Cheap flights from Gold Coast to South Island from $215

The cheapest month to fly to South Island from Gold Coast is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $403, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to South Island, with average flight prices from Gold Coast averaging around $414.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Island is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as $451. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Gold Coast to South Island on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $495. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to South Island from Gold Coast in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $468 when looking at flights departing in the morning. Flights at midday are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $480.

Fly from Coolangatta Gold Coast to Queenstown Intl for the best Gold Coast - South Island flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Island from Gold Coast when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Island for around $496 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 Gold Coast for as low as $446 on momondo.

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

Jetstar and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Gold Coast to South Island

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from Gold Coast according to our data. Jetstar is the first choice among our users, with 91% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between Gold Coast and South Island is 2 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 06:00, with 76% of daily flights leaving at midday.

16 flights are operational weekly from Gold Coast to South Island as of September 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Mon, with 25% of flights per week taking off on this day.