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, Qantas Airways 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, Kuala Lumpur offers the quickest one-way flight (16 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).

RM 1,270+ Cheap Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2026

Return from	RM 2,557
One-way from	RM 1,270
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	RM 5,881

14/5-30/5
4 total stops
58h 55m total
Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch

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17/3
2 total stops
24h 55m total
Kuala Lumpur to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (RM 724 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 118 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Thu 14/508:40KUL - CHC

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/508:20CHC - KUL

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 2,557

Wed 26/811:45KUL - CHC

2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 3/906:00CHC - KUL

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 2,581

Sun 1/313:20KUL - CHC

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/309:15CHC - KUL

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 2,593

Sun 24/510:30KUL - CHC

2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/508:20CHC - KUL

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 2,691

Wed 27/511:10KUL - CHC

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/608:20CHC - KUL

2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 2,699

Mon 11/513:35KUL - ZQN

2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 23/517:45ZQN - KUL

2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 2,967

Fri 21/807:05KUL - ZQN

3 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 24/815:40ZQN - KUL

3 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1RM 3,649

Thu 16/715:35KUL - ZQN

2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/709:00ZQN - KUL

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1RM 3,754

Sat 21/217:00KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/220:50ZQN - KUL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 3,896

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Sun 1/321:45KUL - CHC

3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 18/309:15CHC - KUL

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 2,671

Mon 23/314:20KUL - CHC

2 stops20h 05mQantas Airways

Tue 31/307:05CHC - KUL

2 stops18h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/1RM 5,313

Sun 22/215:25KUL - CHC

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/306:45CHC - KUL

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 3,340

Fri 6/218:15KUL - CHC

3 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/208:10CHC - KUL

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 3,539

Fri 20/215:55KUL - ZQN

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/220:50ZQN - KUL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 3,961

Thu 12/217:00KUL - CHC

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/218:20CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 4,038

Sat 21/211:40KUL - ZQN

2 stops20h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 28/207:00ZQN - KUL

2 stops20h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1RM 5,439

Sat 21/221:35KUL - ZQN

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/220:50ZQN - KUL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 4,440

Thu 22/122:00KUL - ZQN

3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/116:45ZQN - KUL

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 5,004

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Fri 9/118:15KUL - CHC

3 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/108:20CHC - KUL

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 4,363

Thu 22/122:00KUL - ZQN

3 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/116:45ZQN - KUL

3 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 5,004

Fri 6/218:15KUL - CHC

3 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sat 21/208:10CHC - KUL

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 3,539

Thu 12/217:00KUL - CHC

2 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/208:10CHC - KUL

3 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 3,141

Fri 20/215:55KUL - ZQN

2 stops22h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 27/220:50ZQN - KUL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 3,961

Sat 21/217:00KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/220:50ZQN - KUL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 3,896

Sat 21/211:40KUL - ZQN

2 stops20h 05mQantas Airways

Sat 28/207:00ZQN - KUL

2 stops20h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1RM 5,439

Sun 22/215:25KUL - CHC

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/306:45CHC - KUL

3 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 3,340

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Tue 17/311:25KUL - CHC

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 1,270

Thu 19/322:00KUL - CHC

3 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 1,323

Thu 26/217:00KUL - CHC

2 stops19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 1,404

Wed 18/314:00KUL - CHC

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 1,477

Tue 20/117:55KUL - ZQN

2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/1RM 1,721

Fri 16/119:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops18h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1RM 5,000

Sat 17/115:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1RM 6,064

Sat 17/120:30KUL - ZQN

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 9,891

Fri 16/120:35KUL - ZQN

1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1RM 11,677

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Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/3

21:45-17:20

3 stops38h 35m

Christchurch

Wed 18/3

09:15-01:00

2 stops20h 45m

RM 2,671

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 22/2

15:25-00:05

2 stops27h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 1/3

06:45-10:10

3 stops32h 25m

RM 3,340

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/2

18:15-00:25

3 stops25h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 21/2

08:10-10:10

3 stops31h 00m

RM 3,539

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/2

15:55-19:00

2 stops22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/2

20:50-16:25

1 stop24h 35m

RM 3,961

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/2

17:00-00:25

2 stops26h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 24/2

18:20-03:30

1 stop14h 10m

RM 4,038

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/2

21:35-21:05

1 stop18h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/2

20:50-16:25

1 stop24h 35m

RM 4,440

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 22/1

22:00-12:45

3 stops33h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 25/1

16:45-23:20

3 stops35h 35m

RM 5,004

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

14:20-15:25

2 stops20h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

07:05-20:25

2 stops18h 20m

RM 5,313

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/2

11:40-12:45

2 stops20h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/2

07:00-22:30

2 stops20h 30m

RM 5,439

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/3

22:00-17:20

3 stops38h 20m

RM 1,323

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Kuala Lumpur to South Island takes 17 hours 22 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Malaysia 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 Kuala Lumpur to South Island are Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Island are China Southern, Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific.

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

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, andCathay Pacific to New Zealand have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

567 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,126 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

968 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

China Southern

7.5

Good

126 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,429 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

FAQs about flying to South Island

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, Qantas Airways 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, Kuala Lumpur offers the quickest one-way flight (16 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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Temperature in South Island by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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FAQs about flying to South Island

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