$239 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to South Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to South Island departing on 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sydney to South Island, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Best South Island Flight Deals from Sydney

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Queenstown
Queenstowndirect$396
Christchurch
Christchurch1 stop$499
Nelson
Nelson1 stop$904
Dunedin
Dunedin1 stop$698
Blenheim
Blenheim1 stop$1,840

Cheap Flight Deals from Sydney to South Island (SYD-zzEDG)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to South Island that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to South Island

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to South Island.
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Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
$396Jetstar
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Sun, 1 Jun - Sun, 8 Jun
Jetstar Logo
06:15 - 11:10SYD-ZQN
2h 55mdirect
Jetstar Logo
20:50 - 22:05ZQN-SYD
3h 15mdirect
$397Jetstar
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Wed, 11 Jun - Sun, 15 Jun
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 23:05SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
$518Air New Zealand
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Fri, 23 May - Sun, 25 May
Air New Zealand Logo
17:55 - 23:05SYD-CHC
3h 10mdirect
Air New Zealand Logo
06:35 - 08:15CHC-SYD
3h 40mdirect
$521Air New Zealand
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Wed, 4 Jun - Wed, 11 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
08:15 - 16:45SYD-ZQN
6h 30m1 stop
Virgin Australia Logo
18:00 - 15:25ZQN-SYD
23h 25m1 stop
$610Virgin Australia
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Mon, 23 Jun - Wed, 25 Jun
Virgin Australia Logo
08:30 - 13:30SYD-ZQN
3h 00mdirect
Virgin Australia Logo
14:25 - 15:45ZQN-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$641Virgin Australia
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Mon, 19 May - Mon, 26 May
Emirates Logo
07:50 - 12:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
Emirates Logo
17:45 - 19:05CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$685Emirates
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Sat, 12 Jul - Thu, 17 Jul
Emirates Logo
07:50 - 12:55SYD-CHC
3h 05mdirect
Emirates Logo
17:45 - 19:05CHC-SYD
3h 20mdirect
$696Emirates
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Mon, 18 Aug - Mon, 18 Aug
Qantas Airways Logo
18:55 - 23:59SYD-CHC
3h 04mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
16:40 - 18:10CHC-SYD
3h 30mdirect
$721Qantas Airways
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Sun, 11 May - Mon, 26 May
Qantas Airways Logo
16:15 - 21:15SYD-ZQN
3h 00mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
07:05 - 08:30ZQN-SYD
3h 25mdirect
$740Qantas Airways
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Sat, 24 May - Sat, 31 May

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to South Island flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to South Island to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly, and much more.

What is the cheapest Sydney to South Island flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Sydney to South Island.
The cheapest ticket to South Island from Sydney found in the last 72 hours was to Queenstown, at $262 return. The most popular route is from Sydney (SYD) to Queenstown (ZQN), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $262.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to South Island?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Sydney to South Island depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to South Island is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $350 on average. Morning departures are around 10% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to South Island is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $425.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to South Island?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to South Island, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to South Island is May, when tickets cost $462 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of return tickets is $729 and $631 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to South Island?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to South Island clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to South Island on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Thursday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to South Island. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to South Island, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below-average price on the flight from Sydney to South Island, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

March

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$239
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Queenstown

FAQs - booking South Island flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to South Island?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to South Island.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to South Island?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Sydney to South Island is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to South Island?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from Sydney to South Island with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to South Island?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Sydney to South Island up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to South Island

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to South Island. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to South Island? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
EmiratesOverall score based on 3206 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
Airline reviews

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

6.0 GoodDave, Mar 2025SYD - DXB
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Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

Good flight overall. Good options of food on NY-Dubai-Mumbai leg. Not that good reversing back. The flight crew is courteous and professional as always. The seating was much more comfortable going into Mumbai than coming back. Cheers!

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Charged for internet that never really worked. The food selection was just ok.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. The food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

The service on board was excellent, the flight wasn’t overbooked and we departed and arrived on time.

Emeritus is ***** Fly dubai is 0 we need better service for Fly Dubai

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

The flight we had booked was cancelled due to bad weather conditions, but we were lucky to arrive at the airport quite early and got a seat on an earlier flight. The flight was mostly nice, but there were some hefty turbulences towards Queenstown. One of the passengers behaved hysterically. It would have been great if the crew had done something to calm her.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

The old Plane had not been cleaned properly in a long time.

Planes was old - business class seats looked like they were installed in the 80s

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Very good… seems the virgin staff particularly in the lounge and in flight exceeded expectations.

I liked everything about the experience but would have liked some free snacks!

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Checked Baggage line up was long but moved quickly, rest of the process, boarding, crew was excellent

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Virgin changed the flight to an Alliance flight. Smaller plane, tea coffee and water the only refreshments available and not sure what happened to the extra money I paid to sit in a selected seat with extra leg room. This is obviously a regular switch as it happened on our flight there and back. Do not recommend.

Late boarding, late departure due to weather and slow boarding, packed 5+hour flight, only 2 toilets for main cabin, tight leg room, no free food except tea, coffee, and water, arrived 75 minutes late.

Cramped, crowded flight, with no complimentary food except coffee, tea, or water.

Overall, it was good. The only concern was that I couldn't charge my phone because the USB port didn't work after we took off. One of the crew members tried to restart it but never came back to me with an update.

Comfortable seats, boarding was easy and staff were very nice.

Flight was fine but a domestic flight was called by Jetstar international. This meant going through immigration and custom scanning twice. Long queues were experienced which were frustrating. We were using a wheelchair and exit at Perth needed a scissor lift as no air bridge provided. No fast lane at Perth for wheelchair. The staff were helpful but this system is poor.

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

Not very good, no food and not drink ( caffe or tea). Never ever fly with jet star.

Fabulous I have no issues with JetStar great service always use them to fly

Flight was as expected - we got what we paid for which was a base fare

Hardly we had overweight and we were asked to pay $75. We were checked by a female and weight was alright

Unaware of charge for carry on until i got to gate

I got what I paid for - flight was clean, staff were friendly

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