Find flights
Airlines

RM 1,277+ Cheap flights to South Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— CHC
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult

Flights to South Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 4 January 2025.

Return from

RM 4,057

One-way from

RM 1,277

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

March

Average price

RM 5,636
1/3-18/3
  • 1/3-18/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 56h 05m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch
11/3
  • 11/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Island
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 0% potential price drop
Average for return flights in January 2025

Find flights to South Island

Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Island on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 4 January 2025
Explore South Island

Find flight deals to South Island

Cheapest flights to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 January 2025.

Sat 22/212:15KUL - ZQN
1 stop18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/320:35ZQN - KUL
1 stop15h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1RM 2,919
Mon 1/922:00KUL - CHC
2 stops29h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 25/920:10CHC - KUL
2 stops17h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/1RM 4,017
Sat 31/509:50KUL - CHC
2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 7/606:35CHC - KUL
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1RM 4,026
Mon 1/908:55KUL - CHC
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Wed 8/1011:50CHC - KUL
1 stop25h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/1RM 4,750
Mon 6/109:05KUL - CHC
2 stops33h 50mQantas Airways
Wed 29/106:00CHC - KUL
2 stops19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/1RM 4,800
Mon 3/209:05KUL - ZQN
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 11/207:00ZQN - KUL
2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/1RM 5,186
Sun 5/102:20KUL - CHC
1 stop34h 00mChina Southern
Wed 29/122:30CHC - KUL
1 stop31h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 4/1RM 6,090
Mon 13/1000:10KUL - CHC
2 stops42h 40mAir China
Mon 27/1006:15CHC - KUL
2 stops45h 45mAir China
Deal found 4/1RM 7,993
Wed 22/119:50KUL - CHC
1 stop36h 30mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/214:50CHC - KUL
1 stop26h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/1RM 8,110

Find flights to South Island within your budget

Locate flights to South Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 4 January 2025.

Fly from

Any airport

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/2

12:15-11:20

1 stop18h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 1/3

20:35-07:10

1 stop15h 35m

RM 2,919

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 31/5

09:50-17:25

2 stops27h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 7/6

06:35-04:25

1 stop25h 50m

RM 4,026

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 7/5

14:35-09:30

1 stop14h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

21:00-19:45

2 stops26h 45m

RM 4,071

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/2

09:05-21:05

2 stops31h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 11/2

07:00-08:25

2 stops30h 25m

RM 5,186

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/4

11:55-10:30

1 stop17h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 10/4

10:50-06:00

1 stop23h 10m

RM 5,875

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 16/1

02:20-17:20

1 stop34h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 20/1

22:30-01:10

1 stop31h 40m

RM 7,624

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 22/1

19:50-13:20

1 stop36h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 1/2

14:50-12:30

1 stop26h 40m

RM 8,110

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 3/2

00:20-00:20

2 stops43h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

15:30-23:00

2 stops36h 30m

RM 11,052

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 11/3

18:05-17:20

1 stop18h 15m

RM 1,277

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 19/2

13:30-13:20

1 stop18h 50m

RM 2,609

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 4/1

Showing 1-10 of 13 results
1
2

Best time to book a flight to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Island takes 18 hours 7 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Malaysia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Kuala Lumpur to South Island. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Wednesday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Island are Qantas Airways, China Southern and Air New Zealand.

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated 4 January 2025.
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

8.0
Very Good
478 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.5
Good
807 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.5
Good
818 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

7.4
Good
84 reviews
8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

  • How much is a return flight to South Island?

    A return flight to South Island will typically cost around RM 84, however they can be found for as little as RM 53.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Kuala Lumpur offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Christchurch have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

    Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to South Island?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find South Island flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to South Island?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to South Island.

Can Cheapflights find flights to South Island with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights to South Island flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to South Island become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights has a feature called Price Alerts, which notifies users when flight prices change. Track prices for your flight to South Island today and book when you’re ready!

100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.