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$1,124+ Cheap flights from Saint Paul, MN 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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSP — CHC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Saint Paul to South Island

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

This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/15:44 pm
MSP
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ZQN
2 stops27h 31m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/158:25 pm
ZQN
-
MSP
2 stops36h 34m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,174
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/157:30 am
MSP
-
CHC
2 stops32h 05m
United Airlines
Tue 3/241:15 pm
CHC
-
MSP
2 stops37h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,187
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:05 pm
MSP
-
DUD
2 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/1311:50 am
DUD
-
MSP
2 stops28h 08m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,221
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:05 pm
MSP
-
DUD
2 stops27h 50m
Air New Zealand
Wed 4/157:35 pm
DUD
-
MSP
2 stops44h 23m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/28$1,254
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 5/111:20 am
MSP
-
ZQN
3 stops33h 55m
United Airlines
Fri 5/153:25 pm
ZQN
-
MSP
2 stops48h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,300
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/37:30 am
MSP
-
DUD
3 stops39h 20m
Air New Zealand
Mon 4/136:05 am
DUD
-
MSP
3 stops33h 53m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,340
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.
Thu 4/212:05 pm
MSP
-
CHC
2 stops31h 20m
Air New Zealand
Sun 4/126:30 am
CHC
-
MSP
2 stops26h 32m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/28$1,421
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 3/154:30 pm
MSP
-
CHC
3 stops60h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/246:10 am
CHC
-
MSP
3 stops33h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,430
This KAYAK 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:05 pm
MSP
-
DUD
2 stops27h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/146:40 am
DUD
-
MSP
3 stops56h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,435
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.
Tue 3/1012:00 pm
MSP
-
CHC
3 stops41h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/96:00 am
CHC
-
MSP
3 stops50h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,485
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.
Sun 3/154:30 pm
MSP
-
CHC
3 stops60h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 3/246:10 am
CHC
-
MSP
3 stops33h 09m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,493
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/15:34 pm
MSP
-
ZQN
2 stops27h 41m
Air New Zealand
Mon 8/106:30 pm
ZQN
-
MSP
2 stops52h 35m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/26$1,540

Find flight deals from Saint Paul to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Saint Paul 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

$1,174
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$1,124
(oojo)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,123
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to South Island that are best for you.

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MinneapolisQueenstown

MSP - ZQN

MSPZQN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

5:44 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops27h 31m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/15

8:25 pm-3:59 pm

2 stops36h 34m

$1,174

MinneapolisChristchurch

MSP - CHC

MSPCHC

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/15

7:30 am-9:35 am

2 stops32h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

1:15 pm-8:45 am

2 stops37h 30m

$1,187

MinneapolisDunedin

MSP - DUD

MSPDUD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/3

12:05 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Dunedin

Mon 4/13

11:50 am-10:58 pm

2 stops28h 08m

$1,221

MinneapolisQueenstown

MSP - ZQN

MSPZQN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 5/1

11:20 am-2:15 pm

3 stops33h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 5/15

3:25 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops48h 34m

$1,300

MinneapolisDunedin

MSP - DUD

MSPDUD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/3

7:30 am-4:50 pm

3 stops39h 20m

Dunedin

Mon 4/13

6:05 am-10:58 pm

3 stops33h 53m

$1,340

MinneapolisChristchurch

MSP - CHC

MSPCHC

Minneapolis St Paul

Thu 4/2

12:05 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 4/12

6:30 am-4:02 pm

2 stops26h 32m

$1,421

MinneapolisDunedin

MSP - DUD

MSPDUD

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/3

12:05 pm-9:55 am

2 stops27h 50m

Dunedin

Tue 4/14

6:40 am-10:34 pm

3 stops56h 54m

$1,435

MinneapolisChristchurch

MSP - CHC

MSPCHC

Minneapolis St Paul

Tue 3/10

12:00 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops41h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 4/9

6:00 am-3:42 pm

3 stops50h 42m

$1,485

MinneapolisChristchurch

MSP - CHC

MSPCHC

Minneapolis St Paul

Sun 3/15

4:30 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops60h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

6:10 am-9:19 pm

3 stops33h 09m

$1,493

MinneapolisQueenstown

MSP - ZQN

MSPZQN

Minneapolis St Paul

Fri 4/3

3:18 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 12m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/15

5:30 pm-11:33 pm

3 stops47h 03m

$1,573

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Best time to book a flight from Saint Paul to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Saint Paul to South Island

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to South Island (average of $944). Flying from Saint Paul to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,476). 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.

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.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Saint Paul to South Island to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,215 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,206 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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 Saint Paul to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Saint Paul to South Island?

    For as low as $1,174, Air New Zealand can have you in South Island from Saint Paul in 27h 31m. The distance between Saint Paul and South Island is about 8610 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Saint Paul to South Island?

    When deciding which route to take from Saint Paul to South Island consider Minneapolis St Paul - Christchurch, Minneapolis St Paul - Dunedin or Minneapolis St Paul - Queenstown Intl as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Saint Paul 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 Saint Paul to South Island?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Saint Paul to South Island (average of $944). Flying from Saint Paul to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,476). 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 Saint Paul to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Saint Paul 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
American AirlinesCheapest$940Average$952FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,037Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,101Average$1,494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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