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C$ 1,137+ 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 20/5. 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 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 25 March 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,645

One-way from

C$ 1,137

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 2,285
19/5-3/6
  • 19/5-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 74h 19m total
  • Toronto to Christchurch
20/5
  • 20/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 30m total
  • Toronto to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (C$ 443 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (C$ 104 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Mon 19/56:40 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops37h 19mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/66:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops27h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,645
Wed 29/107:00 a.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops47h 00mAir Canada
Thu 13/116:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops28h 19mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,706
Mon 12/55:30 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops28h 50mAir Canada
Tue 27/54:30 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops40h 02mAir Canada
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,878
Mon 12/54:10 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/54:50 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
3 stops39h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,914
Wed 23/45:20 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops30h 05mQantas Airways
Tue 13/56:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops32h 27mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3C$ 1,970
Mon 1/126:30 p.m.YYZ - NSN
3 stops26h 25mAir Canada
Sun 1/211:15 a.m.NSN - YYZ
2 stops23h 14mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3C$ 2,106
Wed 26/116:30 p.m.YYZ - NSN
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 31/15:45 p.m.NSN - YYZ
3 stops40h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 2,185
Thu 8/54:10 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops27h 15mAir New Zealand
Thu 15/54:00 p.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops23h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/3C$ 2,222
Sat 10/59:05 a.m.YYZ - DUD
2 stops41h 45mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/53:10 p.m.DUD - YYZ
2 stops25h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3C$ 2,372
Thu 1/58:25 a.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops34h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 15/56:35 a.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops32h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 2,422
Sat 10/54:00 p.m.YYZ - DUD
3 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/510:15 a.m.DUD - YYZ
3 stops30h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3C$ 2,514
Thu 4/1212:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC
1 stop46h 50mChina Southern
Wed 14/110:30 p.m.CHC - YYZ
1 stop40h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 24/3C$ 3,325

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Toronto

Route

Depart

Return

Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 19/5

10:00 a.m.-11:05 p.m.

2 stops45h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 3/6

6:00 a.m.-7:14 p.m.

2 stops29h 14m

C$ 1,645

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 12/5

5:30 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 27/5

4:30 p.m.-4:32 p.m.

2 stops40h 02m

C$ 1,878

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 12/5

4:10 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 27/5

4:50 p.m.-4:32 p.m.

3 stops39h 42m

C$ 1,914

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 8/5

4:10 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops27h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

4:00 p.m.-11:31 p.m.

2 stops23h 31m

C$ 2,222

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 23/4

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

2 stops37h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 13/5

6:20 a.m.-10:47 p.m.

2 stops32h 27m

C$ 2,338

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 10/5

9:05 a.m.-6:50 p.m.

2 stops41h 45m

Dunedin

Fri 30/5

3:10 p.m.-11:31 p.m.

2 stops24h 21m

C$ 2,372

TorontoDunedin

YYZ - DUD

YYZDUD

Toronto Pearson Intl

Sat 10/5

4:00 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

3 stops29h 05m

Dunedin

Fri 30/5

10:15 a.m.-12:51 a.m.

3 stops30h 36m

C$ 2,514

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Thu 1/5

6:20 p.m.-11:25 a.m.

2 stops25h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

6:35 a.m.-10:36 p.m.

3 stops32h 01m

C$ 2,518

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

Wed 23/4

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$ 3,435

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

Mon 12/5

4:30 p.m.-2:20 p.m.

2 stops29h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 27/5

3:05 p.m.-12:51 a.m.

2 stops25h 46m

C$ 3,715

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 23/3

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Best time to book a flight to South Island

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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 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?

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 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 25 March 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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.

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kunda,Feb 2024

FRA - DXB

All in all I enjoyed my experience and definitely flying with you again

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 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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