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$611+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CHC
Aug 25 — Sep 11
Mon 8/25
Mon 9/1
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 20, 2025.

Round-trip from

$907
(oojo)

One-way from

$611
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,405
From Portland to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($189 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 August 20, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Wed 10/297:00 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops26h 10mAir Canada
Wed 11/126:10 amCHC - PDX
2 stops33h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 8/19$922
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Thu 12/113:15 pmPDX - ZQN
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/269:20 amZQN - PDX
2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,054
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Sat 10/45:45 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/112:05 pmCHC - PDX
2 stops29h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,425
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 10/105:15 pmPDX - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 10/317:00 amZQN - PDX
2 stops23h 53mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/18$1,454
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Fri 10/105:45 pmPDX - ZQN
3 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/313:30 pmZQN - PDX
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$1,534
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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 9/302:50 pmPDX - ZQN
3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/44:25 pmZQN - PDX
2 stops24h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/20$1,623
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/295:55 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops24h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 11/129:40 amCHC - PDX
3 stops28h 32mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/18$1,629
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/253:54 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops19h 46mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/121:00 pmCHC - PDX
2 stops18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/19$1,767
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 12/253:15 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand
Sat 1/106:10 amCHC - PDX
2 stops33h 26mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/19$1,874
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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.
Thu 12/253:54 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops22h 31mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/101:00 pmCHC - PDX
3 stops32h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/19$1,983
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/19. 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/292:30 pmPDX - CHC
3 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/123:55 pmCHC - PDX
2 stops25h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/19$2,115
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/20. 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.
Tue 9/302:50 pmPDX - ZQN
2 stops34h 25mQantas Airways
Sat 10/44:25 pmZQN - PDX
2 stops24h 24mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/20$2,139

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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 August 20, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Portland to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Portland

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Wed 10/29

7:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 11/12

6:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$922

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sat 10/4

5:45 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 10/11

2:05 pm-11:24 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$1,425

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Fri 10/10

5:15 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops29h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-10:53 am

2 stops23h 53m

$1,454

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Fri 10/10

5:45 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops26h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 10/31

3:30 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,534

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Tue 9/30

2:50 pm-4:35 pm

3 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/4

4:25 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$1,623

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Wed 10/29

5:55 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Christchurch

Wed 11/12

9:40 am-5:12 pm

3 stops28h 32m

$1,629

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Wed 10/29

2:30 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops28h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 11/12

3:55 pm-8:50 pm

2 stops25h 55m

$2,115

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Tue 9/30

2:50 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/4

4:25 pm-8:49 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$2,139

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Wed 8/27

5:40 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/31

12:10 pm-12:45 am

2 stops55h 35m

$2,213

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Wed 8/27

2:56 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 34m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/31

7:05 am-9:14 pm

2 stops33h 09m

$2,855

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/19

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Best time to book a flight from Portland to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Portland with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Portland to South Island

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Portland to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to South Island as you normally would.

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 August 20, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, United Airlines, 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
504 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,928 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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 24h 05m. Fly via Air Canada, Air New Zealand, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between Portland and South Island is about 7320 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.

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Portland to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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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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 August 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$742Average$1,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$982Average$1,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,041Average$1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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