What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Island . Flying to South Island in December will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers 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, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

How much is a return flight to South Island?

A return flight to South Island will typically cost around S$ 584, however they can be found for as little as S$ 283.

Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Singapore Changi offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).

Does Christchurch have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire 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).

S$ 329+ Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2025

Return from	S$ 608
One-way from	S$ 329
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	S$ 967

Jetstar
15-5-24-5
2 total stops
29h 00m total
Singapore to Christchurch

Search Deals

Jetstar
17-5
1 total stop
15h 20m total
Singapore to South Island

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price (S$ 467 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (S$ 55 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for return flights in March 2025

Search Deals

Find flights to South Island

One-wayReturn

Explore South Island

Flights to Christchurch

Flights to Queenstown

Flights to Invercargill

Find flight deals to South Island

Cheapest flights to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Thu 15-521:00SIN - CHC

1 stop15h 20mJetstar

Sat 24-508:20CHC - SIN

1 stop13h 40mJetstar

Deal found 25-3S$ 608

Fri 9-515:45SIN - CHC

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16-508:20CHC - SIN

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 634

Tue 13-515:45SIN - ZQN

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28-512:00ZQN - SIN

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 719

Fri 26-1221:30SIN - CHC

1 stop12h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 22-106:00CHC - SIN

1 stop15h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 24-3S$ 936

Mon 19-523:30SIN - CHC

1 stop20h 40mEmirates

Wed 28-506:10CHC - SIN

1 stop15h 15mEmirates

Deal found 24-3S$ 956

Thu 25-1217:50SIN - CHC

1 stop18h 30mChina Southern

Wed 14-122:30CHC - SIN

1 stop23h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,217

Sat 16-820:20SIN - ZQN

1 stop12h 00mSingapore Airlines

Fri 22-814:25ZQN - SIN

1 stop13h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,337

Sat 16-818:50SIN - ZQN

1 stop14h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 22-816:10ZQN - SIN

2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,497

Fri 23-519:30SIN - ZQN

2 stops16h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 31-507:05ZQN - SIN

1 stop13h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,714

Fri 9-521:00SIN - ZQN

1 stop13h 30mEmirates

Fri 16-515:25ZQN - SIN

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 25-3S$ 5,598

Best flights to South Island
Discover carefully curated flight deals to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Thu 15-521:00SIN - CHC

1 stop15h 20mJetstar

Sat 24-508:20CHC - SIN

1 stop13h 40mJetstar

Deal found 25-3S$ 608

Fri 9-515:45SIN - CHC

2 stops20h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16-508:20CHC - SIN

1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 634

Wed 4-621:00SIN - CHC

1 stop14h 25mQantas Airways

Wed 11-606:20CHC - SIN

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 24-3S$ 949

Mon 19-523:30SIN - CHC

1 stop20h 40mEmirates

Wed 28-506:10CHC - SIN

1 stop15h 15mEmirates

Deal found 24-3S$ 956

Sat 16-820:20SIN - ZQN

1 stop12h 00mSingapore Airlines

Fri 22-814:25ZQN - SIN

1 stop13h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,337

Tue 13-515:45SIN - ZQN

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28-512:00ZQN - SIN

2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 719

Sat 16-818:50SIN - ZQN

1 stop14h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 22-816:10ZQN - SIN

2 stops18h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,497

Wed 20-819:50SIN - CHC

Nonstop9h 40mSingapore Airlines

Fri 29-810:50CHC - SIN

Nonstop10h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,435

Fri 23-519:30SIN - ZQN

2 stops16h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 31-507:05ZQN - SIN

1 stop13h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,714

Fri 9-521:00SIN - ZQN

1 stop13h 30mEmirates

Fri 16-515:25ZQN - SIN

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 25-3S$ 5,598

Direct flights to South Island
Explore direct flight options to South Island based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Wed 20-819:50SIN - CHC

Nonstop9h 40mSingapore Airlines

Fri 29-810:50CHC - SIN

Nonstop10h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,435

Wed 20-819:50SIN - CHC

Nonstop9h 40mAir New Zealand

Fri 29-810:50CHC - SIN

Nonstop10h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,461

Wed 4-619:50SIN - CHC

Nonstop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11-610:50CHC - SIN

Nonstop10h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23-3S$ 1,861

Last-minute flights to South Island
Discover last-minute flight deals to South Island. Data last updated 25 March 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 3-421:00SIN - CHC

1 stop15h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9-408:20CHC - SIN

2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-3S$ 963

Thu 3-421:00SIN - CHC

1 stop15h 20mJetstar

Wed 9-408:20CHC - SIN

1 stop13h 40mJetstar

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,044

Thu 3-419:50SIN - CHC

Nonstop9h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 9-410:50CHC - SIN

Nonstop10h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24-3S$ 3,006

Sun 6-420:30SIN - CHC

1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways

Fri 25-415:45CHC - SIN

1 stop34h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 25-3S$ 1,068

Thu 17-408:35SIN - CHC

1 stop24h 50mAir New Zealand

Sat 26-410:50CHC - SIN

Nonstop10h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 25-3S$ 2,329

One-way flights to South Island
Search for one-way flight options to South Island. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 25 March 2025.

Sat 17-521:00SIN - CHC

1 stop15h 20mJetstar

Deal found 25-3S$ 329

Mon 5-510:50SIN - CHC

2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-3S$ 366

Thu 22-517:30SIN - ZQN

2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-3S$ 441

Sat 17-521:00SIN - ZQN

1 stop18h 40mJetstar

Deal found 24-3S$ 449

Thu 15-521:00SIN - IVC

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24-3S$ 523

Tue 13-519:50SIN - CHC

Nonstop9h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,012

Thu 17-408:35SIN - CHC

1 stop27h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,095

Mon 30-622:35SIN - CHC

1 stop12h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 23-3S$ 1,102

Mon 12-519:50SIN - IVC

1 stop15h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,250

Sat 12-408:35SIN - IVC

1 stop23h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,305

Thu 17-408:35SIN - ZQN

1 stop32h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24-3S$ 1,324

Thu 1-501:10SIN - CHC

2 stops39h 15mAir China

Deal found 24-3S$ 2,246

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SingaporeChristchurch

SIN - CHC

SINCHC

Singapore Changi

Thu 15-5

21:00-16:20

1 stop15h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 24-5

08:20-18:00

1 stop13h 40m

S$ 608

SingaporeChristchurch

SIN - CHC

SINCHC

Singapore Changi

Fri 9-5

15:45-16:20

2 stops20h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 16-5

08:20-18:00

1 stop13h 40m

S$ 634

SingaporeQueenstown

SIN - ZQN

SINZQN

Singapore Changi

Tue 13-5

15:45-19:40

2 stops23h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 28-5

12:00-02:10

2 stops18h 10m

S$ 719

SingaporeChristchurch

SIN - CHC

SINCHC

Singapore Changi

Wed 4-6

21:00-15:25

1 stop14h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 11-6

06:20-22:05

1 stop19h 45m

S$ 949

SingaporeChristchurch

SIN - CHC

SINCHC

Singapore Changi

Mon 19-5

23:30-00:10

1 stop20h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 28-5

06:10-17:25

1 stop15h 15m

S$ 956

SingaporeQueenstown

SIN - ZQN

SINZQN

Singapore Changi

Sat 16-8

20:20-12:20

1 stop12h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22-8

14:25-00:20

1 stop13h 55m

S$ 1,337

SingaporeChristchurch

SIN - CHC

SINCHC

Singapore Changi

Wed 20-8

19:50-09:30

Nonstop9h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 29-8

10:50-17:40

Nonstop10h 50m

S$ 1,435

SingaporeQueenstown

SIN - ZQN

SINZQN

Singapore Changi

Sat 16-8

18:50-13:30

1 stop14h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 22-8

16:10-06:45

2 stops18h 35m

S$ 1,497

SingaporeQueenstown

SIN - ZQN

SINZQN

Singapore Changi

Fri 23-5

19:30-16:10

2 stops16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 31-5

07:05-16:50

1 stop13h 45m

S$ 1,714

SingaporeQueenstown

SIN - ZQN

SINZQN

Singapore Changi

Fri 9-5

21:00-14:30

1 stop13h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 16-5

15:25-16:50

1 stop29h 25m

S$ 5,598

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 25-3

Showing 1-10 of 22 results

Best time to book a flight to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Singapore to South Island takes 19 hours 0 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Singapore will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?

The most popular airlines flying from Singapore to South Island are Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand.

Singapore Airlines

From S$ 897

Qantas Airways

From S$ 690

Air New Zealand

From S$ 819

Jetstar

From S$ 416

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Singapore to South Island are Jetstar, Emirates and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in South Island 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,284 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

455 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

809 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,284 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

FAQs about flying to South Island

Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers 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, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.
How much is a return flight to South Island?
A return flight to South Island will typically cost around S$ 584, however they can be found for as little as S$ 283.
Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Singapore Changi offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).
Does Christchurch have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to South Island?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to South Island today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to South Island?

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to South Island.

Can Cheapflights find flights to South Island with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights to South Island flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to South Island become cheaper?

Of course! You can track prices for flights to South Island and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

S$ 329+ 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 17-5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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 200,618 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Return from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Find flights to South Island

Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Island on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 25 March 2025

Explore South Island

Find flight deals to South Island

Cheapest flights to South IslandExplore the most affordable flight options available to South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 200,618 searches and data was last updated on 25 March 2025.

Use the filters below to find and compare flights to South Island that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island

How long is the flight to South Island?

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

FAQs about flying to South Island

Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

How much is a return flight to South Island?

Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

Does Christchurch have rental cars?

Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Search flights to South Island by cabin class

Find flights to South Island, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to South Island?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to South Island?

Can Cheapflights find flights to South Island with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to South Island become cheaper?

100% Free

Book with Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 25 March 2025.