Cheap flights from Victoria to South Island from $266

The cheapest month to fly to South Island from Victoria is in May. Flight prices, which tend to average around $189, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Island, with average flight prices from Victoria averaging around $495.

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Island is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $513. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Flights from Victoria to South Island on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $594. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to South Island from Victoria at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $469 when looking at flights departing at midday. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of $572.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Island from Victoria when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Island for around $532 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 Victoria for as low as $475 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Victoria 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, Virgin Australia, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Victoria to South Island

Jetstar, Air New Zealand and Virgin Australia are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from Victoria according to our data. Jetstar 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 May 2026, there are 18 flights per day flying from Victoria to South Island. The most common time of day flights depart is 09:00, with 77% of flights taking off at midday.

The number of flights available between Victoria and South Island is 126 per week as of May 2026. The most frequent departure day is Wed, with 21% of weekly flights leaving on this day.