What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

June is currently the cheapest month to fly to South Island . At this moment in time January is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to South Island?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 50 minutes).

Does Christchurch have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Christchurch?

Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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Flights to South Island in 2025

Round-trip from	₱45,592
One-way from	₱24,449
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	₱51,519

12/10-1/12
3 total stops
81h 35m total
Manila to Christchurch

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2/3
3 total stops
32h 20m total
Manila to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (₱290,612 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱75,034 potential savings vs. average RT price).

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Thu 12/1111:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/193:50 pmCHC - MNL

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱45,592

Wed 12/2411:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/226:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱45,763

Thu 12/1111:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/204:35 pmCHC - MNL

2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱45,820

Wed 12/2411:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/256:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱45,877

Sat 12/1312:40 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop20h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/156:10 amCHC - MNL

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱45,934

Sun 12/1411:00 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/216:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱46,105

Wed 12/1011:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/146:10 amCHC - MNL

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱46,219

Wed 12/2411:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/236:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱46,276

Wed 12/2411:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/246:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱46,333

Sun 10/1212:45 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/25:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱46,447

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Thu 12/1112:40 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/156:10 amCHC - MNL

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱45,649

Sun 10/1212:45 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/14:10 pmCHC - MNL

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱46,105

Wed 12/2411:00 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/256:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱46,390

Sun 12/1411:00 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/216:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱46,390

Mon 12/1511:00 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/216:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱46,390

Wed 12/2411:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/226:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱46,675

Tue 12/2310:05 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/226:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱46,675

Thu 12/2512:40 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/246:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱46,732

Thu 12/2512:40 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/216:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱46,960

Thu 12/1112:40 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop23h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/146:10 amCHC - MNL

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱47,017

Thu 12/2512:40 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/226:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱47,131

Thu 12/1111:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/196:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/19₱47,131

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Thu 8/212:45 amMNL - CHC

1 stop17h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 10/227:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/20₱50,208

Fri 8/229:15 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/226:35 amCHC - MNL

1 stop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱50,265

Mon 8/252:45 amMNL - CHC

1 stop17h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 8/276:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/19₱54,824

Sun 8/319:00 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops46h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sun 9/76:35 amCHC - MNL

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/21₱54,197

Wed 9/312:05 amMNL - CHC

1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 9/176:35 amCHC - MNL

1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18₱47,530

One-way flights to South Island
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Mon 11/1712:05 amMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/18₱25,303

Sat 10/1111:25 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops19h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱27,697

Sun 10/129:25 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/20₱32,370

Sat 10/112:45 amMNL - CHC

1 stop16h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 8/20₱32,484

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/11

12:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 1/15

6:10 am-12:35 am

2 stops23h 25m

₱45,649

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 10/12

12:45 pm-12:10 am

1 stop30h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

4:10 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops30h 45m

₱46,105

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/24

11:00 pm-12:05 am

2 stops20h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 1/25

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

₱46,390

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/14

11:00 pm-7:45 am

2 stops27h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 1/21

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

₱46,390

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 12/15

11:00 pm-7:45 am

2 stops27h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 1/21

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

₱46,390

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 12/24

11:00 pm-1:25 am

1 stop21h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 1/22

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

₱46,675

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/23

10:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 1/22

6:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop16h 05m

₱46,675

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/25

12:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop30h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 1/24

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

₱46,732

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/25

12:40 pm-12:20 am

1 stop30h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 1/21

6:10 am-5:55 pm

1 stop16h 45m

₱46,960

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/11

12:40 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 1/14

6:10 am-12:35 am

2 stops23h 25m

₱47,017

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Island

How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Manila to South Island takes 20 hours 0 minutes. Flights to South Island from other popular cities in Philippines will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Island?

The most popular airlines flying from Manila to South Island are Qantas Airways, China Southern and Singapore Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Manila to South Island are China Southern, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines.

Rainfall in South Island by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in South Island by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travelers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Qantas Airways to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,347 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

972 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

898 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

China Southern

7.5

Good

109 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,347 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Ketan,Nov 2024

SIN - AMD

Food was not good. It was like few days old.

FAQs about flying to South Island

Can I find cheaper flights to South Island if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to South Island?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, China Southern is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.
Where does the fastest flight to South Island depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Island, Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (14 hours 50 minutes).
Does Christchurch have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Christchurch can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Christchurch?
Yes. Christchurch has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Christchurch Airport is the closest property to Christchurch (0.0 km away from Christchurch).

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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