€670 Find Cheap Flights to South Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Ireland to South Island departing on 21/9. 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.
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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
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€1,224
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops€1,450
Christchurch
Christchurch2 stops€1,224
Queenstown
Queenstown2 stops€1,450

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.
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Recent return flight deals to South Island

Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Etihad Airways Logo
09:05 - 23:05DUB-CHC
51h 00m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
06:10 - 07:10CHC-DUB
36h 00m2 stops
€1,224Etihad Airways
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Tue, 23 Sep - Thu, 9 Oct
Etihad Airways Logo
09:05 - 23:50DUB-CHC
27h 45m2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
06:35 - 18:55CHC-DUB
48h 20m2 stops
€1,257Etihad Airways
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Sat, 20 Sep - Wed, 8 Oct
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09:05 - 23:05DUB-CHC
51h 00m2 stops
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06:10 - 07:10CHC-DUB
37h 00m2 stops
€1,265
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Mon, 25 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
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09:05 - 23:05DUB-CHC
51h 00m2 stops
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06:10 - 18:55CHC-DUB
47h 45m2 stops
€1,287
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Sun, 28 Dec - Tue, 20 Jan
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 10:35DUB-CHC
36h 05m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 08:10CHC-DUB
54h 55m2 stops
€1,401United Airlines
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Thu, 6 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
British Airways Logo
08:50 - 23:55DUB-CHC
50h 05m3 stops
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 11:15CHC-DUB
42h 15m3 stops
€1,410British Airways
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Sun, 5 Oct - Fri, 17 Oct
British Airways Logo
12:45 - 23:59DUB-CHC
47h 14m3 stops
British Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:05CHC-DUB
45h 05m3 stops
€1,412British Airways
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Sat, 3 Jan - Tue, 20 Jan
United Airlines Logo
12:05 - 10:35DUB-CHC
57h 30m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:15 - 08:10CHC-DUB
54h 55m2 stops
€1,501United Airlines
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Thu, 21 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Qatar Airways Logo
15:00 - 16:45DUB-ZQN
62h 45m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
18:00 - 13:30ZQN-DUB
30h 30m2 stops
€1,511Qatar Airways
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Sun, 16 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Qatar Airways Logo
14:10 - 14:15DUB-ZQN
35h 05m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:05 - 12:35ZQN-DUB
34h 30m2 stops
€1,554Qatar Airways
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How long is the flight to South Island?

An average direct flight from Ireland to South Island takes 30h 56m, covering a distance of 30334 km. The shortest route is Dublin (DUB) to Christchurch (CHC) with an average flight time of 27h 45m.

What are the most popular destinations in South Island?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Christchurch (70% of total searches to South Island). The next most popular destinations are Queenstown (28%) and Nelson (2%).


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Cheapest flight€670
Flight from Dublin to Queenstown

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 €1,798. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are €2,374 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 round-trip flights cost €1,773 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 €2,300.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to South Island

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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.
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EmiratesOverall score based on 3288 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
7.8Food
8.2Entertainment
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Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

10.0 ExcellentWoei, Jun 2025DXB - SIN
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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?

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Overall was a good experience and this particular flight the crew were great too at least in business class. It’s not always the case with flydubai. Few things would make me think twice in the future on this route. 1. The arrival into T3 might sound good but it is a real pain as it takes almost 30 mins to get to terminal on the bus as the aircraft still park at T2. The bag takes even longer . If they just let us off at T2, I’d be home within 30 mins of walking off the plane. Instead it takes 1.5 hours. 2. Due to the timing, the very tiny lounge in Penang is so crowded because half the lounge is closed for Qatar crew. Hardly anywhere to sit. 3. Flydubai app and site has a long way to go and using it is very unpleasant.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

We had to deboard using stairs. Why didnt you have the aero-bridge?

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