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South Island Flights as Low as $866

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Air Canada
Tue, Dec 2 - Thu, Dec 11
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$866 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$866
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from San Francisco Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Thu, Dec 11, priced at $866 found 7 hours ago
Air Canada
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$877 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$877
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Feb 22 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $877 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$878 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$878
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Mon, Feb 16, priced at $878 found 5 days ago
Air Canada
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$893 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$893
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Feb 22 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $893 found 7 hours ago
American Airlines
Mon, Feb 2 - Thu, Feb 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$898 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$898
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Feb 2 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Thu, Feb 19, priced at $898 found 5 days ago
Air Canada
Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 7
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
WLG
Wellington Intl.
$901 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$901
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Mar 29 from San Francisco Intl. to Wellington Intl., returning Tue, Apr 7, priced at $901 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$945 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$945
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $945 found 11 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Tue, Sep 16 - Sun, Oct 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$956 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$956
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $956 found 3 days ago
Fiji Airways
Tue, Aug 26 - Mon, Sep 8
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
WLG
Wellington Intl.
$983 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$983
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 26 from Los Angeles Intl. to Wellington Intl., returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $983 found 22 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$1,058 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,058
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,058 found 11 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, Dec 3 - Fri, Dec 12
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$1,296 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$1,296
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from San Francisco Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Fri, Dec 12, priced at $1,296 found 19 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, Aug 31 - Thu, Sep 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$1,311 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$1,311
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Aug 31 from Los Angeles Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Thu, Sep 11, priced at $1,311 found 2 days ago
United
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$1,368 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,368
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $1,368 found 11 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$2,046 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$2,046
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 22 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Mon, Mar 9, priced at $2,046 found 7 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 17
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$2,648 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$2,648
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 3 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Tue, Feb 17, priced at $2,648 found 11 hours ago
Cathay Pacific
Thu, Dec 4 - Mon, Jan 12
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$2,802 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$2,802
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Thu, Dec 4 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Mon, Jan 12, priced at $2,802 found 19 hours ago

Cheap Flights to South Island

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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 December, 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 $866, 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 $866 right now, why wait?

South Island Flight Information
Destination airport
Wellington Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
WLG
Roundtrip price
$82

Last Minute Hotel Deals in South Island

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)
"The proximity to the town centre was great, however the hotel is a little tired and could do with a spruce up. Is clean and tidy though."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2025

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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! (1,002 reviews)
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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! (474 reviews)
"One of the best stays I’ve ever had. On arrival we were greeted by lovely staff, who couldn’t do enough for us during our whole stay. The view from the room was breathtaking. The rooms themselves are large and have all the facilities required. We prepaid for breakfast and are so glad we did, absolutely ..."

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive, Remarkables Park, Queenstown
Stay at this 4-star ski aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and a ski shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,279 reviews)
"nice and clean"

Reviewed on Aug 10, 2025

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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)
"Would highly recommend. We stayed in a 2 bedroom apartment. The views were amazing. All the staff were friendly, efficient and helpful. The room was very clean and comfortable and a 5 minute walk to all the downtown lakefront shops and restaurants."

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

Swiss-Belsuites Pounamu Queenstown

5 out of 5
110 Frankton Road, Queenstown
Stay at this 5-star luxury aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,376 reviews)
"Just outside of Queenstown centre where there are plenty of food and dining options. We did have a car and it only took us a couple of minutes to drive there so it would be about 10-15 min walk to the centre. Apartment was clean and modern and the bed was comfortable. We really liked the gas fire ..."

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2025

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LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road, Burnside, Christchurch
Stay at this 5-star eco-certified hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Everything suited my stay no problems at all"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

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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! (1,003 reviews)
"Nearby airport and convenient"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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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! (1,024 reviews)
"good hotel, adjacent to airport and public transport recommend"

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

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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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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! (601 reviews)
"Convenient quiet stay"

Reviewed on Aug 8, 2025

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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)
"Great accommodation and service."

Reviewed on Aug 7, 2025

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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)
"The host was friendly and helpful. It was a very clean and spacious one bedroom apartment. The complimentary shuttle from the airport included a $7.50 airport access charge."

Reviewed on Jul 9, 2025

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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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