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Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$394 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$394
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $394 found 20 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$399 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$399
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $399 found 20 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Thu, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 19
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$412 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$412
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Thu, Sep 18 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Fri, Sep 19, priced at $412 found 1 day ago
Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$420 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$420
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $420 found 20 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$421 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$421
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $421 found 20 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Sun, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 17
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$423 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$423
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Wed, Sep 17, priced at $423 found 4 days ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$428 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $428 found 20 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$428 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$428
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $428 found 20 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$430 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$430
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $430 found 20 hours ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$434 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$434
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $434 found 20 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$435 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$435
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $435 found 20 hours ago
Jetstar
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$447 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$447
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $447 found 20 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$465 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$465
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $465 found 20 hours ago
Qantas Airways
Sat, Sep 20 - Tue, Sep 23
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$481 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$481
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Tue, Sep 23, priced at $481 found 1 day ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
AVV
Avalon
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$481 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$481
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Avalon to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $481 found 20 hours ago
Emirates
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
MEL
Tullamarine
ZQN
Queenstown Intl.
$547 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$547
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Tullamarine to Queenstown Intl., returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $547 found 20 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 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 $394, 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 $394 right now, why wait?

South Island Flight Information
Destination airport
Queenstown Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
ZQN
Roundtrip price
$393

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! (1,033 reviews)
"Staff are pleasant, helpful,rooms comfortable and spotless clean. Easy walk to Queenstown town center."

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

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Holiday Inn Express And Suites Queenstown by IHG
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! (1,017 reviews)
"The hotel was a bit dated and worn in places. The bed was very comfortable. I was disappointed there was no indoor pool when I asked a staff member, even thought the website stated an indoor pool and outdoor seasonal pool. The hot tub/spa was luke warm. Good carparking. Probably wouldn't stay there ..."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

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Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown
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! (442 reviews)
"The property was excellent and the views were beautiful especially when having breakfast in the morning. The breakfast staff were great and very hospitable. The reception staff were very nice too but some staff may need some extra training in some of their core roles. Other than that, a very beautiful ..."

Reviewed on May 11, 2025

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Kamana Lakehouse
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! (1,014 reviews)
"Great staff, easy walk into town and very quiet with minimal road noise"

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
Heartland Hotel Queenstown
3 out of 5
27 Stanley Street, Queenstown
Stay at this 3-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,009 reviews)
"Close to the centre, clean and quiet. Great view for a good price."

Reviewed on May 19, 2025

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Heartland Hotel Queenstown
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! (1,017 reviews)
"Very convenient airport hotel"

Reviewed on May 17, 2025

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Novotel Christchurch Airport
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! (1,224 reviews)
"Good room rate, quiet, close to Frankton shops and river tracks."

Reviewed on May 18, 2025

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La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
4 out of 5
Corner of Earl and Marine Parade, Queenstown
Stay at this 4-star eco-certified hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,008 reviews)
"Great location in the heart of Queenstown great hotel"

Reviewed on May 14, 2025

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Novotel Queenstown Lakeside
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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! (1,015 reviews)
"Late arrival so had to ring bell and wait in cold for door to open. Fine after that Breakfast no doubt meets requirements."

Reviewed on May 15, 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! (598 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! (1,003 reviews)
Meet up with friends
"One night stay with friends as part of a longer trip. Well appointed, great facilities and easy to park and travel from. Highly recommend"

Reviewed on May 18, 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! (1,001 reviews)
"Property was excellent staff and checkin great. Smart TV would have been bette"

Reviewed on May 6, 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 Franz Josef Glacier and Westcoast ...
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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