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, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Hong Kong Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 15 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).

HK$2,860+ Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2025

Return from	HK$5,471
One-way from	HK$2,860
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	HK$8,991

Qantas Airways
7-3-14-3
2 total stops
40h 00m total
Hong Kong to Christchurch

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7-4
2 total stops
32h 40m total
Hong Kong to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price (HK$19,923 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease (HK$2,814 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fri 7-319:25HKG - CHC

1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 14-306:05CHC - HKG

1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$5,471

Tue 1-407:15HKG - CHC

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30-406:15CHC - HKG

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$6,046

Tue 8-419:20HKG - ZQN

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30-416:50ZQN - HKG

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20-2HK$6,069

Sun 23-221:05HKG - CHC

Nonstop11h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 8-314:50CHC - HKG

Nonstop11h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21-2HK$6,123

Mon 14-419:15HKG - CHC

1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand

Wed 30-418:00CHC - HKG

2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21-2HK$6,310

Mon 19-519:30HKG - ZQN

1 stop15h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 2-607:00ZQN - HKG

1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$6,489

Sun 23-217:35HKG - CHC

2 stops50h 05mEVA Air

Sat 8-306:10CHC - HKG

2 stops32h 55mEVA Air

Deal found 21-2HK$11,174

Wed 19-310:30HKG - CHC

2 stops30h 40mAir China

Tue 25-315:10CHC - HKG

2 stops26h 55mAir China

Deal found 21-2HK$13,809

Fri 21-314:10HKG - CHC

2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 26-321:00CHC - HKG

2 stops19h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$14,702

Tue 11-301:25HKG - CHC

2 stops30h 55mFiji Airways

Sat 29-316:30CHC - HKG

2 stops51h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$18,129

Thu 6-300:40HKG - CHC

2 stops52h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 14-313:15CHC - HKG

2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$114,758

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Fri 7-319:25HKG - CHC

1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 14-306:05CHC - HKG

1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$5,471

Tue 1-407:15HKG - CHC

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30-406:15CHC - HKG

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$6,046

Mon 14-419:15HKG - CHC

1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand

Wed 30-418:00CHC - HKG

2 stops27h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21-2HK$6,310

Wed 19-321:05HKG - CHC

Nonstop11h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 27-314:50CHC - HKG

Nonstop11h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21-2HK$8,641

Tue 8-419:20HKG - ZQN

2 stops20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30-416:50ZQN - HKG

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20-2HK$6,069

Mon 19-519:30HKG - ZQN

1 stop15h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 2-607:00ZQN - HKG

1 stop14h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$6,489

Wed 19-310:30HKG - CHC

2 stops30h 40mAir China

Tue 25-315:10CHC - HKG

2 stops26h 55mAir China

Deal found 21-2HK$13,809

Fri 21-314:10HKG - CHC

2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 26-321:00CHC - HKG

2 stops19h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$14,702

Tue 11-301:25HKG - CHC

2 stops30h 55mFiji Airways

Sat 29-316:30CHC - HKG

2 stops51h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$18,129

Thu 6-300:40HKG - CHC

2 stops52h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 14-313:15CHC - HKG

2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$114,758

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Sun 23-221:05HKG - CHC

Nonstop11h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 8-314:50CHC - HKG

Nonstop11h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21-2HK$6,123

Sun 23-217:35HKG - CHC

2 stops50h 05mEVA Air

Sat 8-306:10CHC - HKG

2 stops32h 55mEVA Air

Deal found 21-2HK$11,174

Sat 1-319:25HKG - CHC

1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 4-306:00CHC - HKG

1 stop16h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$6,714

Sat 1-307:35HKG - CHC

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4-318:50CHC - HKG

3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$6,830

Thu 6-300:40HKG - CHC

2 stops52h 55mUnited Airlines

Fri 14-313:15CHC - HKG

2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$114,758

Fri 7-319:25HKG - CHC

1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways

Fri 14-306:05CHC - HKG

1 stop16h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$5,471

Tue 11-301:25HKG - CHC

2 stops30h 55mFiji Airways

Sat 29-316:30CHC - HKG

2 stops51h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$18,129

Wed 19-321:05HKG - CHC

Nonstop11h 15mAir New Zealand

Wed 26-320:10CHC - HKG

1 stop25h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21-2HK$7,848

Wed 19-310:30HKG - CHC

2 stops30h 40mAir China

Tue 25-315:10CHC - HKG

2 stops26h 55mAir China

Deal found 21-2HK$13,809

Fri 21-314:10HKG - CHC

2 stops23h 20mSingapore Airlines

Wed 26-321:00CHC - HKG

2 stops19h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$14,702

Sat 22-319:25HKG - ZQN

1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 29-307:00ZQN - HKG

1 stop15h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 20-2HK$6,939

Sat 22-306:50HKG - ZQN

3 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 29-312:20ZQN - HKG

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20-2HK$7,064

One-way flights to South Island
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Mon 7-407:00HKG - ZQN

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20-2HK$2,860

Wed 12-322:35HKG - CHC

2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$2,867

Tue 1-420:35HKG - NSN

3 stops42h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20-2HK$3,318

Mon 10-319:25HKG - CHC

1 stop23h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 21-2HK$4,701

Thu 3-419:30HKG - ZQN

1 stop20h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20-2HK$5,136

Tue 1-419:30HKG - NSN

2 stops40h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 20-2HK$5,261

Wed 12-321:05HKG - CHC

Nonstop11h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21-2HK$6,015

Tue 11-317:50HKG - CHC

1 stop23h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21-2HK$6,108

Thu 3-419:15HKG - NSN

1 stop14h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20-2HK$6,784

Sun 9-300:40HKG - CHC

2 stops54h 45mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 21-2HK$13,070

Wed 5-321:05HKG - ZQN

1 stop31h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 20-2HK$27,462

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 7-3

19:25-23:55

1 stop23h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 14-3

06:05-17:35

1 stop16h 30m

HK$5,471

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 1-4

07:15-19:55

3 stops31h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 30-4

06:15-09:05

2 stops30h 50m

HK$6,046

Hong KongQueenstown

HKG - ZQN

HKGZQN

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 8-4

19:20-19:40

2 stops20h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 30-4

16:50-15:45

2 stops26h 55m

HK$6,069

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 14-4

19:15-19:55

1 stop20h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 30-4

18:00-17:45

2 stops27h 45m

HK$6,310

Hong KongQueenstown

HKG - ZQN

HKGZQN

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 19-5

19:30-14:30

1 stop15h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2-6

07:00-17:55

1 stop14h 55m

HK$6,489

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 19-3

21:05-13:20

Nonstop11h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 27-3

14:50-21:30

Nonstop11h 40m

HK$8,641

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Wed 19-3

10:30-22:10

2 stops30h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 25-3

15:10-13:05

2 stops26h 55m

HK$13,809

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Fri 21-3

14:10-18:30

2 stops23h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 26-3

21:00-11:20

2 stops19h 20m

HK$14,702

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Tue 11-3

01:25-13:20

2 stops30h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 29-3

16:30-14:50

2 stops51h 20m

HK$18,129

Hong KongChristchurch

HKG - CHC

HKGCHC

Hong Kong Intl

Thu 6-3

00:40-10:35

2 stops52h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 14-3

13:15-05:55

2 stops45h 40m

HK$114,758

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Travel insights for flights to South Island

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How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Hong Kong to South Island takes 16 hours 45 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Hong Kong will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Hong Kong to South Island are Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific.

Qantas Airways

From HK$748

Air New Zealand

From HK$691

Cathay Pacific

From HK$1,172

Singapore Airlines

From HK$938

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to South Island are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

445 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

445 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

445 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

445 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

184 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

445 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Air New Zealand

7.9

Good

460 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

445 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

821 reviews

Asiana Airlines

8.3

Very Good

445 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Sofia,Feb 2025

MNL - ICN

I paid for seat selections but was not able to select my seats by going on the Asiana website. The whole process was cumbersome and gave up on it.

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, Air New Zealand is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.
Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Hong Kong Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (11 hours 15 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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