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Flights to South Island, New Zealand from NT$14,489

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How much is the cheapest flight to South Island?

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at NT$8,777 for one-way flights and NT$14,489 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Jetstar
Sat, Jul 25 - Fri, Jul 31
MEL
Melbourne
ZQN
Queenstown
NT$14,489 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
NT$14,489
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Melbourne to Queenstown, returning Fri, Jul 31, priced at NT$14,489 found 10 hours ago
Air New Zealand
Sun, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 14
MEL
Melbourne
CHC
Christchurch
NT$14,724 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
NT$14,724
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from Melbourne to Christchurch, returning Mon, Sep 14, priced at NT$14,724 found 6 days ago
Virgin Australia
Wed, Aug 26 - Wed, Sep 2
MEL
Melbourne
ZQN
Queenstown
NT$15,607 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
NT$15,607
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Virgin Australia flight, departing Wed, Aug 26 from Melbourne to Queenstown, returning Wed, Sep 2, priced at NT$15,607 found 4 days ago
Qantas Airways
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
MEL
Melbourne
CHC
Christchurch
NT$15,874 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
NT$15,874
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Qantas Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Melbourne to Christchurch, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at NT$15,874 found 4 days ago
Emirates
Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 26
MEL
Melbourne
CHC
Christchurch
NT$16,531 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
NT$16,531
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Melbourne to Christchurch, returning Wed, Aug 26, priced at NT$16,531 found 4 days ago

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to South Island that have flexible change policies?
At Expedia, we've been channeling our inner gymnast to bring you the most flexible airfares in town. Just mark the "No change fee" box right under the "Flexible change policies" subheading to find the best flights to South Island.
How can I find cheap tickets to South Island?
A good strategy for getting your hands on cheap tickets is to be flexible with your travel dates. Begin with searching for your flight to South Island, then click on the "flexible dates" box for a list of prices for nearby days. Another good tip? Book in advance. For an idea of costs, NT$14,489 was the best price for a flight to South Island in the last seven days.
How much is a flight to South Island?
There were a lot of inexpensive fares up for grabs in the last seven days, with the cost of a return flight to South Island ranging between NT$14,489 and NT$25,453. Many lucky vacationers purchased one-way tickets from Melbourne (MEL) for just NT$8,777.
When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?
Jet off on a Tuesday to raise your chances of securing the cheapest airfare to South Island. Mondays are usually the next most affordable day to depart. Saturday is normally the costliest day to fly anywhere.
How much is a plane ticket to South Island?
Airfares ranged from just NT$14,489 to NT$25,453 in the last seven days. When you're ready to book, we're here to help secure the best deal to South Island.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to South Island?
A cheap month to snare an awesome deal to South Island is February, while the most expensive is December. Avoid this time if you're on a budget.

Travel information

Destination airport
Christchurch Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CHC
Destination city name
Christchurch
Roundtrip price
NT$25,453

Trending flights to South Island

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at NT$8,777 for one-way flights and NT$14,489 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Cathay Pacific
Wed, Mar 10 - Sat, Mar 27
TPE
Taipei
CHC
Christchurch
NT$25,453 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
NT$25,453
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Cathay Pacific flight, departing Wed, Mar 10 from Taipei to Christchurch, returning Sat, Mar 27, priced at NT$25,453 found 4 hours ago
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