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South Island Flights as Low as $490

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Virgin Australia
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$490 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$490
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $490 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$534 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$534
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $534 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$544 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$544
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $544 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 26
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$545 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$545
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Oct 22 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $545 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sat, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 26
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$554 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$554
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sat, Oct 24 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $554 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$562 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$562
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $562 found 1 hour ago
Virgin Australia
Fri, Oct 23 - Mon, Oct 26
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$563 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$563
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Fri, Oct 23 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $563 found 2 days ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Oct 27
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$565 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$565
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Tue, Oct 27, priced at $565 found 2 days ago
Air New Zealand
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$593 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$593
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $593 found 1 hour ago
Qantas Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$596 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$596
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $596 found 1 hour ago
Emirates
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$657 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$657
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $657 found 1 hour ago
Air Tahiti Nui
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$1,910 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$1,910
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Tahiti Nui flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $1,910 found 4 days ago
Qatar Airways
Sun, Oct 25 - Wed, Oct 28
BNE
Brisbane
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$1,918 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$1,918
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sun, Oct 25 from Brisbane to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Oct 28, priced at $1,918 found 1 hour ago
United
Mon, Aug 31 - Tue, Sep 8
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$2,310 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$2,310
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to Queenstown Intl., returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $2,310 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 7
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$2,428 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$2,428
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 31 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $2,428 found 21 hours ago
Air Canada
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 7
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$2,562 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$2,562
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Ronald Reagan Washington National to Queenstown Intl., returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $2,562 found 4 days 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 October, 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 $490, 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 $490 right now, why wait?

South Island Flight Information
Destination airport
Queenstown Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
ZQN
Roundtrip price
$490

Last Minute Hotel Deals in South Island

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! (1,015 reviews)
"The room had a lovely view of the mountains and it was reasonably spacious. The onsite restaurant was handy and the soup and pizza I had were delicious, as was the scrambled eggs with ciabatta - it opens at 6.30 am for breakfast which is great for early risers. The staff were all helpful and very ..."

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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! (1,590 reviews)
"My first experience was very good"

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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! (657 reviews)
"Quality property and helpful staff. Our room had a problem and the staff went out of their way to remedy the situation."

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Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
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9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,078 reviews)
"So convenient to stay here to catch an early hours flight. The restaurant surpassed expectations. Our room was so quiet and relaxing."

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Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
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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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"Clean room....good for 1 person stay...in city."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 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)
"Amazing views"

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Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

Sudima Queenstown Five Mile

4.5 out of 5
22 Grant Rd Queenstown Otago
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (803 reviews)
"The hotels sits within a busy shopping area of five mile area. Parking was easy. Checking in was easy. They do keep $100 when you check in and it is returned to you at checkout. Overall it was a nice place to stay. New and modern"

Reviewed on Jul 13, 2026

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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
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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 Hagley Park and Christchurch Casino are located ...
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! (653 reviews)
"Overall we had a good stay at the motel. The room was clean, the staff were friendly, and the location was convenient. Most parts of the experience were smooth and enjoyable. The only major issue was the airport shuttle service. We paid $15 to book the 6am shuttle to the airport, but it never arrived. ..."

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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! (1,002 reviews)
"Lovely room, best bed and pillows. Lovely staff"

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Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside Christchurch
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"The room is clean, spacious and we are using the facilities available for our stay. The location is near the airport and the staff is very helpful, thank you for having us"

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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 ...
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"Wonderful find in a busy town. Apart from the great room the staff were exceptionally helpful with local advice."

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