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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 February, 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 $88, 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 $88 right now, why wait?

South Island Flight Information
Destination airport
Christchurch Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
CHC
Roundtrip price
$87

Last Minute Hotel Deals in South Island

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

La Quinta by Wyndham Remarkables Park Queenstown

4 out of 5
16 - 18 Mountain Ash Drive Queenstown
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LyLo Christchurch Airport

LyLo Christchurch Airport

5 out of 5
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Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

Te Anau Lakeview Holiday Park & Motels

4.5 out of 5
77 Manapouri - Te Anau Highway Te Anau
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8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"The room was perfect for our one night stay! Queen bed in one room adjoining bathroom and 2 twin beds in second room with adjoining bathroom (shared by both rooms$). Perfect for my husband and I and our adult son! Clean and perfect location to waterfront."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

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Kamana Lakehouse

Kamana Lakehouse

4.5 out of 5
139 Fernhill Road Queenstown
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9.2/10 Wonderful! (701 reviews)
"Very quiet location close to Queenstown central . Room was serviced to a high standard , restaurant staff lovely . Breakfast is expensive but had on last day and was not disappointed. Only downside encountered was it was park where you like so if you weren’t in car park late afternoon early evening ..."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

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Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

Ramada by Wyndham Queenstown Central

4 out of 5
24 Frankton Road Queenstown
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9/10 Wonderful! (1,074 reviews)
"Great position and easy walk into town, Room was clean and we had a great view of the lake, parking is definitely an issue and with very limited parking at the accommodation you don't have a lot of options so it's pot luck at finding somewhere to park, book parking at accommodation early."

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2026

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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 ...
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Mi-pad Queenstown

Mi-pad Queenstown

4 out of 5
4 Henry Street Queenstown Otago
Stay at this hotel in Queenstown. Enjoy free WiFi, a rooftop terrace, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,000 reviews)
"Really great location, easy walking distance to all the key sites. The room was small but had all the necessary amenities and was cosy to come back to each night. Big plus having the coffee vending machine on each level plus the public spaces like the social room and rooftop were great to sit for ..."

Reviewed on Nov 4, 2026

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Lakes Edge Lodge

Lakes Edge Lodge

1 out of 5
2 Lakeside Dr Lake Tekapo Canterbury Region
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8.4/10 Very Good! (42 reviews)
"the accommodation was noisey, beyond basic, smelt and unbelievably expensive."

Reviewed on Oct 29, 2026

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Airport Lodge Motel

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Commodore Airport Hotel

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10 Cottages

10 Cottages

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