 30/6

10:00 a.m.-11:30 p.m.

2 stops29h 30m

C$ 2,633

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 10/8

10:30 a.m.-3:25 p.m.

3 stops36h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 31/8

6:00 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

C$ 2,815

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sun 12/10

1:50 a.m.-4:35 p.m.

2 stops45h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 22/10

5:25 p.m.-1:50 p.m.

2 stops37h 25m

C$ 3,054

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 26/4

4:15 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops26h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 2/5

6:10 a.m.-10:16 p.m.

2 stops32h 06m

C$ 3,285

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 5/5

6:15 a.m.-12:55 p.m.

3 stops38h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 5/7

5:45 p.m.-12:40 p.m.

3 stops58h 55m

C$ 3,574

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Toronto to South Island takes 32 hours 2 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$ 1,313

Air Canada

Air Canada

From C$ 1,330

United Airlines

United Airlines

From C$ 1,033

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From C$ 1,565

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

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 15 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, Emirates and Air New Zealand 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
1,176 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,195 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
464 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
818 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,656 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,176 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

FAQs about flying to South Island

  • 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 55 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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