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$75+ Cheap flights from South Island

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on December 12, 2025.

This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/51:25 pmZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Tue 2/103:00 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/10$117
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/101:25 pmZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Wed 2/118:15 amAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$134
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/211:25 pmZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Tue 1/273:00 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$149
This Jetstar deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetstar is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/249:40 amZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 45mJetstar
Sat 1/317:05 amAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/9$161
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/315:30 pmZQN - AKL
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 4/310:25 amAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$172
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/51:05 pmZQN - AKL
1 stop3h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/103:00 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$173
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/102:35 pmZQN - AKL
1 stop3h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/113:00 pmAKL - ZQN
Nonstop1h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$193
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/136:10 amCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 2/177:15 pmSYD - CHC
1 stop10h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/10$393
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/221:35 pmZQN - SYD
1 stop10h 40mJetstar
Thu 1/293:00 pmSYD - ZQN
Nonstop2h 55mJetstar
Deal found 12/11$422
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/226:20 pmCHC - SYD
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 1/237:15 pmSYD - CHC
1 stop21h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/9$428
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/236:15 amCHC - SYD
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/267:05 amSYD - CHC
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$432
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/205:45 pmCHC - SYD
Nonstop3h 20mEmirates
Thu 4/307:15 pmSYD - CHC
Nonstop3h 05mEmirates
Deal found 12/11$441

Find flights from South Island within your budget

 
Find flights departing from South Island that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on December 12, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Los Angeles

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Depart

Return

Price

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 2/5

1:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

3:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$117

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/10

1:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/11

8:15 am-10:05 am

Nonstop1h 50m

$134

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/21

1:25 pm-3:15 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 1/27

3:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$149

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/24

9:40 am-11:25 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/31

7:05 am-9:00 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$161

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Thu 2/5

1:05 pm-4:30 pm

1 stop3h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/10

3:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$173

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/31

5:30 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/3

3:00 pm-4:50 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

$173

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/31

5:30 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/3

4:00 pm-10:40 am

1 stop18h 40m

$229

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/31

11:25 am-3:50 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/3

6:10 am-8:05 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$237

QueenstownAuckland

ZQN - AKL

ZQNAKL

Queenstown Intl

Wed 1/7

12:55 pm-7:30 am

2 stops18h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/14

6:40 am-8:35 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$246

QueenstownSydney

ZQN - SYD

ZQNSYD

Queenstown Intl

Thu 1/22

1:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/29

3:00 pm-7:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

$422

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Travel insights for flights from South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island (average of $546). Flying from South Island in April will prove the most costly (average of $721). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from South Island?

For flights departing from South Island check dates and pricing for the following: Air New Zealand. This airline departs to the following popular destinations: Los Angeles.

Jetstar
Jetstar
From $48
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $97
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $184
Emirates
Emirates
From $326

Airline reviews for flights from South Island

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from South Island. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your South Island travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on December 12, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing South Island, such as Air New Zealand. 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
552 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Island. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated December 12, 2025.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of South Island?

    Istanbul airport offers the cheapest routes to Toronto, from $23; whereas Cheongju airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Jeju City, from $24. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Island?

    February is currently the cheapest month to fly from South Island. At this moment in time April is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Island?

    Check out the cheapest flights from South Island to embark to:
    Fly from Istanbul to Ankara from $23 round trip
    Fly from Cheongju to Jeju City from $24 round trip
    Fly from Venice to Tirana from $30 round trip
    Fly from Bogotá to Pereira from $31 round trip
    Fly from Orlando to New York from $34 round trip

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