How long is the flight from Malaysia to South Island?

There are many flights that can get you from Malaysia to South Island in 21h 40m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from Malaysia to South Island is about 8447 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches 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.

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).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MY to EDG?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Malaysia to South Island as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to South Island that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to South Island?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to South Island.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to South Island?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Thu 5/1112:50 -

2 stops29h 55m

Sat 14/1106:00 -

2 stops34h 50m

Deal found 4/8RM 3,139

Wed 4/1112:50 -

2 stops30h 45m

Tue 17/1106:00 -

2 stops30h 30m

Deal found 4/8RM 3,151

Thu 26/1112:50 -

2 stops30h 45m

Fri 4/1206:00 -

2 stops30h 30m

Deal found 4/8RM 3,196

Sat 14/1112:50 -

2 stops29h 55m

Mon 30/1108:05 -

2 stops32h 45m

Deal found 4/8RM 3,200

Fri 23/1008:30 -

2 stops27h 55m

Sun 1/1106:15 -

3 stops22h 25m

Deal found 6/8RM 3,327

Thu 22/1011:35 -

2 stops27h 25m

Sat 31/1011:15 -

3 stops38h 40m

Deal found 7/8RM 3,585

Tue 1/922:45 -

2 stops17h 15m

Tue 8/917:40 -

1 stop17h 30m

Deal found 4/8RM 3,744

Tue 13/1022:45 -

2 stops16h 15m

Tue 20/1017:45 -

1 stop15h 25m

Deal found 7/8RM 3,961

Thu 1/1007:20 -

3 stops31h 20m

Tue 3/1107:00 -

2 stops32h 15m

Deal found 5/8RM 4,091

Mon 14/912:30 -

2 stops24h 15m

Sun 27/908:00 -

3 stops42h 55m

Deal found 5/8RM 4,198

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Malaysia to South Island that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 7 August 2026.

Tue 13/1019:25 -

2 stops19h 35m

Tue 20/1015:25 -

2 stops35h 20m

Deal found 7/8RM 4,198

Sun 27/1208:55 -

1 stop22h 55m

Thu 7/114:20 -

1 stop31h 30m

Deal found 3/8RM 4,831

Sun 1/1110:30 -

2 stops21h 40m

Wed 4/1115:35 -

2 stops23h 45m

Deal found 4/8RM 4,970

Wed 26/822:25 -

1 stop21h 45m

Mon 31/806:00 -

2 stops29h 40m

Deal found 5/8RM 5,469

Thu 17/919:55 -

2 stops33h 10m

Thu 24/920:50 -

1 stop22h 50m

Deal found 3/8RM 4,296

Mon 14/909:15 -

1 stop24h 15m

Sun 27/908:00 -

1 stop26h 10m

Deal found 5/8RM 4,390

Thu 5/1122:30 -

1 stop20h 40m

Sat 14/1106:05 -

1 stop19h 20m

Deal found 4/8RM 5,485

Thu 19/1115:10 -

2 stops28h 00m

Sat 28/1115:45 -

2 stops27h 25m

Deal found 3/8RM 4,541

Fri 13/1115:10 -

2 stops27h 49m

Fri 20/1106:05 -

2 stops37h 05m

Deal found 6/8RM 4,549

Sat 22/817:00 -

2 stops17h 45m

Mon 31/815:45 -

1 stop18h 15m

Deal found 5/8RM 5,542

Wed 16/918:35 -

2 stops14h 55m

Sun 27/907:00 -

2 stops17h 45m

Deal found 5/8RM 6,262

Thu 5/1115:25 -

2 stops18h 05m

Sun 15/1106:00 -

2 stops21h 30m

Deal found 3/8RM 5,612

Thu 24/1221:35 -

1 stop18h 30m

Tue 5/114:05 -

2 stops15h 55m

Deal found 4/8RM 4,786

Sun 27/1222:00 -

2 stops17h 00m

Sun 10/112:10 -

3 stops38h 05m

Deal found 4/8RM 5,158

Fri 25/1219:50 -

1 stop13h 25m

Tue 5/114:05 -

2 stops15h 55m

Deal found 4/8RM 5,191

Wed 26/817:40 -

2 stops26h 30m

Mon 31/816:35 -

2 stops28h 05m

Deal found 4/8RM 5,252

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Round-trip from	RM 3,139
One-way from	RM 1,995
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	June
Average price	RM 5,432

5/11-14/11
4 total stops
64h 45m total
Malaysia to South Island

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19/9
1 total stop
22h 20m total
Malaysia to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (RM 502 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (RM 254 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 13/10

19:25-20:00

2 stops19h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 20/10

15:25-21:45

2 stops35h 20m

RM 4,198

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 17/9

19:55-09:05

2 stops33h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 24/9

20:50-15:40

1 stop22h 50m

RM 4,296

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Mon 14/9

09:15-13:30

1 stop24h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 27/9

08:00-05:10

1 stop26h 10m

RM 4,390

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 19/11

15:10-00:10

2 stops28h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 28/11

15:45-14:10

2 stops27h 25m

RM 4,541

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 13/11

15:10-23:59

2 stops27h 49m

Christchurch

Fri 20/11

06:05-14:10

2 stops37h 05m

RM 4,549

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 24/12

21:35-21:05

1 stop18h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/1

14:05-01:00

2 stops15h 55m

RM 4,786

Kuala LumpurChristchurch

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - CHC Christchurch

KULCHC

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 27/12

08:55-12:50

1 stop22h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 7/1

14:20-16:50

1 stop31h 30m

RM 4,831

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 1/11

10:30-13:10

2 stops21h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/11

15:35-10:20

2 stops23h 45m

RM 4,970

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sun 27/12

22:00-20:00

2 stops17h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 10/1

12:10-21:15

3 stops38h 05m

RM 5,158

Fastest return journey

Kuala LumpurQueenstown

KUL Kuala Lumpur Intl - ZQN Queenstown Intl

KULZQN

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 25/12

19:50-14:15

1 stop13h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/1

14:05-01:00

2 stops15h 55m

RM 5,191

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malaysia to South Island?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Island (average of RM 4,741). Flying from Malaysia to South Island in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,984). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Malaysia to South Island?

The best time to book flights from Malaysia to South Island is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Malaysia to South Island 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

1,583 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

659 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,079 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

China Southern

7.3

Good

170 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,583 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Malaysia to South Island?
There are many flights that can get you from Malaysia to South Island in 21h 40m. Fly via Singapore Airlines or Cathay Pacific to get the fastest option. The distance from Malaysia to South Island is about 8447 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malaysia to South Island?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Malaysia to South Island (average of RM 4,741). Flying from Malaysia to South Island in February is currently the most expensive (average of RM 5,984). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Malaysia to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestRM 2,150	AverageRM 5,872	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Southern	CheapestRM 3,262	AverageRM 5,179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Air New Zealand	CheapestRM 3,742	AverageRM 5,046	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestRM 4,565	AverageRM 5,376	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Malaysia to South Island?

The best time to book flights from Malaysia to South Island is 50 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Malaysia to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Malaysia to South Island?

Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to South Island that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to South Island?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to South Island?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Malaysia to South Island?

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