Travellers from South Australia will soon be able to hop directly across the Tasman to the South Island of New Zealand, as Air New Zealand introduces a new seasonal service between Adelaide and Christchurch.
Starting 28 October 2025 and running until 28 March 2026*, the twice-weekly service will operate on Tuesdays and Saturdays, providing over 16,000 seats across the season. The new route, flown by a narrowbody Airbus jet, further strengthens Air New Zealand’s trans-Tasman network and is a response to growing demand for travel between Australia and New Zealand’s South Island.
Air New Zealand’s Chief Executive Officer, Greg Foran, said the new service marks another important step in the airline’s growth strategy. “We know there’s strong demand for direct services between the South Island and Australia – allowing us to welcome even more Australian tourists directly into the heart of the South Island,” he said. “This route gives Aussies more choice and convenience when flying to Aotearoa and accessing all the South Island has to offer – from Queenstown and Fiordland to our world-class food and wine regions. We’re also making it easier for Kiwis to discover the incredible experiences across South Australia.”
To celebrate the launch, Air New Zealand has released a limited-time Tasman sale for Aussie travellers, with one-way fares from Adelaide to Christchurch starting at $345. Other sale fares include Sydney to Auckland from $269 and Melbourne to Queenstown from $289.
The new Adelaide-Christchurch route complements Air New Zealand’s existing four to six weekly flights between Adelaide and Auckland, offering seamless connections onwards to destinations such as New York, Houston, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Vancouver.
For bookings and more information, visit airnewzealand.com.au.
*Subject to regulatory approval. Sale fares are subject to availability and end 11:59pm AEST on Thursday 5 June.
