€976 Find Cheap Flights to South Island

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 16/1. 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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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to South Island, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Best South Island Flight Deals

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stops€1,138
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops€1,387
Nelson
Nelson2 stops€1,397
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stops€1,138
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops€1,387
Nelson
Nelson2 stops€1,397

Book Cheap South Island Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South Island that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to South Island

Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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16:50 - 14:10DUB-CHC
56h 20m3 stops
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06:10 - 15:30CHC-DUB
46h 20m3 stops
€1,138Multiple Airlines
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Sun, 30 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
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08:10 - 00:15DUB-CHC
27h 05m2 stops
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06:10 - 06:25CHC-DUB
61h 15m2 stops
€1,154Multiple Airlines
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Tue, 2 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec
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10:40 - 10:35DUB-CHC
58h 55m2 stops
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14:15 - 10:20CHC-DUB
33h 05m2 stops
€1,216United Airlines
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Thu, 27 Nov - Mon, 8 Dec
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08:10 - 00:15DUB-CHC
27h 05m2 stops
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06:10 - 06:25CHC-DUB
61h 15m2 stops
€1,242Etihad Airways
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Sat, 21 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
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08:10 - 23:05DUB-CHC
49h 55m2 stops
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06:00 - 06:25CHC-DUB
37h 25m2 stops
€1,245Etihad Airways
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Tue, 2 Dec - Tue, 30 Dec
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13:35 - 10:35DUB-CHC
56h 00m2 stops
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14:15 - 08:10CHC-DUB
54h 55m2 stops
€1,389United Airlines
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Fri, 21 Nov - Thu, 4 Dec
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19:45 - 23:55DUB-CHC
63h 10m3 stops
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06:05 - 10:15CHC-DUB
41h 10m3 stops
€1,488British Airways
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Sat, 29 Nov - Fri, 5 Dec
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20:40 - 23:55DUB-CHC
62h 15m3 stops
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06:05 - 09:10CHC-DUB
40h 05m3 stops
€1,500British Airways
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Thu, 1 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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14:05 - 16:40DUB-ZQN
37h 35m2 stops
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17:30 - 12:35ZQN-DUB
32h 05m2 stops
€1,737Qatar Airways
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Thu, 1 Jan - Thu, 22 Jan
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14:05 - 16:40DUB-ZQN
37h 35m2 stops
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17:30 - 12:35ZQN-DUB
32h 05m2 stops
€1,837Qatar Airways
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Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South Island

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to South Island to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How many airports are there in South Island?

There are 7 airports in South Island. The busiest airport is Christchurch Airport (CHC), with 55% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to South Island?

An average direct flight from Ireland to South Island takes 32h 13m, covering a distance of 30334 km. The shortest route is Dublin (DUB) to Christchurch (CHC) with an average flight time of 27h 05m.

What are the most popular destinations in South Island?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Christchurch (75% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (14%) and Nelson (11%).

Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight€976
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Dublin to Queenstown

FAQs - booking South Island flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ireland to South Island?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ireland to South Island.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ireland to South Island?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ireland to South Island?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Ireland to South Island with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ireland to South Island?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Ireland to South Island up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Island?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Island is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as €1,807. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are €2,386 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Island?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Island is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost €1,521 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Island is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is €1,973.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Island

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Island flight deals.

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