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RM 1,341+ Cheap flights to South Island

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— CHC
15 Feb — 22 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Island in 2026

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 16 January 2026.

Return from

RM 2,840

One-way from

RM 1,341

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 5,869
28/5-15/6
  • 28/5-15/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch
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14/3
  • 14/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 50m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (RM 717 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (RM 117 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Mon 2/317:00
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 9/306:05
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 2,588
Tue 11/808:40
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/808:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 2,661
Tue 28/409:35
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 8/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 2,673
Mon 10/808:40
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 24/808:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 2,726
Sat 23/517:15
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops19h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/608:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 2,811
Sun 24/508:15
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/608:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1RM 2,840
Thu 28/508:40
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops27h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/608:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 2,876
Fri 1/507:05
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops26h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/514:25
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops19h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 3,261
Sun 1/315:55
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/307:00
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/1RM 3,427
Sat 28/314:55
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops24h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/412:10
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1RM 3,451
Sat 2/522:30
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 9/514:25
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops31h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1RM 3,471
Sat 28/306:40
KUL
-
ZQN
3 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/417:45
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/1RM 3,496

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Kuala Lumpur

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 2/3

07:15-15:10

3 stops26h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

06:05-22:45

3 stops45h 40m

RM 2,682

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 28/2

15:25-15:10

2 stops18h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

08:10-10:10

3 stops31h 00m

RM 3,050

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

07:05-13:30

2 stops26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 4/5

14:25-06:20

2 stops19h 55m

RM 3,261

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 28/3

07:55-20:00

2 stops31h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/4

17:45-10:35

2 stops21h 50m

RM 3,427

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/3

14:30-21:05

3 stops25h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 10/3

07:00-10:10

2 stops32h 10m

RM 3,447

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 28/3

14:55-20:00

2 stops24h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/4

12:10-12:35

2 stops28h 25m

RM 3,451

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/2

16:45-15:10

2 stops17h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 11/2

09:15-06:15

1 stop26h 00m

RM 3,451

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 15/4

08:40-16:20

2 stops27h 40m

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

17:45-18:15

2 stops28h 30m

RM 3,463

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/5

22:30-21:15

2 stops18h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 9/5

14:25-18:15

2 stops31h 50m

RM 3,471

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 4/3

22:00-21:05

2 stops18h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

15:35-03:30

1 stop16h 55m

RM 3,642

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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 25 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 3,572
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From RM 3,097
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From RM 3,569
China Southern
China Southern
From RM 3,188

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

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 16 January 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
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

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
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

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
572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

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
1,132 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

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
971 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

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
133 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

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, Qantas Airways 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 542, however they can be found for as little as RM 354.

  • 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 45 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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