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₱25,004+ Cheap flights to South Island

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— CHC
Dec 16 — Dec 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Island in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 411,093 searches and data was last updated on November 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

₱51,777

One-way from

₱24,650

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

₱54,548
China Southern
  • China Southern
  • 12/14-1/18
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Manila to Christchurch
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2/21
  • 2/21
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Manila to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₱6,215 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱1,224 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Sun 12/145:55 pmMNL - CHC
1 stop18h 25mChina Southern
Sun 1/1810:30 pmCHC - MNL
1 stop29h 00mChina Southern
Deal found 11/14₱51,777
Tue 12/2310:05 pmMNL - CHC
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/226:10 amCHC - MNL
1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15₱52,956
Fri 12/127:20 pmMNL - CHC
1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways
Sun 1/116:20 amCHC - MNL
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/15₱55,492
Sun 12/1412:35 pmMNL - CHC
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/186:20 amCHC - MNL
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/14₱58,440
Fri 12/267:20 pmMNL - CHC
1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/66:05 amCHC - MNL
2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/15₱61,035
Sat 11/229:45 pmMNL - CHC
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/156:05 amCHC - MNL
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/14₱68,524
Sun 11/239:45 pmMNL - CHC
1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/156:05 amCHC - MNL
1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/15₱68,701

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/14

5:55 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 1/18

10:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop29h 00m

₱51,777

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 3/5

10:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

6:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

₱52,425

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-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

₱52,956

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 3/9

9:45 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

6:05 am-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 25m

₱54,018

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 3/4

9:15 pm-12:10 am

2 stops45h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

6:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

₱54,725

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/12

7:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 1/11

6:20 am-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

₱55,492

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/26

7:20 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 2/6

6:05 am-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 25m

₱55,492

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 4/9

8:00 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop23h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 4/20

7:10 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops25h 50m

₱57,792

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 12/14

12:35 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops21h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 1/18

6:20 am-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

₱58,440

ManilaBlenheim

MNL - BHE

MNLBHE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/22

7:20 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Blenheim

Tue 3/24

5:30 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops31h 50m

₱67,168

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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 18 hours 27 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.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From ₱47,751
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ₱49,496
China Southern
China Southern
From ₱51,364

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Island?

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

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Island. Reviews last updated November 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, and China Southern 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
1,402 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,402 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
935 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
China Southern
7.5
Good
119 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,402 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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, Qantas Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Island.

  • How much is a round-trip flight to South Island?

    A round-trip flight to South Island will typically cost around ₱8,109, however they can be found for as little as ₱7,790.

  • 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 (17 hours 5 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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