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.

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 (15 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).

RM 1,356+ Cheap Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2025

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mar 30/1221:45KUL - CHC

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

mer 14/116:10CHC - KUL

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,573

lun 29/1217:55KUL - CHC

3 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines

sab 10/116:10CHC - KUL

3 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 4,484

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mar 10/210:40KUL - ZQN

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

mar 17/215:05ZQN - KUL

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12RM 3,412

lun 4/510:35KUL - ZQN

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

dom 10/512:10ZQN - KUL

3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12RM 3,505

gio 19/215:25KUL - CHC

2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines

mer 25/206:15CHC - KUL

3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,549

mar 10/210:40KUL - CHC

3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

mar 17/218:20CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12RM 3,630

dom 25/113:20KUL - CHC

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

dom 1/214:00CHC - KUL

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,703

ven 30/113:20KUL - CHC

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

lun 2/218:20CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,893

ven 30/113:20KUL - ZQN

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

lun 2/218:20ZQN - KUL

3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 4,031

gio 7/517:40KUL - ZQN

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

dom 24/507:00ZQN - KUL

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 4,318

lun 4/509:10KUL - ZQN

2 stops25h 10mMultiple Airlines

gio 14/515:15ZQN - KUL

2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 4,468

lun 2/217:50KUL - CHC

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

mer 11/218:20CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 4,516

ven 22/513:10KUL - CHC

2 stops21h 35mMultiple Airlines

sab 30/515:45CHC - KUL

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 5,063

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mar 30/1221:45KUL - CHC

3 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines

mer 14/116:10CHC - KUL

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,573

dom 18/117:50KUL - CHC

1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines

dom 25/117:20CHC - KUL

3 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,642

dom 25/112:35KUL - CHC

1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines

dom 1/206:00CHC - KUL

2 stops20h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,675

ven 30/113:20KUL - CHC

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

mer 18/218:20CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12RM 3,719

ven 30/113:20KUL - CHC

2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines

lun 2/218:20CHC - KUL

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 3,893

ven 30/113:20KUL - ZQN

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

lun 2/218:20ZQN - KUL

3 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 4,031

One-way flights to South Island
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lun 15/615:35KUL - CHC

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 1,356

lun 26/117:00KUL - CHC

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12RM 1,732

mer 28/117:00KUL - CHC

2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12RM 1,789

mar 27/117:55KUL - CHC

3 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12RM 1,874

gio 16/415:35KUL - CHC

2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 1,987

ven 16/117:20KUL - ZQN

2 stops20h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/12RM 4,994

sab 17/111:40KUL - ZQN

2 stops22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/12RM 6,058

sab 17/120:30KUL - ZQN

1 stop14h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 9,879

ven 16/109:15KUL - ZQN

3 stops30h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 26/12RM 13,428

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Average price	RM 4,601

19/2-25/2
5 total stops
51h 00m total
Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch

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20h 45m total
Kuala Lumpur to South Island

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Return

Price

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar 10/2

10:40-13:10

2 stops21h 30m

Queenstown Intl

mar 17/2

15:05-03:30

1 stop17h 25m

RM 3,412

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun 4/5

10:35-14:20

2 stops23h 45m

Queenstown Intl

dom 10/5

12:10-22:15

3 stops38h 05m

RM 3,505

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

gio 19/2

15:25-14:30

2 stops18h 05m

Christchurch

mer 25/2

06:15-10:10

3 stops32h 55m

RM 3,549

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

mar 10/2

10:40-23:05

3 stops31h 25m

Christchurch

mar 17/2

18:20-03:30

1 stop14h 10m

RM 3,630

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

dom 25/1

13:20-17:20

2 stops23h 00m

Christchurch

dom 1/2

14:00-15:50

2 stops30h 50m

RM 3,703

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ven 30/1

13:20-00:05

2 stops29h 45m

Christchurch

lun 2/2

18:20-03:30

1 stop14h 10m

RM 3,893

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

ven 30/1

13:20-19:00

2 stops24h 40m

Queenstown Intl

lun 2/2

18:20-20:55

3 stops31h 35m

RM 4,031

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

gio 7/5

17:40-21:15

2 stops23h 35m

Queenstown Intl

dom 24/5

07:00-12:05

2 stops33h 05m

RM 4,318

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun 4/5

09:10-14:20

2 stops25h 10m

Queenstown Intl

gio 14/5

15:15-20:10

2 stops32h 55m

RM 4,468

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

lun 2/2

17:50-17:20

1 stop18h 30m

Christchurch

mer 11/2

18:20-03:30

1 stop14h 10m

RM 4,516

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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 42 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 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

1,421 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

1,421 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,421 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

561 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,421 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

1,106 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,421 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

957 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,421 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.

China Southern

7.5

Good

123 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,421 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.

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.
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 (15 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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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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FAQs about flying to South Island

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