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$944+ Cheap flights from Portland (PDX) to South Island

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
PDX — CHC
Dec 8 — Dec 151
Sun 12/8
Sun 12/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Portland to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Portland (PDX) to South Island (zzEDG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from Portland to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Portland to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2024.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:26 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops22h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/156:50 amCHC - PDX
2 stops33h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,505
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:05 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops46h 20mAir New Zealand
Wed 1/158:10 pmCHC - PDX
2 stops43h 14mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$1,625
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:40 amPDX - CHC
2 stops34h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/79:40 amCHC - PDX
2 stops31h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/2$2,302
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:26 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops22h 54mFiji Airways
Wed 1/156:50 pmCHC - PDX
3 stops46h 39mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/2$2,472
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/221:34 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops36h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/74:00 pmCHC - PDX
2 stops49h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$3,049
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/287:05 pmPDX - CHC
3 stops32h 35mAir Canada
Wed 1/1511:00 amCHC - PDX
2 stops19h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 12/2$3,097
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/233:39 pmPDX - CHC
2 stops25h 56mQantas Airways
Thu 1/24:30 pmCHC - PDX
2 stops25h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$3,536
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2811:27 amPDX - CHC
3 stops53h 33mEmirates
Wed 1/156:20 pmCHC - PDX
3 stops45h 42mEmirates
Deal found 12/2$4,529
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/225:00 amPDX - CHC
2 stops32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/61:05 amCHC - PDX
2 stops30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/2$11,159

Find flights from Portland to South Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Portland to South Island that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,700,776 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

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PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sun 3/16

3:50 pm-9:35 am

1 stop21h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 3/25

1:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$944

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Mon 3/17

7:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 3/25

6:10 am-9:34 am

2 stops23h 24m

$959

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Mon 3/17

7:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops31h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 3/23

8:05 am-9:34 am

2 stops21h 29m

$970

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Thu 3/20

3:25 pm-9:25 am

2 stops22h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 4/6

9:00 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops40h 24m

$1,006

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Thu 4/10

3:25 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops30h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 4/22

3:05 pm-6:24 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$1,014

PortlandQueenstown

PDX - ZQN

PDXZQN

Portland

Tue 2/18

5:37 pm-12:10 pm

3 stops45h 33m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 3/20

8:25 pm-9:34 am

2 stops33h 09m

$1,434

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Thu 2/6

5:26 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops22h 54m

Christchurch

Thu 2/13

2:20 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops51h 50m

$1,640

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Fri 1/17

3:37 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops25h 58m

Christchurch

Fri 1/24

3:40 pm-10:44 pm

2 stops28h 04m

$1,701

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Tue 12/24

5:40 am-1:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 1/7

9:40 am-8:11 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$2,302

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Fri 2/7

9:00 am-2:00 pm

3 stops56h 00m

Christchurch

Fri 2/28

6:20 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops45h 20m

$3,110

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Deals found on 12/2

Best time to book a flight from Portland to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Portland to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Portland to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from PDX to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Portland to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Portland to South Island as you normally would.

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 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 December 3, 2024.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,462 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

Air New Zealand
8.1
Very good
520 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
811 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,140 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
197 reviews

Overall

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 10

I will never fly this airline ever again. The baggage fees, you should be ashamed of yourselves at how ridiculously high they are. Disgusting.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Portland to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Portland to South Island?

    For a flight from Portland to South Island, you will be flying from Portland. Portland (PDX) is just 6.0 mi from the center of the city.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Portland to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Portland to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Portland to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Portland to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Portland to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Portland to South Island by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Portland to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Portland to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Portland to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,712). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top airline flying from Portland to South Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Portland to South Island. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,700,776 searches. Data last updated December 3, 2024.
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Air New ZealandCheapest$982Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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