How long is the flight from Canada to South Island?

The flight from Canada to South Island depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Toronto Pearson Intl (a popular airport in Canada) to Kastrup Copenhagen (the most popular airport in South Island), then the flight time is 7h 50m on average. If you fly from Vancouver Intl (another popular airport in Canada) to Kastrup Copenhagen, then the average flight time is 11h 50m.

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Flights to Christchurch

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Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

YVR

23h 40m

2 stops

CHC

19 Mar

CHC

20h 15m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,234

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

YVR

26h 40m

2 stops

CHC

19 Mar

CHC

20h 15m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,243

Multiple Airlines

24 Feb

YVR

47h 40m

2 stops

CHC

12 Mar

CHC

20h 15m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,317

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

YVR

23h 40m

2 stops

CHC

19 Mar

CHC

25h 25m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,319

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

YVR

26h 40m

2 stops

CHC

19 Mar

CHC

24h 35m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,327

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

YVR

26h 40m

2 stops

CHC

19 Mar

CHC

20h 15m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 1,338

Multiple Airlines

4 Apr

YVR

18h 45m

1 stop

CHC

12 Apr

CHC

24h 06m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,405

Multiple Airlines

26 Feb

YVR

26h 40m

2 stops

CHC

19 Mar

CHC

28h 10m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,416

Multiple Airlines

21 Feb

YVR

23h 40m

2 stops

CHC

12 Mar

CHC

25h 25m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,457

Multiple Airlines

24 Feb

YVR

45h 50m

2 stops

CHC

12 Mar

CHC

27h 05m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,471

Multiple Airlines

21 Feb

YVR

19h 15m

1 stop

CHC

12 Mar

CHC

28h 10m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,508

Multiple Airlines

24 Feb

YVR

23h 40m

2 stops

CHC

12 Mar

CHC

24h 35m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 1,539

Flights to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand

24 Jul

YVR

22h 05m

2 stops

ZQN

2 Aug

ZQN

40h 15m

2 stops

YVR

C$ 2,011

Air New Zealand

24 Jul

YVR

24h 10m

2 stops

ZQN

2 Aug

ZQN

36h 35m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 2,021

Air New Zealand

24 Jul

YVR

17h 55m

1 stop

ZQN

2 Aug

ZQN

36h 35m

1 stop

YVR

C$ 2,031

Air New Zealand

23 Feb

YYZ

25h 40m

2 stops

ZQN

4 Mar

ZQN

26h 22m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,126

Multiple Airlines

4 May

YEG

28h 10m

2 stops

ZQN

23 May

ZQN

23h 50m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 2,140

Multiple Airlines

22 Feb

YYZ

28h 55m

2 stops

ZQN

4 Mar

ZQN

26h 22m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,146

Air New Zealand

5 May

YEG

27h 35m

2 stops

ZQN

23 May

ZQN

23h 29m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 2,150

Air Canada

6 May

YEG

33h 35m

2 stops

ZQN

23 May

ZQN

36h 24m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 2,172

Air Canada

4 May

YEG

33h 35m

2 stops

ZQN

25 May

ZQN

51h 38m

2 stops

YEG

C$ 2,176

Multiple Airlines

23 Feb

YYZ

27h 50m

2 stops

ZQN

6 Mar

ZQN

27h 00m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,183

Multiple Airlines

24 Feb

YYZ

31h 10m

2 stops

ZQN

5 Mar

ZQN

40h 39m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,192

Multiple Airlines

22 Feb

YYZ

32h 00m

2 stops

ZQN

5 Mar

ZQN

39h 40m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,210

Flights to Dunedin

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United Airlines

21 Feb

YYZ

56h 15m

2 stops

DUD

25 Feb

DUD

25h 22m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,618

United Airlines

13 Mar

YYZ

26h 55m

2 stops

DUD

20 Mar

DUD

40h 20m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,630

United Airlines

21 Feb

YYZ

56h 15m

2 stops

DUD

25 Feb

DUD

40h 00m

2 stops

YYZ

C$ 2,912

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8:55 p.m. - 5:35 p.m.

YVR

CHC

23h 40m

2 stops

2:10 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

CHC

YVR

20h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,234Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar

8:55 p.m. - 8:35 p.m.

YVR

CHC

26h 40m

2 stops

2:10 p.m. - 2:25 p.m.

CHC

YVR

20h 15m

1 stop

C$ 1,243Multiple Airlines

Thu, 26 Feb - Thu, 19 Mar

3:17 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.

YEG

CHC

47h 18m

3 stops

1:15 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.

CHC

YEG

28h 05m

2 stops

C$ 1,609United Airlines

Tue, 3 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

6:00 a.m. - 9:35 a.m.

YEG

CHC

32h 35m

2 stops

1:15 p.m. - 10:20 p.m.

CHC

YEG

28h 05m

2 stops

C$ 1,662United Airlines

Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

11:45 a.m. - 11:55 p.m.

YEG

CHC

41h 10m

3 stops

3:55 p.m. - 11:47 p.m.

CHC

YEG

26h 52m

2 stops

C$ 1,894Qantas Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

8:00 a.m. - 10:25 a.m.

YEG

CHC

31h 25m

2 stops

5:30 p.m. - 11:37 p.m.

CHC

YEG

25h 07m

3 stops

C$ 2,005Air New Zealand

Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

8:55 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

YVR

ZQN

22h 05m

2 stops

4:45 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

ZQN

YVR

40h 15m

2 stops

C$ 2,011Air New Zealand

Fri, 24 Jul - Sun, 2 Aug

11:45 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

YEG

CHC

31h 15m

3 stops

3:55 p.m. - 7:37 p.m.

CHC

YEG

46h 42m

3 stops

C$ 2,048Qantas Airways

Sun, 8 Mar - Tue, 17 Mar

8:30 a.m. - 12:40 a.m.

YUL

CHC

48h 10m

2 stops

6:00 a.m. - 7:10 a.m.

CHC

YUL

41h 10m

2 stops

C$ 2,073Air Canada

Mon, 6 Apr - Wed, 13 May

8:30 a.m. - 1:40 a.m.

YUL

CHC

48h 10m

2 stops

6:00 a.m. - 7:27 p.m.

CHC

YUL

29h 27m

2 stops

C$ 2,124Air Canada

Fri, 3 Apr - Mon, 18 May

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

VancouverChristchurch

YVR - CHC

YVRCHC

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/2

8:55 p.m.-5:35 p.m.

2 stops23h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

2:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

C$ 1,234

VancouverChristchurch

YVR - CHC

YVRCHC

Vancouver Intl

Thu 26/2

8:55 p.m.-8:35 p.m.

2 stops26h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

2:10 p.m.-2:25 p.m.

1 stop20h 15m

C$ 1,243

EdmontonChristchurch

YEG - CHC

YEGCHC

Edmonton

Tue 3/3

3:17 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

3 stops47h 18m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

1:15 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

C$ 1,609

EdmontonChristchurch

YEG - CHC

YEGCHC

Edmonton

Sun 8/3

6:00 a.m.-9:35 a.m.

2 stops32h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

1:15 p.m.-10:20 p.m.

2 stops28h 05m

C$ 1,662

EdmontonChristchurch

YEG - CHC

YEGCHC

Edmonton

Sun 8/3

11:45 a.m.-11:55 p.m.

3 stops41h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

3:55 p.m.-11:47 p.m.

2 stops26h 52m

C$ 1,894

EdmontonChristchurch

YEG - CHC

YEGCHC

Edmonton

Sun 8/3

8:00 a.m.-10:25 a.m.

2 stops31h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

5:30 p.m.-11:37 p.m.

3 stops25h 07m

C$ 2,005

VancouverQueenstown

YVR - ZQN

YVRZQN

Vancouver Intl

Fri 24/7

8:55 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/8

4:45 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops40h 15m

C$ 2,011

EdmontonChristchurch

YEG - CHC

YEGCHC

Edmonton

Sun 8/3

11:45 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

3 stops31h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 17/3

3:55 p.m.-7:37 p.m.

3 stops46h 42m

C$ 2,048

MontrealChristchurch

YUL - CHC

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Mon 6/4

8:30 a.m.-12:40 a.m.

2 stops48h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

6:00 a.m.-7:10 a.m.

2 stops41h 10m

C$ 2,073

MontrealChristchurch

YUL - CHC

YULCHC

Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

Fri 3/4

8:30 a.m.-1:40 a.m.

2 stops48h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 18/5

6:00 a.m.-7:27 p.m.

2 stops29h 27m

C$ 2,124

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South Island flights insights and trends

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Which airlines fly to South Island?

Air New Zealand, Air Canada and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from Canada according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 54% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about South Island flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	C$ 865
Best Round-Trip Price	C$ 1,234
Fastest flight time	30h 45m

The best one-way flight price to South Island from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 865 (Calgary to Christchurch).

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The best round-trip flight price to South Island from Canada in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,234 (Vancouver Intl to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to South Island from Canada takes 30h 45m (Vancouver Intl to Christchurch).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South Island

Which airlines fly to South Island?

There are 4 airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, but Air New Zealand, Air Canada and United Airlines happen to be the most popular among our users. In the past year, 56% of those who searched for flights to South Island looked to travel with Air New Zealand, making this airline the top choice among momondo travellers.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Island?

Prices for flights to South Island were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Island?

The number of operators available for flights to South Island is 5 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to South Island?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to South Island.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

The required travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Island. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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