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, Qantas Airways 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 (12 hours 10 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).

₱25,052+ Cheap Flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2025

Round-trip from	₱51,224
One-way from	₱25,052
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	₱55,881

China Southern
12/14-1/18
2 total stops
35h 45m total
Manila to Christchurch

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12/9
2 total stops
30h 30m total
Manila to South Island

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₱5,904 potential increase over avg. RT price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₱1,342 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 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 10/27₱51,224

Fri 12/1210:05 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/116:00 amCHC - MNL

1 stop14h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27₱54,407

Tue 12/2312:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop24h 20mChina Southern

Fri 1/910:30 pmCHC - MNL

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 10/26₱55,055

Fri 12/267:20 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 2/66:05 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/28₱55,527

Tue 12/2310:05 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/226:20 amCHC - MNL

2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27₱55,586

Mon 12/228:20 amMNL - CHC

1 stop28h 00mChina Southern

Thu 1/810:30 pmCHC - MNL

1 stop23h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 10/26₱57,885

Sun 12/2811:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/126:10 pmCHC - MNL

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱58,887

Sun 12/1410:05 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/186:45 amCHC - MNL

2 stops15h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27₱59,064

Fri 12/267:20 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/66:05 amCHC - MNL

2 stops21h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28₱59,300

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Thu 12/255:55 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop18h 25mChina Southern

Fri 1/910:30 pmCHC - MNL

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 10/26₱51,224

Wed 2/119:45 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways

Tue 3/176:05 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/28₱52,285

Thu 3/59:15 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/246:20 amCHC - MNL

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28₱52,639

Wed 2/119:45 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways

Sun 3/156:20 amCHC - MNL

1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/27₱52,285

Tue 3/312:15 amMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/246:10 amCHC - MNL

1 stop15h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28₱53,228

Fri 12/267:20 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop23h 35mQantas Airways

Fri 2/66:05 amCHC - MNL

1 stop16h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/29₱53,759

Sun 3/229:45 pmMNL - BHE

2 stops17h 25mQantas Airways

Tue 3/242:35 pmBHE - MNL

2 stops34h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/28₱67,080

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Sat 11/225:55 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop18h 25mChina Southern

Mon 12/1510:30 pmCHC - MNL

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 10/27₱73,505

Sat 11/223:20 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops19h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/156:20 amCHC - MNL

1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27₱87,829

Sun 11/2312:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop24h 20mChina Southern

Mon 12/1510:30 pmCHC - MNL

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 10/27₱70,617

Sun 11/2310:50 amMNL - CHC

1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/159:00 pmCHC - MNL

2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/28₱73,977

Tue 11/255:55 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop18h 25mChina Southern

Sun 12/2110:30 pmCHC - MNL

1 stop17h 20mChina Southern

Deal found 10/27₱68,318

Tue 11/257:45 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 12/218:00 amCHC - MNL

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/27₱81,168

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Tue 12/93:40 amMNL - CHC

2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱25,052

Mon 12/83:45 amMNL - CHC

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱25,465

Thu 12/1112:40 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱25,700

Sat 12/1312:40 pmMNL - CHC

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱25,877

Sun 12/74:00 amMNL - CHC

3 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱26,172

Sat 12/133:05 amMNL - CHC

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱26,938

Fri 12/1211:00 pmMNL - CHC

1 stop19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/26₱27,115

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Depart

Return

Price

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 12/25

5:55 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 1/9

10:30 pm-10:50 am

1 stop17h 20m

₱51,224

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/11

9:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 3/17

6:05 am-5:30 pm

1 stop16h 25m

₱52,285

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Wed 2/11

9:45 pm-12:25 am

1 stop21h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

6:20 am-8:20 pm

1 stop19h 00m

₱52,285

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Thu 3/5

9:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops45h 40m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

6:20 am-12:20 am

2 stops23h 00m

₱52,639

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 3/3

12:15 am-12:40 am

1 stop19h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 3/24

6:10 am-5:00 pm

1 stop15h 50m

₱53,228

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

₱53,759

ManilaBlenheim

MNL - BHE

MNLBHE

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Sun 3/22

9:45 pm-8:10 pm

2 stops17h 25m

Blenheim

Tue 3/24

2:35 pm-8:20 pm

2 stops34h 45m

₱67,080

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Tue 12/9

3:40 am-3:10 pm

2 stops30h 30m

₱25,052

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Fri 12/12

12:40 pm-12:05 am

2 stops54h 25m

₱25,465

ManilaChristchurch

MNL - CHC

MNLCHC

Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

Mon 12/8

3:45 am-5:20 pm

2 stops32h 35m

₱25,465

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How long is the flight to South Island?

On average, a flight from Manila to South Island takes 21 hours 15 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 Qantas Airways, Singapore Airlines and China Southern.

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, 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

1,388 reviews

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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

1,388 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

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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

924 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

Check prices

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

7.4

Good

117 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,388 reviews

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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.
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 (12 hours 10 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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