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Cheap flights from Edinburgh to South Island from £733

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EDI — CHC
28 Jan — 4 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Edinburgh to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Edinburgh (EDI) to South Island (zzEDG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£1,091

One-way from

£733
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 10/3-17/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to South Island
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25/6
  • 25/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Edinburgh to South Island
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Cheapest flights from Edinburgh to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Edinburgh to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 January 2025.

Mon 24/1120:40EDI - CHC
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/1215:50CHC - EDI
2 stops40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£1,018
Wed 26/1120:40EDI - CHC
2 stops28h 55mEmirates
Wed 10/1215:50CHC - EDI
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 23/1£1,081
Wed 26/1120:40EDI - CHC
2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways
Fri 12/1215:50CHC - EDI
2 stops40h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/1£1,278
Sat 8/316:15EDI - ZQN
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/307:00ZQN - EDI
2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1£1,279

Find flights from Edinburgh to South Island within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Edinburgh 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, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

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EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Mon 10/3

20:40-14:30

2 stops28h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 17/3

15:50-19:05

2 stops40h 15m

£1,091

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 26/2

20:40-14:00

2 stops28h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 18/3

06:00-13:25

3 stops44h 25m

£1,197

EdinburghQueenstown

EDI - ZQN

EDIZQN

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Sat 8/3

16:15-14:35

2 stops33h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 15/3

07:00-10:10

2 stops40h 10m

£1,279

EdinburghChristchurch

EDI - CHC

EDICHC

Edinburgh Turnhouse

Wed 25/6

08:00-23:05

2 stops52h 05m

£733

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Deals found on 21/1

Best time to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Edinburgh with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Edinburgh to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Edinburgh to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island (average of £1,564). Flying from Edinburgh to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,271). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDI to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Edinburgh to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Edinburgh to South Island as you normally would.

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 inches 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.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated 23 January 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,357 reviews
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Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Edinburgh to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Edinburgh to South Island?

    Most people fly from Edinburgh Turnhouse (EDI) if they book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island. Edinburgh Turnhouse is conveniently located just 6.8 mi from Edinburgh’s city center.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Edinburgh to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Edinburgh to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Edinburgh to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Edinburgh to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Edinburgh to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Edinburgh to South Island (average of £1,564). Flying from Edinburgh to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,271). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Edinburgh to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Edinburgh to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 23 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapest£1,104Average£1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,217Average£1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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