Title: Cheap Flights to South Island - Expedia.co.uk ![Queenstown showing a river or creek and boating](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) ![](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/180018/2948ba2b-7820-4b5e-8e27-7fb5d6789242.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=500&q=medium) # £475 Cheap Flights to South Island [View £475 flight on Thu, 9 Apr 2026](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=oneway&leg1=from:LGW,to:WLG,departure:09/04/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:474.90&airProductToken=AQqCAQoqCMO0ARIDNjkwGMuxASCCaCiC8IkDML71iQM4VkAAWAFyCFYyQVpBU1hBCikIw7QBEgMzMjUYgmggkh4owvyJAzCBgYoDOFZAAVgBcghWMkFaQVNYQQopCNGMARIDMTYzGJIeIPYyKO2FigMwq4eKAzhPQAFYAXIIVjJBWkFTWEESCggBEAEYASoCQ1oYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) [South Island Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.dx6052692)[Hotels in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island-Hotels.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Things to do in South Island](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-South-Island.d6052692.Travel-Guide-Activities)[South Island Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-South-Island.d6052692.Car-Hire-Guide)[South Island Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/South-Island.d6052692.Holidays-City-Breaks) ## Popular airlines - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_NZ.svg) Air New Zealand - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_QF.svg) Qantas Airways - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_EK.svg) Emirates - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_VA.svg) Virgin Australia - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_SQ.svg) Singapore Airlines - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_JQ.svg) Jetstar - ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2024/09/23/landing_airline_sq_logo_UA.svg) United - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__notification.svg) ### Be in the know Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__deals.svg) ### Book smarter Save up to 25% on select hotels after you book a flight\* - ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Earn twice Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards [Sign in](https://www.expedia.co.uk/login) ## Cheap round-trip flights to South Island Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £475 for one-way flights and £727 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Return ![China Southern Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/CZ.gif) Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May LGW London WLG Wellington £727 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LGW,to:WLG,departure:14/05/2026TANYT&leg2=from:WLG,to:LGW,departure:20/05/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:726.70&airProductToken=AQqCAQoqCMO0ARIDNjkwGMuxASCCaCji-YwDMJ7_jAM4VkAAWAFyCFYyQVpBWVhBCikIw7QBEgMzMzUYgmggwFoo4oONAzD2iI0DOFZAAVgBcghWMkFaQVlYQQopCM60ARIDNDA5GMBaIPYyKNqJjQMwoIqNAzhUQAFYAXIIVjJBWkFZWEEKgwEKKQjRjAESAzE2Mhj2MiCSHijdtY0DMLm3jQM4T0AAWAFyCFYyQVpBWVhBCioIw7QBEgQ4MDkyGJIeIIJoKLq6jQMwiL-NAzhWQAFYAXIIVjJBWkFZWEEKKgjDtAESAzY4ORiCaCDLsQEoxsCNAzCqxo0DOFZAAVgBcghWMkFaQVlYQRIKCAEQARgBKgJDWhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) ![Air India](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/AI.gif) Thu, 4 Jun - Fri, 12 Jun LHR London ZQN Queenstown £1,045 Return just found [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LHR,to:ZQN,departure:04/06/2026TANYT&leg2=from:ZQN,to:LHR,departure:12/06/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1044.09&airProductToken=AQpmCiEIwZIBEgQyMDE2GOuJASCDWSj96o4DMNDvjgM4U0AAWAEKHwjBkgESAzMwMhiDWSCSHijm9Y4DMNn7jgM4U0ABWAEKIAjBkgESBDYyODAYkh4gmWwozoKPAzCHhI8DOFNAAVgBCmYKIAjBkgESBDYyNzkYmWwgkh4o7byPAzC1vo8DOFNAAFgBCh8IwZIBEgMzMDEYkh4gg1ko-L-PAzD_xY8DOFNAAVgBCiEIwZIBEgQyMDE1GINZIOuJASibyo8DMPjOjwM4U0ABWAESCggBEAEYASoCQUkYASIECAEQASgEMAE) ![Turkish Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/TK.gif) Sat, 25 Apr - Sat, 2 May LGW London CHC Christchurch £1,120 Return found 9 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LGW,to:CHC,departure:25/04/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CHC,to:LGW,departure:02/05/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1119.90&airProductToken=AQqYAQouCNSWARIEMTk5OBjLsQEgyJwBKIOniwMw7qiLAzhXQABYAWoCUFNyBldOMlhQQwosCNSWARIDMTY4GMicASCMWSiDsYsDMKS6iwM4V0ABWAFqAlBTcgZXTjJYUEMKOAjUlgESBDg3NzQYjFkg4hEozsCLAzCbwosDOFdAAVgBagJQU3IGV04yWFBDegoIzrQBEgQ4Nzc0CpgBCjgI1JYBEgQ4NzcxGOIRIIxZKKLriwMwje2LAzhXQABYAWoCUFNyBldOMlhQQ3oKCM60ARIEODc3MQosCNSWARIDMTY5GIxZIMicASi384sDMKj9iwM4V0ABWAFqAlBTcgZXTjJYUEMKLgjUlgESBDE5MjkYyJwBIMuxASi1gYwDMKWDjAM4V0ABWAFqAlBTcgZXTjJYUEMSCggBEAEYASoCVEsYASIECAEQASgCKAMoBDAB) ![United](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/UA.gif) Sun, 15 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar LHR London CHC Christchurch £1,128 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LHR,to:CHC,departure:15/03/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CHC,to:LHR,departure:22/03/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1127.09&airProductToken=AQpDCiAI1YIBEgM5NDkY64kBILJxKLnYhwMw3N2HAzhLQABYAQofCNWCARIDNzMwGLJxIOIRKKHghwMw8-aHAzhLQAFYAQpDCh8I1YIBEgM3MzEY4hEgsnEo76CIAzD7pogDOEtAAFgBCiAI1YIBEgM5MDEYsnEg64kBKMKqiAMwva-IAzhLQAFYARIKCAEQARgBKgJVQRgBIgQIARABKAQwAQ) ![Etihad Airways](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/EY.GIF) Thu, 23 Apr - Sat, 2 May LHR London CHC Christchurch £1,159 Return found 9 hours ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LHR,to:CHC,departure:23/04/2026TANYT&leg2=from:CHC,to:LHR,departure:02/05/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:1158.39&airProductToken=AQqmAQoxCMWyARICNjIY64kBIIA9KN6MiwMwh5CLAzhFQABYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTE4yQ0gyOQoxCMWyARIDNDYwGIA9IIxZKMiQiwMw3paLAzhFQAFYAWoGWUJBU0lDcghFTE4yQ0gyOQo-CMWyARIENDQxOBiMWSDiESjql4sDMLeZiwM4RUABWAFqBllCQVNJQ3IIRUxOMkNIMjl6CgjOtAESBDQ0MTgKpgEKPgjFsgESBDQ0MTQY4hEgkh4oze-LAzCp8YsDOEVAAFgBagZZQkFTSUNyCEVMTjJDSDI5egoIzrQBEgQ0NDE0CjEIxbIBEgM0NTUYkh4ggD0osvOLAzCY-osDOEVAAVgBagZZQkFTSUNyCEVMTjJDSDI5CjEIxbIBEgI2MxiAPSDriQEolfuLAzDh_osDOEVAAVgBagZZQkFTSUNyCEVMTjJDSDI5EgoIARABGAEqAkVZGAEiBAgBEAEoAigDKAQwAQ) ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=FTG_SPRING_PROMO_) ## Frequently asked questions ### How do I find cheap flights to South Island that have flexible change policies? ### How can I find cheap tickets to South Island? ### How much is a flight to South Island? ### When is the cheapest time to fly to South Island? ### How much is a plane ticket to South Island? ### What months are the cheapest to book a flight to South Island? ## Book with confidence # Expedia flights to South Island Searching for cheap flights to South Island? No travel company presents more choices than Expedia if you're looking to compare flights to South Island. With more airlines, cheaper flights, fewer stops, and more departure and arrival times travellers should ensure they search on Expedia before any holiday to New Zealand. Expedia provides the cheapest flights to many destinations in New Zealand and you may find even greater savings if you combine your flight with a hotel stay in South Island. Expedia is the largest online travel agency which means that Expedia have access to cheap flights. So make sure you check Expedia regularly for these bargain flights because the cheapest airline tickets sell out fast. Expedia is not only free for everyone to use but it quick and easy to use. Find the lowest flight prices guaranteed and book directly through Expedia. Browse through hundreds of cheap flight offers to find the one that suits your budget by simply inputting your travel dates. Expedia will then find the cheapest flights to South Island for that period and let you choose your preferred time and airline. If you need additional assistance, Expedia Customer Service representatives are available from 8am - 10pm Monday to Friday, and 9am - 10pm at weekends. Our capable staff will be able to help you with any questions regarding your South Island flight, or other booking questions that may arise. When you book flights with Expedia you can rest assured that you have booked the best flight at the lowest price. ## Travel information | Destination airport | Wellington Intl. | | ----------------------------- | ---------------- | | Destination airport IATA code | WLG | | Destination city name | Wellington | | Return price | £727 | ## Trending flights to South Island Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at £475 for one-way flights and £727 for round trip, for the period specified. Be sure to select the 'Direct flights only' box above if you are looking for a non stop route. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply. All deals One way Return ![China Southern Airlines](//images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/static_content/fusion/v0.1b/images/airlines/CZ.gif) Thu, 14 May - Wed, 20 May LGW London WLG Wellington £727 Return found 1 day ago [](https://expedia.co.uk/Flights-Search?trip=roundtrip&leg1=from:LGW,to:WLG,departure:14/05/2026TANYT&leg2=from:WLG,to:LGW,departure:20/05/2026TANYT&passengers=children:0,adults:1,seniors:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&options=sortby:price&paandi=true&flp=mdl:flights-flex-module,price:726.70&airProductToken=AQqCAQoqCMO0ARIDNjkwGMuxASCCaCji-YwDMJ7_jAM4VkAAWAFyCFYyQVpBWVhBCikIw7QBEgMzMzUYgmggwFoo4oONAzD2iI0DOFZAAVgBcghWMkFaQVlYQQopCM60ARIDNDA5GMBaIPYyKNqJjQMwoIqNAzhUQAFYAXIIVjJBWkFZWEEKgwEKKQjRjAESAzE2Mhj2MiCSHijdtY0DMLm3jQM4T0AAWAFyCFYyQVpBWVhBCioIw7QBEgQ4MDkyGJIeIIJoKLq6jQMwiL-NAzhWQAFYAXIIVjJBWkFZWEEKKgjDtAESAzY4ORiCaCDLsQEoxsCNAzCqxo0DOFZAAVgBcghWMkFaQVlYQRIKCAEQARgBKgJDWhgBIgQIARABKAIoAygEMAE) \*Available to Expedia members.