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RM 1,433+ Cheap flights to South Island

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— CHC
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Island in 2026

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Cheapest flights to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Mon 17/822:00
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 30/808:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2RM 2,573
Mon 27/411:35
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2RM 2,636
Sat 16/522:00
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2RM 2,680
Thu 30/418:25
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 16/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2RM 2,743
Fri 6/318:00
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops18h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/308:10
CHC
-
KUL
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2RM 2,838
Fri 3/417:55
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 25/417:45
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop27h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2RM 3,394
Sat 21/307:55
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/315:30
ZQN
-
KUL
3 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2RM 3,757
Thu 7/518:40
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops15h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 24/515:40
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops25h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2RM 4,961

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Find the latest flights to South Island in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 407,431 searches and data was last updated on 7 February 2026.

Return from

RM 2,636

One-way from

RM 1,433

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January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 5,273
27/4-11/5
  • 27/4-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (RM 694 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 113 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 27/4

11:35-16:20

2 stops24h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

08:20-22:25

2 stops18h 05m

RM 2,636

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 16/5

22:00-16:20

3 stops38h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

08:20-18:50

3 stops38h 30m

RM 2,802

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/2

18:00-00:10

2 stops25h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

09:15-23:40

2 stops19h 25m

RM 3,059

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 6/3

18:00-17:20

2 stops18h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

16:35-10:10

2 stops22h 35m

RM 3,098

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 7/3

09:10-17:20

3 stops27h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 14/3

09:15-07:45

3 stops27h 30m

RM 3,157

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 31/5

08:15-16:20

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 16/6

08:20-10:05

2 stops29h 45m

RM 3,276

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 23/3

07:55-17:20

2 stops28h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 30/3

07:05-13:40

3 stops35h 35m

RM 3,292

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 3/4

17:55-21:00

2 stops46h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 25/4

17:45-16:55

1 stop27h 10m

RM 3,394

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/3

06:40-20:00

3 stops32h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 28/3

15:30-00:25

3 stops37h 55m

RM 3,943

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/5

22:00-14:25

2 stops36h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/5

15:40-09:35

2 stops21h 55m

RM 4,961

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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 18 hours 5 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.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From RM 3,480
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From RM 3,361
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From RM 3,078
China Southern
China Southern
From RM 3,107

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

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

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 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

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 7 February 2026.
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
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
580 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,159 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
988 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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
7.3
Good
137 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,451 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

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, Singapore Airlines 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 (17 hours 50 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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