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, China Southern 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 509, however they can be found for as little as RM 342.

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 5 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 1,263+ Cheap Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2025

Return from	RM 3,377
One-way from	RM 1,263
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	May
Average price	RM 4,790

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45h 40m total
Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch

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24h 55m total
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월 1/1215:25KUL - CHC

2 stops20h 55mMultiple Airlines

일 7/1209:15CHC - KUL

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 3,012

화 25/1115:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

화 2/1215:05ZQN - KUL

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10RM 3,377

화 16/1215:25KUL - CHC

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

일 4/109:15CHC - KUL

3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10RM 5,181

목 11/1208:05KUL - CHC

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

토 27/1222:30CHC - KUL

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10RM 5,277

목 11/1216:55KUL - CHC

1 stop19h 25mChina Southern

토 27/1222:30CHC - KUL

1 stop20h 10mChina Southern

Deal found 28/10RM 5,382

화 2/1211:40KUL - ZQN

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

수 17/1207:00ZQN - KUL

2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10RM 8,582

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금 27/215:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines

금 6/312:10ZQN - KUL

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10RM 3,276

일 15/311:05KUL - CHC

2 stops23h 20mAir New Zealand

수 18/305:45CHC - KUL

2 stops18h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 28/10RM 3,972

월 19/116:55KUL - CHC

1 stop19h 25mChina Southern

월 26/122:30CHC - KUL

1 stop18h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 28/10RM 4,883

일 1/315:25KUL - CHC

2 stops19h 00mQantas Airways

목 12/306:05CHC - KUL

2 stops19h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/10RM 5,059

화 25/1115:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

화 2/1215:05ZQN - KUL

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10RM 3,377

일 8/215:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

목 19/220:50ZQN - KUL

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 3,591

일 15/310:30KUL - ZQN

2 stops22h 50mAir New Zealand

수 18/307:00ZQN - KUL

2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 27/10RM 4,404

금 6/215:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

목 19/214:00ZQN - KUL

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 3,658

토 7/217:00KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

목 19/214:00ZQN - KUL

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 3,813

월 2/217:00KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 15mMultiple Airlines

금 6/207:00ZQN - KUL

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 3,930

금 17/415:35KUL - CHC

2 stops19h 00mMultiple Airlines

월 27/410:50CHC - KUL

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 4,027

토 7/210:40KUL - ZQN

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

일 22/215:05ZQN - KUL

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 4,094

금 6/215:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

금 20/207:00ZQN - KUL

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 4,321

일 8/217:00KUL - CHC

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

토 21/206:10CHC - KUL

1 stop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 4,476

일 8/215:25KUL - CHC

2 stops17h 35mMultiple Airlines

목 19/206:10CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 4,677

금 6/217:00KUL - CHC

2 stops16h 00mMultiple Airlines

금 20/206:10CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 4,681

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목 13/1114:45KUL - CHC

1 stop21h 35mChina Southern

토 13/1222:30CHC - KUL

1 stop18h 50mChina Southern

Deal found 28/10RM 6,900

목 13/1115:25KUL - CHC

2 stops18h 30mQantas Airways

토 13/1206:20CHC - KUL

2 stops21h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/10RM 7,362

목 13/1117:50KUL - CHC

1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines

토 13/1209:50CHC - KUL

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 7,790

목 13/1111:10KUL - CHC

1 stop18h 30mSingapore Airlines

금 12/1201:05CHC - KUL

1 stop20h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 9,543

화 25/1115:25KUL - ZQN

2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines

화 2/1215:05ZQN - KUL

2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10RM 3,377

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수 25/211:25KUL - CHC

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10RM 1,263

수 17/1208:55KUL - ZQN

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10RM 2,139

토 15/1116:45KUL - CHC

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/10RM 2,152

일 11/122:55KUL - CHC

2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 2,496

화 16/1208:55KUL - ZQN

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/10RM 2,521

토 6/1219:50KUL - CHC

1 stop36h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/10RM 2,576

화 23/1218:30KUL - ZQN

2 stops18h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 3,742

금 16/100:20KUL - ZQN

2 stops54h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/10RM 5,000

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Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

금 27/2

15:25-19:55

2 stops23h 30m

Queenstown Intl

금 6/3

12:10-01:00

2 stops17h 50m

RM 3,276

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

화 25/11

15:25-14:15

2 stops17h 50m

Queenstown Intl

화 2/12

15:05-20:50

2 stops34h 45m

RM 3,377

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

일 8/2

15:25-13:10

2 stops16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

목 19/2

20:50-16:25

1 stop24h 35m

RM 3,591

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

금 6/2

15:25-13:10

2 stops16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

목 19/2

14:00-06:15

1 stop21h 15m

RM 3,658

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

토 7/2

17:00-14:15

2 stops16h 15m

Queenstown Intl

목 19/2

14:00-06:15

1 stop21h 15m

RM 3,813

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

월 2/2

17:00-14:15

2 stops16h 15m

Queenstown Intl

금 6/2

07:00-16:25

1 stop14h 25m

RM 3,930

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

일 15/3

11:05-15:25

2 stops23h 20m

Christchurch

수 18/3

05:45-19:40

2 stops18h 55m

RM 3,972

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

금 17/4

15:35-14:35

2 stops19h 00m

Christchurch

월 27/4

10:50-09:30

1 stop26h 40m

RM 4,027

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

토 7/2

10:40-13:10

2 stops21h 30m

Queenstown Intl

일 22/2

15:05-03:30

1 stop17h 25m

RM 4,094

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

금 6/2

15:25-13:10

2 stops16h 45m

Queenstown Intl

금 20/2

07:00-16:25

1 stop14h 25m

RM 4,321

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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 27 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island?

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Island should consider flying on Saturday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Kuala Lumpur to South Island are Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand 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

1,389 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,389 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,389 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

520 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,389 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,044 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,389 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

926 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,389 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

China Southern

7.5

Good

119 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,389 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

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, China Southern 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 509, however they can be found for as little as RM 342.
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 5 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

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.

FAQs about flying to South Island

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