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Cheap Flights to South Island

Fall in love at first flight with your vacation to South Island by saving a ton of cash on your last-minute cheap flight. There’s no more scouring the internet for a good deal—book your flight to South Island on Hotwire, and you’ll be up, up, and on a getaway in no time.

Because once the wheels are down in South Island, the good times start rolling. So buckle up, you’re in for a fun ride.

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 July, 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 $1,959, 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 $1,959 right now, why wait?

South Island Flight Information
Destination airport
Christchurch Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CHC
Roundtrip price
$90

Last Minute Hotel Deals in South Island

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! (626 reviews)
The staff were very friendly and accomodating. The fridge broke on day two and our food was spoiled but fridge was replaced. The TV remote controls did not work. There was coffee but no milk. Not enough hangers for clothes enough for a week’s stay. The room did not have lake views as we requested ...

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Kamana Lakehouse
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! (1,017 reviews)
Excellent service

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central
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! (1,003 reviews)
Parking was very tightly spaced but was under cover and convenient. The views from the room were superb and the staff was very professional and helpful. The hot tub was a bonus.

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Copthorne Hotel and Apartments Queenstown Lakeview
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! (1,545 reviews)
Wonderful accommodation with excellent customer service. Location is great as well close to the airport and the Frankton centre

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown
LyLo Christchurch

LyLo Christchurch

5 out of 5
5 Peter Leeming Road Christchurch
Stay at this hostel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,005 reviews)
for a one night stay waiting to depart or upon arrival its good pod were fairly clean bathroom clean kitchen clean

Reviewed on May 7, 2026

LyLo Christchurch
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Good location

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

BreakFree on Cashel Christchurch
Bealey Quarter

Bealey Quarter

5 out of 5
247 Bealey Ave Christchurch
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (535 reviews)
Great location, friendly staff, ale house/restaurant on site which was great, we had a ranch slider that went to know where though and would’ve been good if it went out to a patio area with chairs, would be easy enough to do and would’ve really improve those rooms

Reviewed on May 2, 2026

Bealey Quarter
Novotel Christchurch Airport

Novotel Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
30 Durey Road Christchurch NZ
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,054 reviews)
Great location for an early flight. We recommend

Reviewed on May 8, 2026

Novotel Christchurch Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

Sudima Christchurch Airport

Sudima Christchurch Airport

4.5 out of 5
550 Memorial Avenue Christchurch
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,130 reviews)
Ideal for overnight stay for getting to airport for early morning flight. Lots of options in the area to eat. Dinner was great with very accommodating staff. Not sure about the robots? Shower door hit the tiles when open and it was very difficult to enter and exit the shower. Needs fixing. Hairdryer ...

Reviewed on May 12, 2026

Sudima Christchurch Airport
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 Russley Golf Club and Nunweek Park 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

Airport Lodge Motel
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. ...

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Airways Motel
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! (1,014 reviews)
Really friendly and helpful staff

Reviewed on May 9, 2026

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Airport Palms Motel

Airport Palms Motel

4.5 out of 5
56 Roydvale Avenue, Burnside Christchurch
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Christchurch. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Great location for the airport

Reviewed on May 10, 2026

Airport Palms Motel
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 ...
10 Cottages
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.