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Find cheap flights to South Island from €1,027

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ireland to South Island departing on 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Christchurch3 stops€1,739

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€1,027
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Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
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FAQs - booking South Island flights

  • How long is the flight to South Island?

    An average direct flight from Ireland to South Island takes 42h 50m, covering a distance of 30334 km. The most popular route is Dublin - Nelson with an average flight time of 59h 15m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to South Island?

    The cheapest ticket to South Island from Ireland found in the last 72 hours was €1,715. The most popular route is from Dublin to Nelson and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was €1,715.

  • What are the most popular destinations in South Island?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Nelson (50% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (30%) and Christchurch (20%).

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top airline flying to South Island

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ireland to South Island? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3995 reviews
8.2Boarding
8.1Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.3Entertainment
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I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

8.0 ExcellentRolla, Apr 2024NBO - DXB
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I liked everything accept the delay try to improve in that area

My Experience was ok. But the gentleman next to me vaped the whole flight and the attendants did nothing, whether they were aware, I’m not sure.

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

They had superb boarding (started an hour before flight time). Timely pushback from them gate and an early arrival. Flight and service was very comfortable. I wanted to move my flight to an earlier one, only thing was there was no one at emirates in Heathrow to help. Had to call the call the center and pay to change. There were ample seats on the flight though

Inexperienced e crew, no personal greeting for gold member, not the same emirates service that I know. I take this flight almost weekly

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

I bought Business class ticket but they treated me like economic class. No lounge allowed at check inn I have to take stuff out while other passengers have more than 25 lb in bag. Because I bought tickets from other than airlines . It’s discriminations from airlines to passengers.

Quality and tasty Food and service, bigger seat comfort and leg room, etc.

The service was fantastic. Not much could be done better

Overall emirates continues to amaze me with their. Awesome service . I had shifted away from emirates , because I lost luggage and watch in emirates in 2019 that drifted me away from this airline , but I am willing to give it try

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Recent return flight deals

17/5Fri
3 stopsBritish Airways
42h 25mDUB-CHC
21/5Tue
3 stopsBritish Airways
48h 30mCHC-DUB
€1,739
17/5Fri
2 stopsEmirates
27h 50mDUB-CHC
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2 stopsEmirates
55h 10mCHC-DUB
€2,030
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39h 00mDUB-CHC
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39h 05mCHC-DUB
€2,036
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34h 25mDUB-CHC
30/9Mon
3 stops
41h 30mCHC-DUB
€3,060
1/9Sun
2 stops
33h 30mDUB-CHC
30/9Mon
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34h 05mCHC-DUB
€3,061
18/6Tue
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
39h 45mDUB-CHC
12/9Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
38h 40mCHC-DUB
€5,503
18/6Tue
3 stopsEmirates
53h 45mDUB-CHC
12/9Thu
2 stopsEmirates
48h 45mCHC-DUB
€7,632
18/6Tue
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70h 45mDUB-CHC
12/9Thu
3 stopsEmirates
64h 50mCHC-DUB
€7,712

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