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Cheap flights from London to South Island from £503

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LON — CHC
31 Mar — 7 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 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£625

One-way from

£503

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

March

Average price

£1,172
14/5-28/5
  • 14/5-28/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 104h 40m total
  • London to South Island
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17/6
  • 17/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 58h 25m total
  • London to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£116 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£20 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 26 March 2025.

Wed 14/511:35LGW - ZQN
2 stops65h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/510:55ZQN - LGW
2 stops39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£625
Wed 14/521:20LHR - ZQN
2 stops55h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/510:55ZQN - LHR
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£761
Mon 19/522:15LHR - CHC
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 26/515:45CHC - LHR
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£1,023
Mon 27/1022:00LHR - CHC
1 stop30h 20mChina Southern
Mon 3/1122:30CHC - LHR
2 stops32h 25mChina Southern
Deal found 25/3£1,031
Mon 12/518:05LGW - CHC
2 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 16/506:10CHC - LGW
2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3£1,032
Thu 15/520:55LHR - CHC
2 stops39h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/506:35CHC - LHR
2 stops43h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/3£1,034
Mon 15/921:45LGW - CHC
2 stops28h 10mEmirates
Mon 22/917:45CHC - LGW
2 stops29h 50mEmirates
Deal found 25/3£1,122
Sun 2/1120:15STN - CHC
2 stops29h 20mEmirates
Sun 23/1118:20CHC - STN
2 stops36h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/3£1,152
Mon 5/514:55STN - ZQN
2 stops36h 35mEmirates
Sun 11/513:35ZQN - STN
2 stops34h 20mEmirates
Deal found 25/3£1,176
Mon 5/521:45LGW - ZQN
2 stops29h 45mEmirates
Sun 11/513:35ZQN - LGW
2 stops34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/3£1,186
Thu 15/522:15LHR - CHC
1 stop27h 40mEmirates
Thu 5/606:10CHC - LHR
2 stops45h 00mEmirates
Deal found 25/3£1,207
Mon 1/1220:35LHR - CHC
1 stop38h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 13/112:00CHC - LHR
1 stop44h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/3£1,246

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LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Wed 14/5

11:35-16:10

2 stops65h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 28/5

10:55-15:00

2 stops39h 05m

£625

LondonQueenstown

LHR - ZQN

LHRZQN

London Heathrow

Wed 14/5

21:20-16:10

2 stops55h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 28/5

10:55-18:40

2 stops42h 45m

£761

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Mon 19/5

22:15-00:10

2 stops38h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 26/5

15:45-15:15

2 stops34h 30m

£1,023

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 12/5

18:05-23:50

2 stops42h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 16/5

06:10-15:00

2 stops43h 50m

£1,032

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

20:55-23:50

2 stops39h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 22/5

06:35-15:15

2 stops43h 40m

£1,034

LondonChristchurch

LGW - CHC

LGWCHC

London Gatwick

Mon 15/9

21:45-12:55

2 stops28h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 22/9

17:45-12:35

2 stops29h 50m

£1,122

LondonChristchurch

STN - CHC

STNCHC

London Stansted

Mon 2/6

21:10-12:55

2 stops28h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 9/6

17:45-18:45

2 stops36h 00m

£1,156

LondonQueenstown

STN - ZQN

STNZQN

London Stansted

Mon 5/5

14:55-14:30

2 stops36h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/5

13:35-12:55

2 stops34h 20m

£1,176

LondonQueenstown

LGW - ZQN

LGWZQN

London Gatwick

Mon 5/5

21:45-14:30

2 stops29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 11/5

13:35-12:35

2 stops34h 00m

£1,186

LondonChristchurch

LHR - CHC

LHRCHC

London Heathrow

Thu 15/5

22:15-12:55

1 stop27h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 5/6

06:10-16:10

2 stops45h 00m

£1,207

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Best time to book a flight from London to South Island

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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 £1,549). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,243). 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 26 March 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 26 March 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
1,169 reviews
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Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
1,169 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
1,284 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
3,190 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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
7.9
Good
456 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

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 £577. Emirates flights start at £812 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at £830 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 Gatwick - Christchurch or London Stansted - 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 £1,549). Flying from London to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of £2,243). 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 26 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China SouthernCheapest£766Average£1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£958Average£1,348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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LufthansaCheapest£969Average£1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest£1,004Average£1,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest£1,018Average£1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapest£1,061Average£1,258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Cathay PacificCheapest£1,100Average£1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£1,121Average£1,349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest£1,145Average£1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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