Cheap flights from Brisbane to South Island from $275

The cheapest month to fly to South Island from Brisbane is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $569, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Island, with average flight prices from Brisbane averaging around $596.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Island is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $665. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Brisbane to South Island on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around $744. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Island from Brisbane when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Island for around $664 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 Brisbane for as low as $611 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Brisbane to South Island flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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

Air New Zealand, Jetstar, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Brisbane to South Island

Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and Jetstar are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from Brisbane 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.

As of February 2026, 15 flights take off from Brisbane and land in South Island each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 08:00, with 49% of daily flights taking off at midday.

110 flights are operational weekly from Brisbane to South Island as of February 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 20% of flights per week taking off on this day.