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Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$358 Roundtrip, just found
$358
Roundtrip
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Jetstar
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$389 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$389
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
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Jetstar
Tue, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$391 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$391
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
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Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$393 Roundtrip, just found
$393
Roundtrip
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Jetstar
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$395 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$395
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
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Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 18
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$396 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$396
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
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Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$400 Roundtrip, just found
$400
Roundtrip
just found
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Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 18
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$402 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$402
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Thu, Sep 18, priced at $402 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$405 Roundtrip, just found
$405
Roundtrip
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Virgin Australia
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$406 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$406
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
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Air New Zealand
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$408 Roundtrip, just found
$408
Roundtrip
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Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, just found
$412
Roundtrip
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Air New Zealand
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$449 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$449
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
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Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$473 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$473
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
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Qantas Airways
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
AVV
Avalon
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$476 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$476
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
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Emirates
Tue, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$528 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$528
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
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Cheap Flights to South Island

Fall in love at first flight with your vacation to South Island by saving a ton of cash on your last-minute cheap flight. There’s no more scouring the internet for a good deal—book your flight to South Island on Hotwire, and you’ll be up, up, and on a getaway in no time.

Because once the wheels are down in South Island, the good times start rolling. So buckle up, you’re in for a fun ride.

Frequently Asked Questions About flights to South Island

Don’t waste your time on endless searches for cheap airline tickets oneway or roundtrip. We’ll have you on your way to South Island with a tiny bag of pretzels in your hand before you can say “tray tables in the upright position”—and for a ticket price that works for your vacay budget.

So all you have to worry about is where you’re headed after the MON airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to South Island are in September, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to South Island?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 16 to choose from for your flight to South Island.

What airport is best to fly into South Island?

When you’re planning your trip to South Island, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, South Island Richard Pearse Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your South Island must-do list.

How much are flights to South Island?

Got very cheap flights on your vacation itinerary? When you book your airline tickets to South Island on Hotwire, you may just get what’s on your getaway wish list. With tickets as low as $358, you’ll have leftover cash for at least a magazine and a bottle of water at the airport book store.

How to get cheap flights to South Island?

The trick to saving a stack of cash on your flight to South Island? Snatch up that Hotwire flight deal when you see a killer rate because it could be gone in a flash. And with flights as low as $358 right now, why wait?

South Island Flight Information
Destination airport
Wellington Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
WLG
Roundtrip price
$1,002

Last Minute Hotel Deals in South Island

Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET, Queenstown
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
"Very convenient and smooth stay."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
Kamana Lakehouse
Kamana Lakehouse
4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 3 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (450 reviews)
"Friendly staff. Clean and cosy. Great room service."

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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Kamana Lakehouse
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,009 reviews)
"The price for the accommodation on expedia.com was in USD, even though the prices were set in NZD in the settings. We only found out that the price was in USD when paying for the accommodation."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Nice place, clean and tidy and friendly staff."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
4.5 out of 5
28 Red Oaks Drive, Frankton, Queenstown
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (472 reviews)
"Very new hotel, fantastic view, nice staff, outstanding breakfast!"

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

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Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park by IHG
Novotel Christchurch Airport
Novotel Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road, Christchurch Airport, Christchurch, NZ
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Clean, closest to airport. Grandson enjoyed the experience with the robot room service."

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2025

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Novotel Christchurch Airport
Mi-pad Queenstown
Mi-pad Queenstown
4 out of 5
4 Henry Street, Queenstown, Otago
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (781 reviews)
Wonderful stay
"A wonderful stay. Location perfect and friendly staff"

Reviewed on May 27, 2025

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Mi-pad Queenstown
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
"Nice quiet break but too early to see any snow!"

Reviewed on Jun 7, 2025

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Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

Sudima Christchurch Airport
Sudima Christchurch Airport
4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
"A great hotel minutes from the terminal. Surpassed my expectations of an airport hotel. Was modern, loads of amenities and staff super helpful. Free transfer bus to terminal was great and available 24/7. Great value for money too! Would recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 10, 2025

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Sudima Christchurch Airport
Airport Lodge Motel
Airport Lodge Motel
3 out of 5
105 Roydvale Avenue, Christchurch
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Hagley Park and Russley Golf Club are ...
"Nice and handy to the areas we wanted to visit. Will definitely stay at the motel again."

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2021

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Airport Lodge Motel
Airways Motel
Airways Motel
3 out of 5
5 Dinton Street, off Russley Road, Christchurch
Stay at this 3-star motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (599 reviews)
Great stay
"Great 2 day stay - hosts are very considerate & friendly - shuttles to pick up from car rental & to airport were comfortable & quick - despite being on the main road, the rooms were extremely quiet"

Reviewed on Apr 18, 2025

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Airways Motel
Commodore Airport Hotel
Commodore Airport Hotel
4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue, Christchurch
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
"They allowed as an early check-in, as well as a late checkout without charging us. The staff was very attentive, clean, comfortable hotel."

Reviewed on Jun 5, 2025

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Commodore Airport Hotel
Airport Palms Motel
Airport Palms Motel
4.5 out of 5
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside, Christchurch
Stay at this 4.5-star eco-certified motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
"Perfect location. Highly recommend to all"

Reviewed on Jun 11, 2025

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Airport Palms Motel
10 Cottages
10 Cottages
3 out of 5
15 Cowan Street, Franz Josef Glacier, South Westland
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho ...
9/10 Wonderful! (343 reviews)
"Individual cottage with kitchenette. Very quiet location and only 5 minute walk to town centre."

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

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10 Cottages
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