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Cheap flights from London to South Island from £520

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from London to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for London to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£623

One-way from

£520

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,250
21/5-28/5
  • 21/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 98h 35m total
  • London to South Island
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19/5
  • 19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 48h 45m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£101 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£19 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from London to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from London to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2025.

Wed 21/521:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/510:55ZQN - LHR
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£623
Sun 1/619:00LGW - ZQN
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/610:55ZQN - LGW
2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£772
Fri 16/518:40LGW - CHC
2 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/506:15CHC - LGW
2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£1,031
Tue 29/421:20LHR - CHC
2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 27/509:40CHC - LHR
2 stops44h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4£1,041
Sun 9/1121:30LHR - CHC
2 stops54h 50mChina Southern
Sat 29/1122:30CHC - LHR
1 stop32h 45mChina Southern
Deal found 16/4£1,068
Tue 21/1009:30LHR - CHC
2 stops41h 00mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/106:15CHC - LHR
3 stops42h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/4£1,084
Mon 12/521:10STN - CHC
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Mon 26/515:45CHC - STN
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 16/4£1,121
Thu 15/514:30LGW - CHC
2 stops35h 25mEmirates
Mon 19/515:45CHC - LGW
2 stops31h 50mEmirates
Deal found 16/4£1,126
Thu 15/520:40LHR - CHC
2 stops31h 05mEmirates
Mon 19/515:45CHC - LHR
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 16/4£1,152
Sun 1/621:10STN - ZQN
2 stops30h 10mEmirates
Sun 8/613:35ZQN - STN
2 stops34h 20mEmirates
Deal found 16/4£1,182
Sat 1/1120:10LHR - CHC
2 stops38h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1106:00CHC - LHR
2 stops37h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/4£1,207
Sun 25/520:50LHR - ZQN
3 stops32h 20mQantas Airways
Mon 20/1007:05ZQN - LHR
2 stops35h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/4£1,254

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Depart

Return

Price

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 21/5

21:20-16:10

2 stops55h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 28/5

10:55-18:40

2 stops42h 45m

£623

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Sun 1/6

19:00-10:20

2 stops52h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/6

10:55-15:10

2 stops39h 15m

£772

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Fri 16/5

18:40-21:15

2 stops39h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 23/5

06:15-15:00

2 stops43h 45m

£1,031

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Tue 29/4

21:20-16:20

2 stops56h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 27/5

09:40-18:40

2 stops44h 00m

£1,041

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Mon 12/5

21:10-16:20

2 stops32h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 26/5

15:45-12:55

2 stops32h 10m

£1,121

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Thu 15/5

14:30-12:55

2 stops35h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

15:45-12:35

2 stops31h 50m

£1,126

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

20:40-14:45

2 stops31h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 19/5

15:45-14:25

2 stops33h 40m

£1,152

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Sun 1/6

21:10-14:20

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 8/6

13:35-12:55

2 stops34h 20m

£1,182

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 26/6

21:45-23:50

2 stops39h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 17/7

06:10-07:00

2 stops59h 50m

£1,222

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Sun 25/5

20:50-16:10

3 stops32h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 20/10

07:05-06:35

2 stops35h 30m

£1,254

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Island

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from London to South Island

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £1,551). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,240). 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 LON to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from London 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 17 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from London 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 17 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown EVA Air, Singapore Airlines and Emirates from London to South Island. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,177 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,177 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,177 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,288 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,177 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,177 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
467 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,177 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,177 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from London 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from London to South Island one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £587. Emirates flights start at £819 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at £843 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from London to South Island?

    When deciding which route to take from London to South Island consider London Heathrow - Christchurch, London Stansted - Christchurch or London Gatwick - Christchurch as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from London 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 London to South Island?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from London to South Island (average of £1,551). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,240). 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 9 airlines flying from London to South Island

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from London 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 17 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£749Average£1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£930Average£1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£946Average£1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£977Average£1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest£994Average£1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,035Average£1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,074Average£1,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,094Average£1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,118Average£1,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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