Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

How much is a return flight to South Island?

A return flight to South Island will typically cost around S$ 181, however they can be found for as little as S$ 170.

Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Singapore Changi offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).

Does Christchurch have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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S$ 502

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S$ 561

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S$ 580

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Queenstown Intl

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S$ 604

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S$ 648

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Singapore Changi

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S$ 657

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Christchurch

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Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 680

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Singapore Changi

Fri 6-11

21:00-17:20

1 stop15h 20m

Christchurch

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00:00-19:30

Nonstop0h 00m

S$ 707

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How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Singapore to South Island takes 22 hours 0 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Singapore will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to South Island

The most flights from Singapore to South Island are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?

The most popular airlines flying from Singapore to South Island are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Singapore to South Island are Jetstar, Emirates and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in South Island by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Read through reviews of airlines serving New Zealand, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andAir New Zealand. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,599 reviews

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10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,599 reviews

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Very Good

1,599 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,658 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,599 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

669 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,599 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,091 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,599 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

568 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,599 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

FAQs about flying to South Island

Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to South Island?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.
How much is a return flight to South Island?
A return flight to South Island will typically cost around S$ 181, however they can be found for as little as S$ 170.
Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Singapore Changi offers the quickest one-way flight (9 hours 40 minutes).
Does Christchurch have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Christchurch?
Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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On average, a flight from Singapore to South Island takes 22 hours 0 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Singapore will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to South Island

The most flights from Singapore to South Island are scheduled on a Monday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?

The most popular airlines flying from Singapore to South Island are Qantas Airways, Jetstar and Singapore Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Singapore to South Island are Jetstar, Emirates and Qantas Airways.

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 mm per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

Booking 76 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

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