Cheap flights from the United Kingdom to South Island from £470

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17:00 - 10:05
LGW
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ZQN
52h 05m2 stops
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13:25 - 14:00
ZQN
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LGW
37h 35m2 stops
£807Multiple Airlines
Thu, 12 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar
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11:35 - 12:20
LGW
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ZQN
61h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 15:00
ZQN
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LGW
37h 00m2 stops
£812Multiple Airlines
Mon, 15 Jun - Wed, 29 Jul
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22:00 - 21:15
LHR
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ZQN
34h 15m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 18:35
ZQN
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LHR
41h 20m2 stops
£823Multiple Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
13:40 - 23:05
MAN
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CHC
44h 25m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
06:00 - 06:10
CHC
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MAN
37h 10m2 stops
£926Etihad Airways
Mon, 23 Feb - Mon, 16 Mar
Etihad Airways Logo
08:25 - 23:05
MAN
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CHC
49h 40m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
06:10 - 12:15
CHC
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MAN
43h 05m2 stops
£941Etihad Airways
Sat, 7 Mar - Wed, 25 Mar
Emirates Logo
21:05 - 12:55
STN
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CHC
28h 50m2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:45 - 12:55
CHC
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STN
30h 10m2 stops
£1,097Emirates
Tue, 21 Apr - Thu, 7 May
Emirates Logo
14:55 - 12:55
STN
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CHC
35h 00m2 stops
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 18:45
CHC
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STN
37h 10m2 stops
£1,117Emirates
Fri, 1 May - Mon, 25 May
Qantas Airways Logo
13:40 - 00:25
BHX
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CHC
45h 45m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:55 - 18:45
CHC
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BHX
39h 50m2 stops
£1,150Qantas Airways
Mon, 9 Feb - Mon, 9 Mar
Qantas Airways Logo
14:35 - 12:55
BHX
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CHC
35h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:45 - 12:30
CHC
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BHX
31h 45m2 stops
£1,180Qantas Airways
Sat, 25 Apr - Sun, 3 May
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09:15 - 09:30
LCY
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CHC
37h 15m2 stops
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10:50 - 08:40
CHC
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LCY
32h 50m2 stops
£2,773Lufthansa
Tue, 23 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul

Qantas Airways flights from United Kingdom to South Island

Our best Qantas Airways deals on United Kingdom to South Island flight tickets
Qantas Airways
9 Feb
MAN20:40Manchester
38h 45m
2 stops
CHC00:25Christchurch
9 Mar
CHC06:05Christchurch
61h 40m
2 stops
MAN06:45Manchester
Qantas Airways
9 Feb
BHX13:40Birmingham
45h 45m
2 stops
CHC00:25Christchurch
9 Mar
CHC15:55Christchurch
39h 50m
2 stops
BHX18:45Birmingham
Qantas Airways
9 Feb
MAN20:40Manchester
38h 45m
2 stops
CHC00:25Christchurch
9 Mar
CHC06:20Christchurch
41h 55m
2 stops
MAN11:15Manchester

Singapore Airlines flights from United Kingdom to South Island

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on United Kingdom to South Island flight tickets
Singapore Airlines
9 May
MAN10:35Manchester
35h 55m
1 stop
CHC09:30Christchurch
24 May
CHC10:50Christchurch
57h 25m
1 stop
MAN09:15Manchester
Singapore Airlines
9 Jun
LGW10:15London Gatwick
36h 15m
1 stop
CHC09:30Christchurch
23 Jun
CHC10:50Christchurch
31h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:55London Gatwick
Singapore Airlines
11 May
LGW10:15London Gatwick
36h 15m
1 stop
CHC09:30Christchurch
17 May
CHC10:50Christchurch
31h 05m
1 stop
LGW06:55London Gatwick

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United Kingdom to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Thu 12/3

17:00-10:05

2 stops52h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 15/3

13:25-14:00

2 stops37h 35m

£807

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 15/6

11:35-12:20

2 stops61h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/7

13:00-15:00

2 stops37h 00m

£812

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sat 28/2

22:00-21:15

2 stops34h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/3

14:15-18:35

2 stops41h 20m

£823

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Mon 23/2

13:40-23:05

2 stops44h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 16/3

06:00-06:10

2 stops37h 10m

£926

ManchesterChristchurch

MAN - CHC

MANCHC

Manchester

Sat 7/3

08:25-23:05

2 stops49h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 25/3

06:10-12:15

2 stops43h 05m

£941

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Tue 21/4

21:05-12:55

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

17:45-12:55

2 stops30h 10m

£1,097

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Fri 1/5

14:55-12:55

2 stops35h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

16:35-18:45

2 stops37h 10m

£1,117

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

Mon 9/2

13:40-00:25

2 stops45h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

15:55-18:45

2 stops39h 50m

£1,150

BirminghamChristchurch

BHX - CHC

BHXCHC

Birmingham

Sat 25/4

14:35-12:55

2 stops35h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 3/5

15:45-12:30

2 stops31h 45m

£1,180

LondonChristchurch

LCY - CHC

LCYCHC

London City

Tue 23/6

09:15-09:30

2 stops37h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 28/7

10:50-08:40

2 stops32h 50m

£2,772

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from United Kingdom to South Island

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from United Kingdom to South Island. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around £1,144. If you’re not able to fly to South Island in November, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from United Kingdom to South Island during February average around £1,145.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Island from United Kingdom when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Island for around £1,305 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 United Kingdom for as low as £1,154 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on United Kingdom to South Island flights?

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

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Fastest flight time

27h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from United Kingdom to South Island takes 27h 15m
There are no direct flights from United Kingdom to South Island. There are no popular flight routes from United Kingdom to South Island.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to South Island?

Best airlines flying from United Kingdom to South Island

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China SouthernPriceFrom £829Free CancellationRating
7.5
125 reviews
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Air New ZealandPriceFrom £883Free CancellationRating
8.0
567 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom £891Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,360 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom £929Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,696 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom £1,028Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,463 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom £1,039Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,141 reviews
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Cathay PacificPriceFrom £1,048Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,126 reviews
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Singapore AirlinesPriceFrom £1,052Free CancellationRating
8.1
1,429 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom £1,101Free CancellationRating
7.5
967 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom £1,176Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,701 reviews
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We help find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and travel agents and helps you filter them to find the best flight from United Kingdom to South Island for you.

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

Yes. All flights to South Island from United Kingdom on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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