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RM 1,364+ Cheap flights to South Island

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— CHC
27 Feb — 6 Mar1
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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 28 January 2026.

Tue 5/518:25
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 30/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops19h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1RM 2,549
Sat 2/509:35
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 20/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1RM 2,569
Sun 31/508:15
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 15/608:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1RM 2,826
Thu 28/512:25
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 14/608:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1RM 2,858
Wed 11/322:45
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/309:15
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops20h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/1RM 2,897
Sun 3/519:35
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops20h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 24/1RM 2,949
Mon 20/422:45
KUL
-
CHC
3 stops37h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/408:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1RM 2,972
Fri 13/322:45
KUL
-
ZQN
3 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 17/320:50
ZQN
-
KUL
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1RM 3,277
Thu 12/312:35
KUL
-
ZQN
1 stop19h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 19/320:50
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop24h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/1RM 3,613
Thu 7/518:40
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops15h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 24/515:40
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops20h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1RM 4,929

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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 28 January 2026.

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RM 2,549

One-way from

RM 1,364

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January

Cheapest in

May

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RM 5,727
5/5-30/5
  • 5/5-30/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 37h 40m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch
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2/3
  • 2/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Island
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 2/5

09:35-16:20

2 stops26h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

08:20-11:35

2 stops31h 15m

RM 2,569

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/5

12:25-16:20

2 stops23h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 14/6

08:20-10:05

2 stops29h 45m

RM 2,858

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 31/5

19:35-16:20

3 stops40h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

08:20-00:05

2 stops19h 45m

RM 2,988

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/3

11:10-17:20

2 stops25h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

08:10-10:10

3 stops31h 00m

RM 3,115

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

07:05-16:20

2 stops29h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

08:20-21:45

2 stops17h 25m

RM 3,277

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/3

22:45-20:00

3 stops40h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 17/3

20:50-18:25

2 stops26h 35m

RM 3,391

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 12/3

12:35-13:10

1 stop19h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/3

20:50-16:25

1 stop24h 35m

RM 3,613

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/5

12:20-23:35

2 stops31h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

06:00-11:20

2 stops33h 20m

RM 3,953

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 28/5

10:25-09:30

1 stop19h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 15/6

10:50-17:40

1 stop34h 50m

RM 4,909

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

22:00-14:25

2 stops36h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

15:40-09:35

2 stops21h 55m

RM 4,929

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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 12 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.

Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From RM 3,485
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From RM 3,023
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From RM 4,102
China Southern
China Southern
From RM 3,110

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 28 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
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,439 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
577 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,145 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
978 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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
136 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,439 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

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, Qantas Airways 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 (12 hours 40 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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