Which airlines fly to South Island?

Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from Adelaide according to our data. Virgin Australia is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Adelaide to South Island?

Air New Zealand, Emirates, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Adelaide to South Island

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island?

Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island?

There are 5 operators available for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to South Island?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Adelaide Airport to South Island.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Island can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Island. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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07:15 - 16:20

ADL

CHC

6h 35m

1 stop

05:45 - 10:55

CHC

ADL

7h 40m

1 stop

$611Multiple Airlines

Tue, 19 May - Mon, 25 May

10:10 - 00:10

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CHC

11h 30m

1 stop

06:20 - 19:00

CHC

ADL

15h 10m

1 stop

$631Qantas Airways

Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

10:10 - 00:10

ADL

CHC

11h 30m

1 stop

06:20 - 11:15

CHC

ADL

7h 25m

1 stop

$634Qantas Airways

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 2 Jun

14:25 - 00:10

ADL

CHC

7h 15m

1 stop

06:05 - 11:15

CHC

ADL

7h 40m

1 stop

$635Qantas Airways

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10:10 - 00:10

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CHC

11h 30m

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06:20 - 13:00

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ADL

9h 10m

1 stop

$644Qantas Airways

Fri, 27 Feb - Sun, 8 Mar

12:05 - 07:25

ADL

CHC

16h 50m

1 stop

20:10 - 10:55

CHC

ADL

17h 15m

1 stop

$651Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Jun - Sat, 20 Jun

10:35 - 00:25

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CHC

11h 20m

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06:20 - 15:45

CHC

ADL

11h 55m

1 stop

$652Qantas Airways

Sat, 28 Mar - Sat, 4 Apr

12:05 - 22:10

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CHC

7h 35m

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21:05 - 10:55

CHC

ADL

16h 20m

1 stop

$656Air New Zealand

Thu, 23 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr

08:40 - 16:45

ADL

ZQN

5h 35m

1 stop

17:40 - 08:05

ZQN

ADL

16h 55m

1 stop

$711Virgin Australia

Tue, 31 Mar - Tue, 7 Apr

08:40 - 16:45

ADL

ZQN

5h 35m

1 stop

14:25 - 19:25

ZQN

ADL

7h 30m

1 stop

$715Virgin Australia

Wed, 15 Jul - Thu, 23 Jul

Emirates flights from Adelaide to South Island

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Emirates

5 May

ADL14:20Adelaide

7h 20m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

2 June

CHC06:20Christchurch

13h 55m

1 stop

ADL17:45Adelaide

$759

Emirates

2 Mar

ADL14:25Adelaide

7h 15m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

17 Mar

CHC06:05Christchurch

14h 10m

1 stop

ADL17:45Adelaide

$777

Emirates

2 Mar

ADL06:05Adelaide

15h 35m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

17 Mar

CHC06:05Christchurch

7h 40m

1 stop

ADL11:15Adelaide

$780

Qantas Airways flights from Adelaide to South Island

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Qantas Airways

23 Apr

ADL10:10Adelaide

11h 30m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

28 Apr

CHC06:20Christchurch

15h 10m

1 stop

ADL19:00Adelaide

$631

Qantas Airways

5 May

ADL10:10Adelaide

11h 30m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

2 June

CHC06:20Christchurch

7h 25m

1 stop

ADL11:15Adelaide

$634

Qantas Airways

12 Mar

ADL14:25Adelaide

7h 15m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

17 Mar

CHC06:05Christchurch

7h 40m

1 stop

ADL11:15Adelaide

$635

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07:15-16:20

1 stop6h 35m

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1 stop7h 40m

$611

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1 stop11h 30m

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06:20-19:00

1 stop15h 10m

$631

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ADLCHC

Adelaide

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10:10-00:10

1 stop11h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 2/6

06:20-11:15

1 stop7h 25m

$634

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 12/3

14:25-00:10

1 stop7h 15m

Christchurch

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06:05-11:15

1 stop7h 40m

$635

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ADL - CHC

ADLCHC

Adelaide

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10:10-00:10

1 stop11h 30m

Christchurch

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1 stop9h 10m

$644

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ADLCHC

Adelaide

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12:05-07:25

1 stop16h 50m

Christchurch

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20:10-10:55

1 stop17h 15m

$651

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ADLCHC

Adelaide

Sat 28/3

10:35-00:25

1 stop11h 20m

Christchurch

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06:20-15:45

1 stop11h 55m

$652

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ADLCHC

Adelaide

Thu 23/4

12:05-22:10

1 stop7h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

21:05-10:55

1 stop16h 20m

$656

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ADL - ZQN

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Tue 31/3

08:40-16:45

1 stop5h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/4

17:40-08:05

1 stop16h 55m

$711

AdelaideQueenstown

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ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 15/7

08:40-16:45

1 stop5h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 23/7

14:25-19:25

1 stop7h 30m

$715

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Adelaide to South Island

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

The cheapest month to fly to South Island from Adelaide is in August. Flight prices, which tend to average around $666, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to South Island, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $700.

What is the cheapest Adelaide to South Island flight route?

Fly from Adelaide to Christchurch for the best Adelaide - South Island flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Island?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Island from Adelaide when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Island for around $752 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Island from Adelaide for as low as $604 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Adelaide to South Island flights?

There is only 1 cabin class available to choose from on Adelaide to South Island flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Adelaide to South Island flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Adelaide to South Island.

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Fastest flight time	1h 10m
Direct flights	Wed, Sat and Sun
Airports in South Island	12 airports

The fastest flight from Adelaide to South Island takes 1h 10m

Direct flights go from Adelaide to South Island on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There are 12 airports in South Island. From Adelaide there are direct flights to Queenstown Intl (ZQN), Christchurch (CHC).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island?
Prices for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island?
There are 5 operators available for flights from Adelaide Airport to South Island as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Adelaide Airport to South Island?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Adelaide Airport to South Island.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Island can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Island. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.
What is the most popular plane model from Adelaide to South Island?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Adelaide to South Island is Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (28.10% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A320-100/200 (24.54%), Airbus A321neo (17.44%), and Airbus A321-100/200 (9.58%).

Best airlines flying from Adelaide to South Island

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Jetstar	PriceFrom $280	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 519 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $464	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 438 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $557	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 582 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $584	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 989 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $675	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,516 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Adelaide to South Island flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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