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Cheap Flights from Canberra to South Island

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Queenstown
Queenstown1 stop$744
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$721
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$841
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$985
Queenstown
Queenstown1 stop$744
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$721
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$841
Nelson
Nelson2 stops$985

Book Cheap Canberra to South Island Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Canberra 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 from Canberra to South Island

Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 27 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:15 - 16:25
CBR
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CHC
7h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:20 - 12:05
CHC
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CBR
29h 45m
1 stop
$721Multiple Airlines
Sun, 26 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
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12:40 - 16:25
CBR
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CHC
25h 45m
1 stop
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06:10 - 12:05
CHC
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CBR
7h 55m
1 stop
$733Multiple Airlines
Thu, 20 Aug - Tue, 25 Aug
Virgin Australia Logo
07:15 - 16:45
CBR
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ZQN
7h 30m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 22:25
ZQN
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CBR
6h 45m
1 stop
$744Virgin Australia
Sun, 26 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Jetstar Logo
15:00 - 08:40
CBR
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CHC
15h 40m
2 stops
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 12:05
CHC
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CBR
29h 45m
1 stop
$744Jetstar
Tue, 21 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
08:10 - 16:45
CBR
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ZQN
6h 35m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 22:25
ZQN
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CBR
6h 45m
1 stop
$762Virgin Australia
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:40 - 16:25
CBR
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CHC
25h 45m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:10 - 12:05
CHC
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CBR
7h 55m
1 stop
$767Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 28 Jul
Virgin Australia Logo
07:15 - 16:45
CBR
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ZQN
7h 30m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
17:40 - 22:25
ZQN
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CBR
6h 45m
1 stop
$771Virgin Australia
Tue, 27 Oct - Fri, 30 Oct
Virgin Australia Logo
18:55 - 13:10
CBR
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ZQN
16h 15m
1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
14:00 - 18:15
ZQN
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CBR
6h 15m
1 stop
$782Virgin Australia
Sat, 25 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 16:25
CBR
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CHC
25h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 12:05
CHC
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CBR
29h 45m
1 stop
$788Jetstar
Sat, 25 Jul - Fri, 31 Jul
Jetstar Logo
12:40 - 16:25
CBR
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CHC
25h 45m
1 stop
Jetstar Logo
08:20 - 12:05
CHC
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CBR
29h 45m
1 stop
$791Jetstar
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Canberra to South Island flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Canberra to South Island to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Canberra to South Island?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $630, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Canberra to South Island?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Canberra to South Island, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Canberra to South Island is August, when tickets cost $386 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $893 and $788 respectively.

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Good to know

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight$443
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 16% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (10% more expensive on average)
Flight from Canberra to Christchurch

FAQs - booking South Island flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Canberra 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 Canberra to South Island.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Canberra to South Island?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra 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 Canberra to South Island up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Canberra to South Island

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Canberra to South Island. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. 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 Canberra 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.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 462 reviews
7.7Boarding
6.4Food
7.5Comfort
8.2Crew
6.4Entertainment
Airline reviews

Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

4.0 OkayChristopher, June 2026
CBR - MEL
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Flight cancelled due to broken seat. $8 refreshment voucher barely bought a coffee. 3 hours to next flight. Also then delayed.

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Everything you need to know for your flight to South Island

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Canberra (CBR)