Which airlines fly to South Island?

Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from Manchester according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 72% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Manchester to South Island

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

Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to South Island are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

There are 7 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to South Island as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to South Island.

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

The required travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Island. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:10 - 16:35

MAN

ZQN

42h 25m

2 stops

15:05 - 06:50

ZQN

MAN

50h 45m

2 stops

£1,052Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun

09:20 - 20:00

MAN

ZQN

47h 40m

2 stops

12:10 - 13:00

ZQN

MAN

35h 50m

2 stops

£1,102Multiple Airlines

Mon, 4 May - Sun, 17 May

09:20 - 23:20

MAN

CHC

51h 00m

2 stops

06:30 - 13:00

CHC

MAN

41h 30m

2 stops

£1,163Etihad Airways

Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 9 Sep

21:20 - 12:35

MAN

ZQN

28h 15m

2 stops

15:25 - 12:00

ZQN

MAN

31h 35m

2 stops

£1,163Emirates

Fri, 1 May - Thu, 14 May

21:20 - 15:30

MAN

ZQN

31h 10m

2 stops

16:25 - 19:15

ZQN

MAN

37h 50m

2 stops

£1,172Emirates

Mon, 1 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun

14:55 - 13:30

MAN

ZQN

35h 35m

2 stops

14:25 - 20:00

ZQN

MAN

40h 35m

2 stops

£1,179Qatar Airways

Tue, 5 May - Mon, 18 May

20:40 - 23:05

MAN

CHC

39h 25m

3 stops

06:30 - 13:00

CHC

MAN

41h 30m

3 stops

£1,184Etihad Airways

Fri, 1 May - Sun, 17 May

21:45 - 13:30

MAN

ZQN

28h 45m

2 stops

14:25 - 13:10

ZQN

MAN

33h 45m

2 stops

£1,205Qatar Airways

Tue, 5 May - Sun, 17 May

10:35 - 12:35

MAN

NSN

39h 00m

2 stops

06:40 - 09:15

NSN

MAN

37h 35m

2 stops

£1,951Singapore Airlines

Sun, 10 May - Thu, 14 May

10:35 - 12:35

MAN

NSN

39h 00m

2 stops

06:40 - 09:15

NSN

MAN

37h 35m

2 stops

£1,952Singapore Airlines

Sun, 10 May - Thu, 14 May

Etihad Airways flights from Manchester to South Island

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Manchester to South Island flight tickets

Etihad Airways

22 Apr

MAN09:20Manchester

51h 00m

2 stops

CHC23:20Christchurch

9 Sept

CHC06:30Christchurch

41h 30m

2 stops

MAN13:00Manchester

£1,163

Etihad Airways

4 May

MAN20:45Manchester

30h 30m

2 stops

ZQN14:15Queenstown Intl

18 May

ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl

50h 30m

2 stops

MAN06:55Manchester

£1,207

Etihad Airways

1 Jun

MAN09:20Manchester

41h 55m

2 stops

ZQN14:15Queenstown Intl

19 Jun

ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl

50h 30m

2 stops

MAN06:55Manchester

£1,227

Emirates flights from Manchester to South Island

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Emirates

1 May

MAN21:20Manchester

28h 15m

2 stops

ZQN12:35Queenstown Intl

14 May

ZQN15:25Queenstown Intl

31h 35m

2 stops

MAN12:00Manchester

£1,163

Emirates

1 Jun

MAN21:20Manchester

31h 10m

2 stops

ZQN15:30Queenstown Intl

14 Jun

ZQN16:25Queenstown Intl

37h 50m

2 stops

MAN19:15Manchester

£1,172

Emirates

25 Feb

MAN08:50Manchester

40h 10m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

4 Mar

CHC18:20Christchurch

49h 25m

2 stops

MAN06:45Manchester

£1,195

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11:10-16:35

2 stops42h 25m

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Wed 17/6

15:05-06:50

2 stops50h 45m

£1,052

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MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Mon 4/5

09:20-20:00

2 stops47h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

12:10-13:00

2 stops35h 50m

£1,102

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MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Wed 22/4

09:20-23:20

2 stops51h 00m

Christchurch

Wed 9/9

06:30-13:00

2 stops41h 30m

£1,163

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Fri 1/5

21:20-12:35

2 stops28h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 14/5

15:25-12:00

2 stops31h 35m

£1,163

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Mon 1/6

21:20-15:30

2 stops31h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 14/6

16:25-19:15

2 stops37h 50m

£1,172

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Tue 5/5

14:55-13:30

2 stops35h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 18/5

14:25-20:00

2 stops40h 35m

£1,179

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Fri 1/5

20:40-23:05

3 stops39h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 17/5

06:30-13:00

3 stops41h 30m

£1,184

ManchesterQueenstown

MAN - ZQN

MANZQN

Manchester

Tue 5/5

21:45-13:30

2 stops28h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

14:25-13:10

2 stops33h 45m

£1,205

ManchesterNelson

MAN - NSN

MANNSN

Manchester

Sun 10/5

10:35-12:35

2 stops39h 00m

Nelson

Thu 14/5

06:40-09:15

2 stops37h 35m

£1,951

ManchesterNelson

MAN - NSN

MANNSN

Manchester

Sun 10/5

10:35-12:35

2 stops39h 00m

Nelson

Thu 14/5

06:40-09:15

2 stops37h 35m

£1,952

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from Manchester to South Island. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £1,201. If you’re not able to fly to South Island in May, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from Manchester to South Island during June average around £1,206.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Island from Manchester when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Island for around £1,408 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 Manchester for as low as £1,156 on momondo.

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

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

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Fastest flight time	27h 35m
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The fastest flight from Manchester to South Island takes 27h 35m

There are no direct flights from Manchester to South Island. There are no popular flight routes from Manchester to South Island.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Manchester Airport to South Island?
Prices for flights from Manchester Airport to South Island are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Manchester Airport to South Island?
There are 7 operators available for flights from Manchester Airport to South Island as of January 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Manchester 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 Manchester Airport to South Island.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?
The required travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Island. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Manchester to South Island?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Manchester to South Island is Airbus A320-100/200, representing 19.24% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 16.78%, Boeing 737 MAX 8 at 10.25%, and Airbus A330-300 at 9.85%.

Best airlines flying from Manchester to South Island

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom £990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,375 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom £1,033	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.2 1,439 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom £1,062	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,148 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom £1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,488 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom £1,124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 978 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom £1,144	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 577 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom £1,159	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Island from Manchester which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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