Cheap flights to South Island from $593

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
WAS — CHC
mar 24 — mar 311

Flights to South Island in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Island in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,943

Round-trip from

$1,586

One-way from

$1,020
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in March 2024
From New York to Christchurch
One-way flight from New York to South Island

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Cheap flights to South Island in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to South Island in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to South Island in March and April 2024. If these prices don't match your budget, be sure to check back soon for more deals.
qui 4/1111:15 pmHNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
sáb 4/201:15 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop31h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$871
ter 4/1611:35 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
ter 4/231:15 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/17$902
ter 4/1611:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
ter 4/231:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/17$902
ter 4/211:35 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
qui 4/111:15 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/17$915
qui 4/1111:15 pmHNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
qui 4/181:15 pmCHC - HNL
2 stops30h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$927
qui 4/118:20 amHNL - CHC
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
sex 4/195:45 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$953
qui 4/1111:35 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
qui 4/181:15 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/17$969
qua 4/108:30 amHNL - CHC
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
sex 4/195:45 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$972
qui 4/118:20 amHNL - CHC
2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines
qua 4/175:45 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$988

South Island 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for South Island in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data were last updated on março 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights to South Island in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
qui 4/1111:15 pmHNL - CHC
2 stops15h 00mFiji Airways
sáb 4/201:15 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop31h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$871
dom 8/1811:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
ter 8/271:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$881
dom 8/1811:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
ter 8/271:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$882
qui 12/2611:15 pmHNL - CHC
3 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines
sáb 1/42:20 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$887
ter 11/510:35 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
ter 11/262:20 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$889
sáb 8/311:35 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
sáb 8/171:15 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$903
qua 8/218:30 amHNL - CHC
1 stop17h 50mMultiple Airlines
qua 9/44:50 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$905
qui 12/2611:15 pmHNL - CHC
1 stop15h 05mFiji Airways
sáb 1/42:20 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop31h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/18$910
qui 12/2611:15 pmHNL - CHC
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
sáb 1/42:20 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$915

Flights to South Island departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to South Island, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to South Island. Tip: double check your flight details before making your reservation.
dom 3/247:15 pmDEN - CHC
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
sex 4/56:25 amCHC - DEN
2 stops34h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$1,800
dom 3/247:34 amDEN - CHC
2 stops35h 26mQantas Airways
sex 4/59:40 amCHC - DEN
3 stops45h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/18$1,990
dom 3/241:33 pmDEN - CHC
1 stop25h 02mAir New Zealand
sex 4/54:00 pmCHC - DEN
2 stops34h 02mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$2,017
qua 3/274:45 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
dom 4/76:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,027
qua 3/2711:30 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
dom 4/76:50 amCHC - SFO
2 stops35h 57mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$2,080
qua 3/2711:55 pmSFO - CHC
1 stop26h 15mAir New Zealand
dom 4/73:00 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops27h 47mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$2,085
qua 3/2711:30 pmSFO - CHC
Nonstop14h 05mAir New Zealand
dom 4/78:10 pmCHC - SFO
1 stop35h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 3/18$2,195
dom 3/241:09 pmDEN - CHC
3 stops28h 56mAmerican Airlines
sex 4/59:40 amCHC - DEN
3 stops29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,230
qua 3/276:59 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines
dom 4/76:15 amCHC - SFO
3 stops30h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/18$2,265

One-way flights to South Island

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If you're looking for options on one-way flights to South Island, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to South Island should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
sex 4/126:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$593
dom 4/147:00 amLAX - ZQN
3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$598
sáb 9/1411:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/17$614
sex 4/1210:10 amLAX - ZQN
3 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$619
ter 4/25:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$656
qua 4/1010:10 amLAX - ZQN
3 stops54h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$693
ter 4/25:45 pmLAX - ZQN
3 stops50h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$696
qua 4/106:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$717
sáb 4/136:00 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops46h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18$724

Find flights to South Island within your budget

Locate flights to South Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 3,145,932 searches and data was last updated on março 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$853 - $1,372

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

sáb 8/17

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

qui 8/29

1 stop18h 40m

$853

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

ter 8/20

1 stop17h 40m

Christchurch

sáb 8/31

1 stop19h 10m

$854

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

ter 8/13

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

qua 8/21

2 stops22h 15m

$932

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

qua 4/10

2 stops25h 20m

Christchurch

sex 4/19

2 stops42h 10m

$1,149

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

seg 5/6

1 stop17h 25m

Christchurch

seg 5/13

1 stop16h 20m

$1,215

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

ter 4/16

2 stops26h 35m

Christchurch

ter 4/23

2 stops28h 45m

$1,216

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

sex 3/29

1 stop22h 00m

Christchurch

dom 4/7

1 stop21h 40m

$1,259

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

sex 8/16

1 stop21h 25m

Christchurch

seg 8/26

1 stop18h 55m

$1,358

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

ter 4/30

2 stops24h 23m

Christchurch

ter 5/7

2 stops34h 28m

$1,372

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/17

Average price of flights to South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Island is currently $657 while a round-trip flight costs $1,134. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Island (average of $1,325). Flying to South Island in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,804). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,490

February

$1,418

March

$1,566

April

$1,507

May

$1,546

June

$1,638

July

$1,421

August

$1,412

September

$1,325

October

$1,370

November

$1,661

December

$1,804

Temperature and rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CHC

Temperature

42.8 - 62.6 °F

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 março 19, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Jetstar and Air Canada to South Island have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.3
Very good
1,520 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.3
Very good
695 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

8.1
Very good
4,215 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

7.8
Good
1,071 reviews
8.4
Very good
1,636 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Very limited choices of movies; no news channels; very little international music or movie offerings

  • How long is the flight to the South Island?

    Flights to New Zealand from the US west coast out of Los Angeles (LAX) will take 14hr 25min if you fly through Auckland (AKL) to the most popular airports in South Island: Christchurch (CHC) and Queenstown (ZQN). However, if you have a layover in Australia, the travel time will increase and will range between 17 and 19 h. If you’re flying from the east coast from New York or Atlanta, transit will be a little longer, and the total travel time will come in around 19-22 h. Cheap flights to New Zealand, can take up to 25h and may transit through Japan, Korea or Chile.

  • Where can you get direct flights to the South Island from?

    Unfortunately there are no direct flights available between the USA and the South Island. However one-stop routes are available from the west coast. South Island flight deals out of Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco (SFO) make one stop, commonly in Auckland, New Zealand (AKL) or Australia, in Melbourne (MEL) or Sydney (SYD). If you’re flying from the east coast, you will need at least two stops. Flights from New York, Atlanta and Washington DC will typically make stops in Houston and Auckland before arriving in the South Island.

  • What is the best way to travel around the South Island?

    Taking domestic flights between cities is a common mode of transportation on the South Island. There are also two Kiwirail train lines, the Coastal Pacific, which runs between Christchurch and Picton in the north, as well as the TranzAlpine, which runs between Christchurch and Greymouth on the western side of the island. These trains typically offer unlimited day passes, so that travelers are able to stop in different destinations before completing their trip. There are also several coach bus companies available as an affordable option. Stray Bus and Kiwi Experience are two companies that offer hop on hop off bus tours of popular destinations.

  • What are some things to do on the South Island?

    The South Island is known for its many national parks and scenic mountains, and many people visit to ski, hike, camp, bike or marvel at the great outdoors. If you are this type of traveler consider checking out Fiordland National Park, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and can be experienced via air, boat or on foot. Or if you’re looking for more outdoor adventure, consider going heli-hiking on Franz Josef Glacier. Or you can go whale watching in Kaikoura and catch a glimpse of the abundant marine life that swims nearby. Bungy jumping was invented outside of Queenstown, so if you’re looking for a thrill, don't miss this adrenaline-filled fun time. On the other hand, if you're looking for more of the history and culture, consider visiting the Larnach Castle in Dunedin, the only castle in New Zealand, or go wine-tasting in Central Otago, which is world-renowned for the Pinot Noir.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly to the South Island?

    US Citizens do not need a visa to fly to the South Island if traveling for tourism purposes, but a passport is required. Instead of a visa, travelers are required to apply for an ETA, which grants tourists multiple entries to the South Island for two years. With an ETA, visitors may stay a maximum of 90 days per entry. To apply for an ETA, you will need a passport valid for at least six months upon arrival, arrival and departure dates and a credit or debit card. The processing time will take 24 hours, but can be expedited if need be.

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