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$1,575+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — CHC
nov. 27 — dic. 41
jue. 11/27
jue. 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/207:38 amOAK - CHC
2 stops39h 47mMultiple Airlines
dom. 1/117:15 pmCHC - OAK
2 stops21h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/26$3,059
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 12/122:31 pmOAK - CHC
3 stops74h 29mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/196:20 pmCHC - OAK
3 stops59h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/27$4,028

Cheap flight deals from Oakland to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated octubre 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$3,059
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$1,575
(Jetabroad)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,480
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to South Island that are best for you.

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OaklandChristchurch

OAK - CHC

OAKCHC

Oakland

sáb. 12/20

7:38 am-8:25 pm

2 stops39h 47m

Christchurch

dom. 1/11

7:15 pm-8:08 pm

2 stops21h 53m

$3,059

OaklandChristchurch

OAK - CHC

OAKCHC

Oakland

vie. 12/12

2:31 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops74h 29m

Christchurch

vie. 12/19

6:20 pm-9:06 am

3 stops59h 46m

$4,028

OaklandChristchurch

OAK - CHC

OAKCHC

Oakland

mié. 11/12

11:05 am-9:05 am

3 stops25h 00m

$1,575

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Deals found on 10/28

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Island (average of $732). Flying from Oakland, California to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,201). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to South Island?

    Most people fly from Oakland (OAK) if they book a flight from Oakland to South Island. Oakland is conveniently located just 7.0 mi from Oakland’s city center.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to South Island?

    The most popular flight routes from Oakland, California to South Island are Oakland - Christchurch, Oakland - Nelson and Oakland - Queenstown Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Oakland to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to South Island?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to South Island (average of $732). Flying from Oakland, California to South Island in October is currently the most expensive (average of $1,201). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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