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$567+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) 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 3/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CHC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Island

Cheapest flights from Portland to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:05 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/156:10 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$843
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/13:15 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops36h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/66:20 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$845
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:05 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/86:20 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$856
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:05 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/66:20 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$898
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/217:10 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops32h 30m
Air Canada
Sun 12/1311:00 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops19h 25m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$976
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/87:05 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/226:20 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$980
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:05 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops32h 35m
Air Canada
Sat 3/76:10 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops24h 05m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,002
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/61:39 pm
PDX
-
CHC
1 stop23h 56m
United Airlines
Sun 3/84:00 pm
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops46h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,028
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/147:05 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/216:20 am
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,069
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/285:40 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops23h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/51:05 pm
CHC
-
PDX
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,074
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/73:45 pm
PDX
-
CHC
2 stops22h 40m
Air New Zealand
Sun 3/151:15 pm
CHC
-
PDX
1 stop19h 18m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/28$1,086
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/93:15 pm
PDX
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ZQN
2 stops29h 25m
Air Canada
Fri 3/135:30 pm
ZQN
-
PDX
2 stops41h 10m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/28$1,111

Find flight deals from Portland to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Portland to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$843
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$567
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,776
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One-way flight from Portland to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($287 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($39 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to South Island that are best for you.

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Portland

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South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sat 3/7

3:15 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops34h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

9:00 am-9:15 am

2 stops20h 15m

$843

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sun 3/1

3:15 pm-12:40 am

2 stops36h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

6:20 am-9:15 am

2 stops23h 55m

$845

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Fri 2/27

7:05 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

6:20 am-5:30 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$856

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Fri 2/27

7:05 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

6:20 am-9:15 am

2 stops23h 55m

$899

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sun 3/1

7:05 pm-12:40 am

2 stops32h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 3/7

6:10 am-9:15 am

2 stops24h 05m

$1,002

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Fri 3/6

1:39 pm-10:35 am

1 stop23h 56m

Christchurch

Sun 3/8

4:00 pm-5:48 pm

2 stops46h 48m

$1,028

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sat 3/14

7:05 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 3/21

6:20 am-6:30 pm

2 stops32h 10m

$1,069

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sun 3/1

10:48 am-10:35 am

1 stop26h 47m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

4:00 pm-4:41 pm

2 stops21h 41m

$1,103

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Fri 2/27

2:30 pm-9:05 am

2 stops21h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

2:15 pm-10:56 am

1 stop17h 41m

$1,104

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sat 3/7

9:48 pm-9:35 am

1 stop38h 47m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

1:15 pm-12:33 pm

1 stop19h 18m

$1,108

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, and Air Canada from Portland to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,667 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Portland to South Island, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Portland to South Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from Portland to South Island in 25h 46m. Fly via Air Canada or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between Portland and South Island is about 7525 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to South Island?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Portland to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Portland to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$742Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,147Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,200Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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