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C$ 967+ 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 17 enero 2025.

Round-trip from

C$ 1,607

One-way from

C$ 967

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

January

Average price

C$ 1,874
23/2-11/3
  • 23/2-11/3
  • 5 total stops
  • 58h 47m total
  • Toronto to Christchurch
4/2
  • 4/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 00m total
  • Toronto to South Island
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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dom. 23/25:30 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
mar. 11/32:20 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops32h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,607
dom. 23/28:00 a.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops44h 55mAir Canada
mar. 11/36:15 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops33h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1C$ 1,716
jue. 1/53:59 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops30h 26mAir New Zealand
jue. 15/55:00 p.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops22h 31mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/1C$ 1,881
vie. 7/36:30 a.m.YYZ - CHC
1 stop34h 05mUnited Airlines
lun. 24/36:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops35h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 2,175
dom. 20/46:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops29h 25mJetstar
mié. 23/48:20 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops25h 35mJetstar
Deal found 16/1C$ 2,356
mar. 4/27:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 13/37:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops31h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1C$ 2,422
vie. 14/25:10 p.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops35h 00mQantas Airways
dom. 2/36:00 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops28h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/1C$ 2,611
vie. 24/11:20 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops30h 10mAir New Zealand
mié. 19/25:20 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops22h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/1C$ 3,035
vie. 24/111:00 p.m.YYZ - ZQN
2 stops47h 40mAir Canada
mié. 19/23:05 p.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops43h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1C$ 3,073
vie. 24/17:05 a.m.YYZ - ZQN
3 stops44h 00mQantas Airways
mié. 19/27:00 a.m.ZQN - YYZ
2 stops52h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/1C$ 3,294
jue. 6/312:15 a.m.YYZ - CHC
2 stops54h 25mEVA Air
lun. 24/36:10 a.m.CHC - YYZ
2 stops56h 10mEVA Air
Deal found 15/1C$ 3,495
vie. 7/31:55 p.m.YYZ - CHC
3 stops64h 20mEmirates
lun. 24/33:50 p.m.CHC - YYZ
3 stops58h 40mEmirates
Deal found 15/1C$ 3,498

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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 17 enero 2025.

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Price

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

dom. 23/2

5:30 p.m.-1:20 p.m.

2 stops25h 50m

Christchurch

mar. 11/3

2:20 p.m.-6:17 a.m.

3 stops32h 57m

C$ 1,607

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

dom. 23/2

8:00 a.m.-10:55 p.m.

2 stops44h 55m

Christchurch

mar. 11/3

6:15 a.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops33h 05m

C$ 1,716

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

jue. 1/5

3:59 p.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops26h 26m

Christchurch

jue. 15/5

9:00 p.m.-12:09 a.m.

2 stops43h 09m

C$ 1,876

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

vie. 7/3

6:30 a.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop34h 05m

Christchurch

lun. 24/3

6:00 a.m.-12:26 a.m.

2 stops35h 26m

C$ 2,179

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

dom. 20/4

6:55 p.m.-4:20 p.m.

2 stops29h 25m

Christchurch

mié. 23/4

8:20 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

2 stops25h 35m

C$ 2,356

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

mar. 4/2

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

2 stops32h 05m

Queenstown Intl

jue. 13/3

7:00 a.m.-9:06 p.m.

2 stops31h 06m

C$ 2,422

TorontoChristchurch

YYZ - CHC

YYZCHC

Toronto Pearson Intl

vie. 14/2

2:00 p.m.-10:10 p.m.

2 stops38h 10m

Christchurch

dom. 2/3

6:00 a.m.-4:15 p.m.

2 stops28h 15m

C$ 2,617

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

vie. 24/1

1:20 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

mié. 19/2

5:20 p.m.-9:20 p.m.

2 stops22h 00m

C$ 3,035

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

vie. 24/1

11:00 p.m.-4:40 p.m.

2 stops47h 40m

Queenstown Intl

mié. 19/2

3:05 p.m.-4:39 p.m.

2 stops43h 34m

C$ 3,073

TorontoQueenstown

YYZ - ZQN

YYZZQN

Toronto Pearson Intl

vie. 24/1

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

3 stops44h 00m

Queenstown Intl

mié. 19/2

7:00 a.m.-5:56 p.m.

2 stops52h 56m

C$ 3,294

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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 28 hours 39 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 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 17 enero 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Qantas Airways 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.
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.9
Good
485 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.5
Good
823 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

7.5
Good
821 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,248 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

  • 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$ 108, however they can be found for as little as C$ 75.

  • 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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