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.

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, แควนตัสแอร์เวย์ is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island?

null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.

Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 15 minutes).

Does Christchurch Airport have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?

Yes. Christchurch Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch Airport (0.0 km away from Christchurch Airport).

Cheap Flights to South Island from ฿64,923

Flights to South Island in 2024

Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	฿40,878
Return from	฿26,302
One-way from	฿15,944

High demand for flights, 18% potential price rise

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Thu 14/1118:40RDU - CHC

2 stops24h 45mแอร์นิวซีแลนด์

Mon 18/1108:00CHC - RDU

2 stops32h 06mแอร์นิวซีแลนด์

Deal found 24/4฿64,923

Fri 22/1113:40JFK - CHC

2 stops54h 55mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Sat 7/1206:15CHC - JFK

2 stops68h 40mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Deal found 24/4฿74,653

Wed 13/1120:15JFK - CHC

2 stops44h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 17/1112:00CHC - JFK

2 stops41h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/4฿76,798

Fri 20/1206:30RDU - CHC

2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 31/1214:15CHC - RDU

2 stops38h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/4฿103,988

Fri 20/1206:30RDU - CHC

2 stops34h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 31/1212:00CHC - RDU

3 stops48h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 24/4฿109,131

Wed 13/1115:30JFK - CHC

2 stops30h 00mแควนตัสแอร์เวย์

Sun 17/1109:40CHC - JFK

3 stops28h 50mแควนตัสแอร์เวย์

Deal found 24/4฿121,708

Thu 14/1117:51RDU - CHC

2 stops46h 49mSingapore Airlines

Mon 18/1112:00CHC - RDU

3 stops46h 52mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/4฿139,835

Thu 19/1200:20JFK - CHC

2 stops67h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/109:40CHC - JFK

2 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/4฿229,729

Average price of flights to South Island by month

Temperature and rainfall in South Island by month

CHC Temperature	6 - 17 °C

CHC

Temperature

6 - 17 °C

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Island, such as แอร์นิวซีแลนด์, แควนตัสแอร์เวย์ and Singapore Airlines. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

601 reviews

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1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

601 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

601 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

แอร์นิวซีแลนด์

8.3

Very Good

655 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

601 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

Singapore Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,481 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

601 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

แควนตัสแอร์เวย์

7.7

Good

1,004 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

601 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

เจ็ทสตาร์

6.8

Okay

672 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.4

Very Good

601 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Was good, not great. Food ok. Screen small, but selection normal. Lots of storage. Bed ok.

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, แควนตัสแอร์เวย์ is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island?
null is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Island. One-way flights to null typically cost null, while return flights cost around null.
Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 15 minutes).
Does Christchurch Airport have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Christchurch Airport?
Yes. Christchurch Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch Airport (0.0 km away from Christchurch Airport).

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