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Cheap Tickets to South Island

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

United
Wed., 4 Dec. - Tue., 14 Jan.
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
NZ$2,131 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,131
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed., 4 Dec. from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue., 14 Jan., priced at NZ$2,131 found 2 days ago
United
Wed., 4 Dec. - Tue., 14 Jan.
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
NZ$2,140 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,140
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed., 4 Dec. from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue., 14 Jan., priced at NZ$2,140 found 2 days ago
United
Wed., 4 Dec. - Tue., 14 Jan.
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
NZ$2,142 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,142
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed., 4 Dec. from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue., 14 Jan., priced at NZ$2,142 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Wed., 4 Dec. - Tue., 14 Jan.
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
NZ$2,150 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,150
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed., 4 Dec. from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue., 14 Jan., priced at NZ$2,150 found 2 days ago
United
Wed., 4 Dec. - Tue., 14 Jan.
CMH
John Glenn Columbus Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
NZ$2,251 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$2,251
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed., 4 Dec. from John Glenn Columbus Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue., 14 Jan., priced at NZ$2,251 found 2 days ago

South Island Flights

The South Island experience you’ve always wanted

Catching a flight to South Island is easier than it’s ever been when you use Expedia to plan your escape. A great holiday starts with great selection, and we have an amazing amount of South Island flight deals. A quick search on Expedia.co.nz will show you cheap tickets to South Island in mere moments, from overnight flights to weekend getaways. Trying to earn frequent flyer points? We even make it easy for you to stay loyal to your preferred airline.

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Start planning and start packing

Expedia.co.nz makes it easy to find cheap flights to South Island NZ$70. With such amazing deals, why wait any longer to book your trip? Start searching today, and we’ll see you soon in South Island.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to South Island that have flexible change policies?
At Expedia, we’ve been channeling our inner gymnast to bring you the most flexible airfares in town. Just mark the “No change fee” box right under the “Flexible change policies” subheading to find the best flights to South Island.
How can I find cheap tickets to South Island?
A good strategy for getting your hands on cheap tickets is to be flexible with your travel dates. Begin with searching for your flight to South Island, then click on the “flexible dates” box for a list of prices for nearby days. Another good tip? Book in advance. For an idea of costs, NZ$70 was the best price for a flight to South Island in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to South Island?
There were a lot of inexpensive fares up for grabs in the last seven days, with the cost of a return flight to South Island ranging between NZ$70 and NZ$2,251. Many lucky holiday makers purchased one-way tickets from Columbus (CMH) for just NZ$35.
When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?
Jet off on a Tuesday to raise your chances of securing the cheapest airfare to South Island. Mondays are usually the next most affordable day to depart. Saturday is normally the costliest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to South Island?
Airfares ranged from just NZ$70 to NZ$2,251 in the last seven days. When you’re ready to book, we’re here to help secure the best deal to South Island.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to South Island?
A cheap month to snare an awesome deal to South Island is February, while the most expensive is December. Avoid this time if you’re on a budget.
Flights to South Island information
Destination airport
Christchurch Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CHC
Destination city name
Christchurch
Return price
NZ$2,131

Trending flights to South Island

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Thu., 13 Jun. - Mon., 17 Jun.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
WLG
Wellington Intl.
NZ$70 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$70
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu., 13 Jun. from Christchurch Intl. to Wellington Intl., returning Mon., 17 Jun., priced at NZ$70 found 1 day ago
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