£495 Find Cheap Flights to South Island

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Best South Island Flight Deals

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops£579
Nelson
Nelson2 stops£1,208

Cheap Flight Deals to South Island

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South Island that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals to South Island

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to South Island.
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18:00 - 21:15LGW-CHC
40h 15m2 stops
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13:50 - 15:10CHC-LGW
36h 20m2 stops
Tue, 3 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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21:20 - 21:15LHR-CHC
36h 55m2 stops
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16:30 - 18:40CHC-LHR
37h 10m2 stops
Tue, 13 May - Tue, 27 May
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21:10 - 12:55STN-CHC
28h 45m1 stop
Emirates Logo
06:10 - 12:55CHC-STN
41h 45m2 stops
£1,180Emirates
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Tue, 3 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
Emirates Logo
14:30 - 12:55LGW-CHC
35h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
06:10 - 12:35CHC-LGW
41h 25m2 stops
£1,186Emirates
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Tue, 3 Jun - Thu, 12 Jun
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10:15 - 09:30LGW-CHC
36h 15m1 stop
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12:00 - 06:25CHC-LGW
31h 25m1 stop
£1,241Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Wed, 11 Mar
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20:50 - 16:10LHR-ZQN
32h 20m3 stops
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07:05 - 06:35ZQN-LHR
34h 30m2 stops
£1,280Qantas Airways
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Mon, 9 Jun - Mon, 4 Aug
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20:50 - 14:30LHR-ZQN
30h 40m2 stops
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09:20 - 06:15ZQN-LHR
33h 55m3 stops
£1,292Qantas Airways
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Tue, 27 May - Fri, 21 Nov
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:25 - 09:30LHR-CHC
35h 05m1 stop
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12:00 - 15:20CHC-LHR
40h 20m1 stop
£1,318Singapore Airlines
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Thu, 18 Sep - Wed, 11 Mar
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13:05 - 09:25LHR-CHC
33h 20m2 stops
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10:50 - 15:45CHC-LHR
39h 55m1 stop
£1,404Air New Zealand
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Thu, 26 Jun - Thu, 17 Jul
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13:05 - 08:50LHR-DUD
31h 45m2 stops
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06:05 - 05:55DUD-LHR
36h 50m2 stops
£1,445Air New Zealand
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Mon, 29 Sep - Wed, 29 Oct

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South Island

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to South Island to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to South Island?

The average price of all flights from the United Kingdom to South Island clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Island is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as £1,365. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, when return prices are £1,476 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United Kingdom to South Island?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United Kingdom to South Island, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from the United Kingdom to South Island is June, when tickets cost £1,077 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,964 and £1,699 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Island?

The average price for all round-trip flights from the United Kingdom to South Island depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to South Island is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost £1,672 on average. Morning departures are around 17% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Island is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,962.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United Kingdom to South Island?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to South Island, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from the United Kingdom to South Island, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets to South Island

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£495
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 24% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)
Flight from London Heathrow Airport to Christchurch

FAQs - booking South Island flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United Kingdom to South Island?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United Kingdom to South Island.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United Kingdom to South Island?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from the United Kingdom to South Island is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United Kingdom to South Island?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from the United Kingdom to South Island with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United Kingdom to South Island?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United Kingdom to South Island up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Island

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Island flight deals.

Top 5 airlines flying to South Island

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to South Island. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United Kingdom to South Island. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United Kingdom to South Island? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1290 reviews
8.6Crew
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
Airline reviews

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025HKG - SIN
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Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Very good flight from Boarding to landing -efficient and comfortable with decent entertainment options

The seat in economy class and legroom in Singapore airline are narrower than Korean airlines! I don’t have that comforting feeling flying with Singapore air as in the past!

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

Everything was great keep up the good work 😁, can't ask for more.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

everything was great. I don't use on-board entertainment at all (I just read or sleep), but I appreciate that I couldn't hear anyone else's!

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

The ground staff on Islamabad is horrible. The on board services are excellent.

Some Crew were distinguishably fake in their interactions with passengers.

The food options for children is limited The business class bed is not fully lie flat, and this is an uncomfortable sleep

Worst trip ever from the beginning to the end I will never travel with that airline again. I made a big mistake by not going with my regular schedule flight with Qatar airline. Even underpriced cheat me of my 134 dollars I paid for special seats and they kept my money and didn't pay the airline for the seats for me.

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

Complaint is with American Airlines which delayed our flight from salt lake to Dallas reaulting in us missing our connection to Brisbane. Had to spend 24 hours in Dallas to wait for the next flight. Awful experience and ruined my wife’s birthday.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Our baggage didn’t arrive with us on the plane. Need I say more?

Headphone jacks worked poorly, seat recline was broken. Planes were rundown.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

It was great. The staff were so nice and helpful the food was great and they always made sure I was okay. As a foreigner I was worried about the language barrier but it was absolutely no issues. I highly recommend

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