Q: Can I fly back to Philippines from South Island?

Returning to Philippines from South Island COVID-19 testing requirements Visitors from South Island must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Philippines. Quarantine requirements Visitors from South Island are not required to quarantine after entering Philippines.

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

January 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.

Question 1

Which day is cheapest to fly to South Island?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, Saturday is the most economical day to take a flight to South Island. Sunday is likely to be the most costly.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

To get the best value, try booking a flight in the evening when visiting South Island. Generally the prices will increase for flights in the afternoon as these tend to have higher demand.

Question 3

Can I fly back to Philippines from South Island?

Accepted Answer

Returning to Philippines from South Island

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Island must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 48 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Philippines.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Island are not required to quarantine after entering Philippines.

Question 4

Can I fly to South Island from Philippines right now?

Accepted Answer

Information is based on travel restrictions from Philippines to South Island

Most visitors from Philippines will not be allowed to enter South Island.

COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Philippines are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering South Island.

Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Philippines are not required to quarantine after entering South Island.

Documents
Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher - Travelers are required to obtain a Managed Isolation Allocation system voucher confirming their place in a managed isolation facility before boarding a flight to New Zealand.

Online Travel Declaration - Complete the Travel Declaration process to obtain a Travel Pass prior to arrival in New Zealand.

Request to Travel Form - Use this form if you have a critical reason to travel to New Zealand while the COVID-19 border restrictions are in place.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to South Island?

Accepted Answer

January 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.

Popular in	December	High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Cheapest in	February	Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average price	₱57,943	Average for round-trip flights in June 2022
Round-trip from	₱46,813	From Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl to Christchurch
One-way from	₱21,006	One-way flight from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) to South Island

Cheap flights to South Island

Flights to South Island in 2022

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