€1,209 Find Cheap Flights to South Island

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ireland to South Island departing on 22/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to South Island, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Best South Island Flight Deals

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops€1,209
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops€1,369
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops€1,209
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops€1,369

Book Cheap South Island Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to South Island that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to South Island

Thu, 22 Jan - Fri, 6 Feb
United Airlines Logo
10:40 - 10:35
DUB
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CHC
58h 55m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 07:30
CHC
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DUB
30h 15m2 stops
€1,209United Airlines
Sun, 25 Jan - Sun, 1 Feb
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 10:35
DUB
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CHC
36h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 08:10
CHC
-
DUB
54h 55m2 stops
€1,210United Airlines
Fri, 22 May - Tue, 26 May
British Airways Logo
13:30 - 00:20
DUB
-
CHC
47h 50m3 stops
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 09:00
CHC
-
DUB
38h 00m3 stops
€1,308British Airways
Fri, 22 May - Tue, 26 May
British Airways Logo
17:30 - 00:20
DUB
-
CHC
43h 50m3 stops
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:15
CHC
-
DUB
40h 15m3 stops
€1,310British Airways
Wed, 13 May - Tue, 6 Oct
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 23:05
DUB
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CHC
39h 40m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:30 - 07:10
CHC
-
DUB
36h 40m2 stops
€1,339Multiple Airlines
Mon, 11 May - Mon, 5 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
09:05 - 23:05
DUB
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CHC
51h 00m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
06:30 - 07:10
CHC
-
DUB
36h 40m2 stops
€1,353Etihad Airways
Sun, 10 May - Thu, 8 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
09:05 - 14:20
DUB
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CHC
42h 15m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
15:25 - 18:55
CHC
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DUB
39h 30m2 stops
€1,368Etihad Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 17 May
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 16:45
DUB
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ZQN
38h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:30 - 13:30
ZQN
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DUB
32h 00m2 stops
€1,369Qatar Airways
Wed, 29 Apr - Sun, 17 May
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 16:45
DUB
-
ZQN
38h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
16:30 - 13:30
ZQN
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DUB
32h 00m2 stops
€1,369Qatar Airways
Thu, 29 Jan - Tue, 3 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:45 - 16:40
DUB
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ZQN
43h 55m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:00 - 06:00
ZQN
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DUB
29h 00m2 stops
€1,377Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to South Island

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to South Island to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How many airports are there in South Island?

There are 7 airports in South Island. The busiest airport is Christchurch Airport (CHC), with 54% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to South Island?

An average direct flight from Ireland to South Island takes 38h 05m, covering a distance of 30334 km. The shortest route is Dublin (DUB) to Christchurch (CHC) with an average flight time of 29h 25m.

What are the most popular destinations in South Island?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Christchurch (74% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (24%) and Nelson (2%).

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Good to know

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight€1,209
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (8% more expensive on average)
Flight from Dublin to Christchurch

FAQs - booking South Island flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Ireland to South Island?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Ireland to South Island.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Ireland to South Island?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Ireland to South Island is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Ireland to South Island?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Ireland to South Island with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Ireland to South Island?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Ireland to South Island up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to South Island?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to South Island is Friday when return tickets can be as cheap as €1,797. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are €2,373 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Island?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to South Island is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost €1,513 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Island is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is €1,962.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Island

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest South Island flight deals.

Reviews of the top airline flying to South Island

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to South Island. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Ireland to South Island. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Ireland to South Island? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3434 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.9Food
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

10.0 ExcellentJonathan, Dec 2025
DXB - CMN
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Love that you can walk directly to your gate from the Emirates Business class lounge, very convenient

The journey was nice, all the crews were very good and services are excellent

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

Wonderful Premium Economy experience. Felt as good as Business Class for food and entertainment. Comfortable sleeping too

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

The queue for checking for economy passengers was enormous! Only one desk open for economy faith s queue a mile long, whilst business and first class desks empty and unemployed. Will seriously consider changing to another next trip. Disappointed customer.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

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Cabin class types available on flights to South Island

Cabin classes available on flights to South Island. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class Flights to South Islandfrom €666
Business Class Flights to South Islandfrom €276
Prem Econ Class Flights to South Islandfrom €297
Economy class Flights to South Islandfrom €34