What is the cheapest airline that flies from Birmingham to South Island?

Emirates and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Birmingham to South Island

Which airlines fly to South Island?

Emirates, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from Birmingham according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island?

Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island?

As of August 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island.

How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to South Island?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Birmingham Airport to South Island.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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14:10 - 17:20BHX-CHC

38h 10m2 stops

16:05 - 12:40CHC-BHX

33h 35m2 stops

£1,423

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lun., 12 janv. - jeu., 12 févr.

17:45 - 10:35BHX-CHC

51h 50m2 stops

12:00 - 17:05CHC-BHX

66h 05m2 stops

£1,676

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mar., 13 janv. - mer., 11 févr.

14:10 - 23:05BHX-CHC

67h 55m2 stops

01:05 - 22:55CHC-BHX

34h 50m2 stops

£1,713

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lun., 12 janv. - mer., 11 févr.

13:20 - 10:35BHX-CHC

32h 15m2 stops

14:15 - 12:35CHC-BHX

35h 20m2 stops

£1,738United Airlines

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dim., 11 janv. - mar., 10 févr.

14:35 - 13:55BHX-CHC

35h 20m2 stops

18:20 - 12:25CHC-BHX

30h 05m2 stops

£1,747Qantas Airways

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ven., 3 oct. - ven., 10 oct.

13:25 - 10:35BHX-CHC

56h 10m2 stops

14:15 - 12:35CHC-BHX

35h 20m2 stops

£1,753United Airlines

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jeu., 15 janv. - dim., 15 févr.

20:50 - 14:30BHX-CHC

52h 40m2 stops

15:55 - 11:40CHC-BHX

32h 45m2 stops

£1,826Emirates

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dim., 11 janv. - jeu., 12 févr.

20:50 - 00:10BHX-CHC

38h 20m2 stops

18:20 - 18:45CHC-BHX

37h 25m2 stops

£1,835Qantas Airways

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mer., 14 janv. - dim., 15 févr.

13:40 - 14:30BHX-CHC

35h 50m2 stops

18:20 - 18:45CHC-BHX

37h 25m2 stops

£1,846Emirates

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lun., 12 janv. - ven., 13 févr.

17:45 - 10:35BHX-CHC

51h 50m2 stops

14:15 - 12:35CHC-BHX

35h 20m2 stops

£1,854Lufthansa

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mar., 13 janv. - ven., 13 févr.

Emirates flights from Birmingham to South Island

Our best Emirates deals on Birmingham to South Island flight tickets

Emirates

11 Jan

BHX20:50Birmingham

52h 40m

2 stops

CHC14:30Christchurch

12 Feb

CHC15:55Christchurch

32h 45m

2 stops

BHX11:40Birmingham

£1,826

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Emirates

12 Jan

BHX13:40Birmingham

35h 50m

2 stops

CHC14:30Christchurch

13 Feb

CHC18:20Christchurch

37h 25m

2 stops

BHX18:45Birmingham

£1,846

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Emirates

1 Oct

BHX21:45Birmingham

53h 45m

2 stops

ZQN15:30Queenstown Intl

8 Oct

ZQN17:25Queenstown Intl

31h 00m

2 stops

BHX12:25Birmingham

£1,997

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Singapore Airlines flights from Birmingham to South Island

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on Birmingham to South Island flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

13 Dec

BHX06:00Birmingham

39h 40m

2 stops

CHC10:40Christchurch

7 Jan

CHC01:05Christchurch

34h 50m

2 stops

BHX22:55Birmingham

£2,726

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Singapore Airlines

13 Dec

BHX06:00Birmingham

39h 40m

2 stops

CHC10:40Christchurch

7 Jan

CHC01:05Christchurch

34h 50m

2 stops

BHX22:55Birmingham

£2,728

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Singapore Airlines

11 Jan

BHX13:20Birmingham

45h 30m

2 stops

CHC23:50Christchurch

10 Feb

CHC12:00Christchurch

47h 45m

2 stops

BHX22:45Birmingham

£3,888

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Depart

Return

Price

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

lun. 12/1

14:10-17:20

2 stops38h 10m

Christchurch

jeu. 12/2

16:05-12:40

2 stops33h 35m

£1,423

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

mar. 13/1

17:45-10:35

2 stops51h 50m

Christchurch

mer. 11/2

12:00-17:05

2 stops66h 05m

£1,676

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

lun. 12/1

14:10-23:05

2 stops67h 55m

Christchurch

mer. 11/2

01:05-22:55

2 stops34h 50m

£1,713

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

dim. 11/1

13:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

Christchurch

mar. 10/2

14:15-12:35

2 stops35h 20m

£1,738

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

ven. 3/10

14:35-13:55

2 stops35h 20m

Christchurch

ven. 10/10

18:20-12:25

2 stops30h 05m

£1,747

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

jeu. 15/1

13:25-10:35

2 stops56h 10m

Christchurch

dim. 15/2

14:15-12:35

2 stops35h 20m

£1,753

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

dim. 11/1

20:50-14:30

2 stops52h 40m

Christchurch

jeu. 12/2

15:55-11:40

2 stops32h 45m

£1,826

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

mer. 14/1

20:50-00:10

2 stops38h 20m

Christchurch

dim. 15/2

18:20-18:45

2 stops37h 25m

£1,835

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

lun. 12/1

13:40-14:30

2 stops35h 50m

Christchurch

ven. 13/2

18:20-18:45

2 stops37h 25m

£1,846

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

mar. 13/1

17:45-10:35

2 stops51h 50m

Christchurch

ven. 13/2

14:15-12:35

2 stops35h 20m

£1,854

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Birmingham to South Island

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Birmingham to South Island. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £1,057. If you’re not able to fly to South Island in May, then March is your next best option. Flight prices from Birmingham to South Island during March average around £1,189.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Island?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Island is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as £1,258. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Island on Sunday is £1,484.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Island?

Flying to South Island from Birmingham in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as £1,362 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are £1,427 on average. Flights to South Island from Birmingham in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Island?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Island from Birmingham when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Island for around £1,520 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Island from Birmingham for as low as £1,059 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Birmingham to South Island flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Birmingham to South Island.

Cheap Birmingham to South Island flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Birmingham to South Island

Best price found	£671
Fastest flight time	28h 10m
Direct flights	None
Airports in South Island	2 airports

The best one-way flight to South Island from Birmingham in the past 72 hours is £671. The best return flight deal from Birmingham to South Island found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £1,423.

The fastest flight from Birmingham to South Island takes 28h 10m

There are no direct flights from Birmingham to South Island. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Birmingham Airport - Christchurch Airport and Birmingham Airport - Queenstown Intl Airport.

There are 2 airports near South Island: Queenstown Intl (ZQN), Christchurch (CHC)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island?
Prices for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island?
As of August 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from Birmingham Airport to South Island.
How old do you have to be to fly from Birmingham Airport to South Island?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Birmingham Airport to South Island.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Birmingham to South Island?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Birmingham and South Island, the leading plane model is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets), making up 24.06% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 22.46%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 with 12.65%, and Airbus A321neo with 9.56%.

Best airlines flying from Birmingham to South Island

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Birmingham to South Island with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,057	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,314 reviews		Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,108	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 896 reviews		Search Qantas Airways flights

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Can I find flights from Birmingham to South Island with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Birmingham to South Island with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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