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RM 1,194+ Cheap flights to South Island

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— CHC
3 Apr — 10 Apr1
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 4 March 2026.

Fri 7/811:35
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/808:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3RM 2,589
Thu 30/416:55
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 11/508:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops18h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3RM 2,605
Wed 15/408:30
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops27h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 22/408:20
CHC
-
KUL
2 stops26h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3RM 2,621
Mon 24/818:25
KUL
-
CHC
2 stops18h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/908:20
CHC
-
KUL
3 stops41h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 2,908
Sun 11/1016:05
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1014:00
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 3,184
Fri 11/907:05
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops29h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 16/917:40
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops27h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 3,247
Thu 8/1016:05
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops19h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1014:00
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 3,255
Fri 9/1017:50
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 28/1014:00
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 3,290
Sun 11/1017:50
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 26/1015:05
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 3,310
Sun 11/1017:50
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 27/1014:00
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 3,322
Sun 11/1017:50
KUL
-
ZQN
2 stops17h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1014:00
ZQN
-
KUL
1 stop21h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/2RM 3,346
Mon 18/507:05
KUL
-
ZQN
3 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 24/512:10
ZQN
-
KUL
2 stops22h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3RM 3,353

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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 4 March 2026.

Return from

RM 2,589

One-way from

RM 1,194

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

RM 4,977
7/8-20/8
  • 7/8-20/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 42h 15m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch
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25/3
  • 25/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 10m total
  • Kuala Lumpur to South Island
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 9/4

07:20-16:15

3 stops28h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 24/4

09:05-21:45

2 stops16h 40m

RM 3,925

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 22/5

09:10-14:45

2 stops25h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 30/5

15:45-18:30

2 stops30h 45m

RM 4,859

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/7

17:40-00:10

2 stops26h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 14/7

06:00-01:30

2 stops23h 30m

RM 4,918

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 13/5

22:00-14:25

2 stops36h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 17/5

15:40-08:10

2 stops20h 30m

RM 4,961

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL - ZQN

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 7/5

16:35-14:25

2 stops17h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 24/5

15:40-08:10

2 stops20h 30m

RM 4,997

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 11/5

16:10-15:25

2 stops19h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

06:00-20:25

2 stops18h 25m

RM 5,135

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/8

16:10-15:25

2 stops19h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

06:00-22:20

2 stops20h 20m

RM 5,146

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 4/7

20:40-09:30

1 stop32h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 14/7

10:50-13:35

1 stop30h 45m

RM 5,170

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 24/5

17:00-14:25

2 stops17h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 7/6

06:00-22:20

2 stops20h 20m

RM 5,178

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL - CHC

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 22/8

11:00-09:30

1 stop18h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

10:50-15:50

1 stop33h 00m

RM 5,245

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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 10 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, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From RM 3,074
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From RM 3,372
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From RM 3,453
China Southern
China Southern
From RM 3,145

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 Qantas Airways.

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 4 March 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
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,468 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,190 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,002 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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
7.4
Good
140 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

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, 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 510, however they can be found for as little as RM 372.

  • 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 50 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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