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RM 1,482+ Cheap flights to South Island

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16 Sep — 23 Sep1
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 17 August 2026.

Thu 5/1113:15 -
2 stops29h 55m
Sat 14/1106:00 -
2 stops31h 25m
Deal found 15/8RM 3,169
Fri 13/1110:10 -
2 stops33h 25m
Fri 20/1106:10 -
2 stops21h 50m
Deal found 13/8RM 3,312
Thu 26/1110:10 -
2 stops33h 25m
Fri 4/1208:05 -
2 stops32h 45m
Deal found 13/8RM 3,377
Mon 14/917:50 -
2 stops26h 05m
Tue 22/906:10 -
2 stops29h 15m
Deal found 16/8RM 3,487
Mon 14/911:30 -
2 stops25h 15m
Mon 21/907:00 -
2 stops29h 05m
Deal found 14/8RM 4,712
Thu 24/1219:50 -
1 stop15h 10m
Thu 31/1215:05 -
1 stop29h 40m
Deal found 14/8RM 4,912
Tue 1/907:10 -
2 stops32h 50m
Thu 1/1016:05 -
3 stops34h 40m
Deal found 17/8RM 4,941
Mon 28/922:45 -
3 stops34h 35m
Mon 5/1020:25 -
3 stops30h 20m
Deal found 13/8RM 5,402
Tue 27/1015:25 -
2 stops24h 40m
Thu 29/1007:00 -
2 stops18h 45m
Deal found 16/8RM 5,553

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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 17 August 2026.

Return from

RM 3,169

One-way from

RM 1,482

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

June

Average price

RM 5,427
5/11-14/11
  • 5/11-14/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 05m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (RM 136 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 58 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 14/9

11:30-16:45

2 stops25h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 21/9

07:00-08:05

2 stops29h 05m

RM 4,712

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 20/11

13:20-00:35

2 stops30h 15m

Christchurch

Sat 28/11

16:00-02:05

2 stops39h 05m

RM 4,765

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/11

17:20-15:25

2 stops17h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 14/11

06:05-20:25

1 stop19h 20m

RM 5,549

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 28/10

22:35-00:10

1 stop20h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 1/11

06:00-22:30

2 stops21h 30m

RM 5,549

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 27/10

15:25-21:05

2 stops24h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/10

07:00-20:45

2 stops18h 45m

RM 5,553

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 5/11

15:25-14:30

2 stops18h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 15/11

06:00-22:30

2 stops21h 30m

RM 5,607

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 29/8

17:00-15:25

2 stops18h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 5/9

06:00-22:20

2 stops20h 20m

RM 5,688

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 26/12

09:10-20:00

2 stops29h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/1

10:45-14:10

2 stops32h 25m

RM 6,076
Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 16/9

18:35-13:30

2 stops14h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 27/9

07:00-19:45

2 stops17h 45m

RM 6,627
Cheapest one-way

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 1/12

14:35-17:40

2 stops22h 05m

RM 1,482

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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 14 hours 57 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 Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand and China Southern.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From RM 2,148
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From RM 3,737
China Southern
China Southern
From RM 3,259
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From RM 4,560

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 Air New Zealand.

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Island?

The best time to book flights to South Island is 49 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 17 August 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
662 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,083 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.
China Southern
7.4
Good
175 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Eric,Feb 2024

PEN - SIN

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

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.

  • How much is a return flight to South Island?

    A return flight to South Island will typically cost around RM 528, however they can be found for as little as RM 383.

  • 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 (14 hours 55 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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