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South Island Flights as Low as $101

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Jetstar
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$101 Roundtrip, just found
$101
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $101 just found
Jetstar
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$107 Roundtrip, just found
$107
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $107 just found
Jetstar
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$112 Roundtrip, just found
$112
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $112 just found
Jetstar
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$118 Roundtrip, just found
$118
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $118 just found
Jetstar
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$124 Roundtrip, just found
$124
Roundtrip
just found
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $124 just found
Jetstar
Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16
AKL
Auckland Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$127 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$127
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, May 13 from Auckland Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, May 16, priced at $127 found 1 day ago
Air New Zealand
Mon, Jul 27 - Wed, Jul 29
AKL
Auckland Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$174 Roundtrip, just found
$174
Roundtrip
just found
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Mon, Jul 27 from Auckland Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Wed, Jul 29, priced at $174 just found
Qantas Airways
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 11
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
WLG
Wellington Intl.
$863 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$863
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Fri, May 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Wellington Intl., returning Mon, May 11, priced at $863 found 20 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Tue, May 12 - Sat, May 16
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$945 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$945
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Los Angeles Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, May 16, priced at $945 found 6 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 21
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
WLG
Wellington Intl.
$974 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$974
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Los Angeles Intl. to Wellington Intl., returning Thu, May 21, priced at $974 found 9 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$1,020 Roundtrip, just found
$1,020
Roundtrip
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $1,020 just found
Air Canada
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 30
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$1,591 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$1,591
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $1,591 found 11 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 1
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$1,854 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$1,854
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Sat, Aug 1, priced at $1,854 found 10 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, Aug 23 - Thu, Sep 24
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$2,013 Roundtrip, found 22 hours ago
$2,013
Roundtrip
found 22 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 23 from Los Angeles Intl. to Queenstown Intl., returning Thu, Sep 24, priced at $2,013 found 22 hours ago
Singapore Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Sun, Sep 20
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
CHC
Christchurch Intl.
$2,103 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$2,103
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Singapore Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 27 from Los Angeles Intl. to Christchurch Intl., returning Sun, Sep 20, priced at $2,103 found 9 hours ago
United
Sat, May 9 - Thu, May 14
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
WLG
Wellington Intl.
$2,563 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$2,563
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Los Angeles Intl. to Wellington Intl., returning Thu, May 14, priced at $2,563 found 19 hours ago

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.

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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 July, 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 $101, 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 $101 right now, why wait?

South Island Flight Information
Destination airport
Christchurch Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CHC
Roundtrip price
$100

Last Minute Hotel Deals in South Island

Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and hot springs on site. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (607 reviews)
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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 hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,009 reviews)
Clean room, great location, delicious pizza downstairs

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview

4 out of 5
88 Frankton Road Queenstown
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)
Super clean rooms,very friendly staff and helped us to know more the surroundigs. Enjoyable stay

Reviewed on Apr 9, 2026

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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown

4.5 out of 5
91 Fernhill Road Queenstown
Book a stay at this 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! (1,012 reviews)
Beautiful views jut outside our door.

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch

3.5 out of 5
165 Cashel Street Christchurch
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Friendly staff and comfortable stay over for one eve

Reviewed on Apr 7, 2026

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BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (518 reviews)
The room was clean and very large with two queen beds and plenty of space for suitcases. There is a shared kitchen in the lodge building that was small but functional We parked our car but noticed every other space was taken. Perhaps there was another area to park that we did not see.

Reviewed on Apr 11, 2026

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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 Queenstown
Stay at this aparthotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,520 reviews)
Absolutely horrible experience — I would not recommend this place at all. First of all, there is no proper parking provided. You’re forced to pay an extra, which wasn’t clearly stated upfront. On top of that, the price didn’t match what was shown on the app — I was charged more upon arrival, which ...

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG

4 out of 5
CNR STANLEY AND SYDNEY STREET Queenstown
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
Great place and excellent location

Reviewed on Apr 8, 2026

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown by IHG
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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
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,111 reviews)
Lovely property. Excellent condition. Great location

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Airport Lodge Motel

Airport Lodge Motel

3 out of 5
105 Roydvale Avenue Christchurch
Stay at this hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions International Antarctic Centre and Jellie Park ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (661 reviews)
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 motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (648 reviews)
Clean room, close to the airport

Reviewed on Apr 12, 2026

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Commodore Airport Hotel

Commodore Airport Hotel

4.5 out of 5
449 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,004 reviews)
Clean room, awesome staff, great stay!

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2026

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Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside Christchurch
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Great place to stay. Clean and friendly staff and front desk. Pick up from airport is handy too

Reviewed on Apr 1, 2026

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10 Cottages

10 Cottages

3 out of 5
15 Cowan Street Franz Josef Glacier South Westland
Stay at this hotel in Franz Josef Glacier. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Westcoast Wildlife Centre and Waiho Hot ...
9/10 Wonderful! (366 reviews)
10 Cottages was backed up to the wilds and I loved the little individual tiny cottages. Each had their own deck, a spacious bedroom with little dining area and kitchenette (with mini fridge, microwave, and coffee station). The bathroom was very small, and could have taken floor space from the main ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

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