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

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

Which airlines fly to South Island?

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways 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 34% 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.

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 August 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.

$393 Cheap Flights from Adelaide to South Island in 2026

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12:00 - 00:10ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

9h 40m1 stop Melbourne

06:20 - 11:15CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

7h 25m1 stop Melbourne

$716Multiple Airlines

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

12:00 - 00:10ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

9h 40m1 stop Melbourne

06:20 - 11:15CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

7h 25m1 stop Melbourne

$718Qantas Airways

Tue, 8 Sep - Tue, 15 Sep

12:05 - 22:40ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

8h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

15:25 - 17:35CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

4h 40mdirect

$725Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

14:20 - 00:10ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

7h 20m1 stop Melbourne

06:20 - 11:15CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

7h 25m1 stop Melbourne

$725Multiple Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep

12:05 - 22:40ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

8h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

15:25 - 17:35CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

4h 40mdirect

$726Air New Zealand

Mon, 1 Feb - Tue, 9 Feb

19:45 - 00:10ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

25h 55m1 stop Melbourne

06:20 - 07:05CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

27h 15m1 stop Melbourne

$729Qantas Airways

Sun, 4 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct

07:15 - 20:00ADL Adelaide-ZQN Queenstown Intl

10h 15m1 stop Melbourne

12:10 - 21:55ZQN Queenstown Intl-ADL Adelaide

12h 15m1 stop Melbourne

$736Jetstar

Wed, 14 Oct - Thu, 15 Oct

07:15 - 16:25ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

6h 40m1 stop Melbourne

08:20 - 21:10CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

15h 20m1 stop Melbourne

$739Jetstar

Thu, 3 Sep - Mon, 14 Sep

07:50 - 00:10ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

13h 50m1 stop Melbourne

06:05 - 19:00CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

15h 25m1 stop Melbourne

$856Emirates

Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

07:50 - 00:10ADL Adelaide-CHC Christchurch

13h 50m1 stop Melbourne

06:05 - 19:00CHC Christchurch-ADL Adelaide

15h 25m1 stop Melbourne

$858Emirates

Fri, 29 Jan - Mon, 1 Feb

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Air New Zealand flights from Adelaide to South Island

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Air New Zealand

1 Feb

ADL12:05Adelaide

16h 50m

1 stop

CHC07:25Christchurch

9 Feb

CHC20:10Christchurch

17h 15m

1 stop

ADL10:55Adelaide

$733

Air New Zealand

1 Feb

ADL12:05Adelaide

17h 35m

1 stop

CHC08:10Christchurch

9 Feb

CHC18:10Christchurch

19h 15m

1 stop

ADL10:55Adelaide

$736

Air New Zealand

1 Feb

ADL12:05Adelaide

8h 05m

1 stop

CHC22:40Christchurch

9 Feb

CHC15:25Christchurch

4h 40m

ADL17:35Adelaide

$788

Emirates flights from Adelaide to South Island

Our best Emirates deals on Adelaide to South Island flight tickets

Emirates

29 Jan

ADL07:50Adelaide

13h 50m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

1 Feb

CHC06:05Christchurch

15h 25m

1 stop

ADL19:00Adelaide

$858

Emirates

29 Jan

ADL07:50Adelaide

13h 50m

1 stop

CHC00:10Christchurch

1 Feb

CHC06:05Christchurch

15h 25m

1 stop

ADL19:00Adelaide

$859

Emirates

30 Sept

ADL10:10Adelaide

11h 30m

1 stop

CHC01:10Christchurch

10 Oct

CHC18:20Christchurch

20h 05m

1 stop

ADL11:55Adelaide

$889

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12:00-00:10

1 stop9h 40m

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06:20-11:15

1 stop7h 25m

$716

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Tue 8/9

12:00-00:10

1 stop9h 40m

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06:20-11:15

1 stop7h 25m

$718

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ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Mon 1/2

12:05-22:40

1 stop8h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 9/2

15:25-17:35

Nonstop4h 40m

$725

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ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Tue 15/9

14:20-00:10

1 stop7h 20m

Christchurch

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06:20-11:15

1 stop7h 25m

$725

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1 stop8h 05m

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15:25-17:35

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$726

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Adelaide

Sun 4/10

19:45-00:10

1 stop25h 55m

Christchurch

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06:20-07:05

1 stop27h 15m

$729

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ADL Adelaide - ZQN Queenstown Intl

ADLZQN

Adelaide

Wed 14/10

07:15-20:00

1 stop10h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 15/10

12:10-21:55

1 stop12h 15m

$736

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ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch

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Adelaide

Thu 3/9

07:15-16:25

1 stop6h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 14/9

08:20-21:10

1 stop15h 20m

$739

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ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 29/1

07:50-00:10

1 stop13h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 1/2

06:05-19:00

1 stop15h 25m

$856

AdelaideChristchurch

ADL Adelaide - CHC Christchurch

ADLCHC

Adelaide

Fri 29/1

07:50-00:10

1 stop13h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 1/2

06:05-19:00

1 stop15h 25m

$858

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $690, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to South Island, with average flight prices from Adelaide averaging around $731.

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 from Adelaide 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 $822 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 $603 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	4h 00m
Direct flights	Wed, Sat and Sun
Airports in South Island	12 airports

The fastest flight from Adelaide to South Island takes 4h 00m

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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Frequently asked questions about flying 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 August 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) (27.33% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Airbus A321neo (21.53%), Airbus A320-100/200 (19.70%), and Airbus A321-100/200 (10.11%).

Best airlines flying from Adelaide to South Island

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Airline	Rating	Free cancellation	Price
Jetstar	PriceFrom $333	Free cancellation	Rating 6.5 567 reviews	Search Jetstar flights
Virgin Australia	PriceFrom $472	Free cancellation	Rating 7.6 470 reviews	Search Virgin Australia flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $567	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 662 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $580	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,083 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $716	Free cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,655 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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