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$339+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to South Island

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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to South Island

Cheapest flights from Irvine to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 3/2111:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sat 3/282:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/26$687
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/710:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sat 3/212:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$688
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/1411:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Sat 3/212:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/28$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/510:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Mon 3/232:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$792
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1011:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Thu 3/192:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/27$794
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/710:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/215:20 pm
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$804
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/1411:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/2111:50 am
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$805
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 3/110:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/52:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$806
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 11/110:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops22h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 11/122:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$807
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Fri 3/2011:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops41h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/282:10 pm
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$810
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sat 3/710:35 pm
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/227:40 pm
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops37h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$811
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1011:55 pm
LAX
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ZQN
2 stops24h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/257:00 am
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops24h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$827

Find flight deals from Irvine to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Irvine to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$687
(oojo)

One-way from

$339
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,057
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One-way flight from Irvine to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($111 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($43 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to South Island that are best for you.

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Irvine

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 3/21

11:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 3/28

2:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$687

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

11:55 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops24h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/25

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$827

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 3/23

2:10 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$828

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Sat 3/14

11:35 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops23h 00m

Nelson

Sat 3/21

6:30 am-1:00 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$949

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 4/10

11:10 pm-12:20 am

1 stop30h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 5/1

6:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

$958

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 3/29

10:55 pm-12:20 am

1 stop29h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-6:00 am

1 stop19h 00m

$958

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 3/28

11:35 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 4/12

6:35 am-12:55 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$961

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 3/31

9:10 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/22

5:20 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$966

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

8:10 pm-9:05 am

1 stop15h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 3/3

10:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop21h 10m

$972

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 3/30

11:55 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops20h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 4/9

6:20 am-7:05 am

1 stop19h 45m

$983

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Irvine to South Island

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to South Island (average of $89). Flying from Irvine to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $982). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Irvine to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
223 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Irvine to South Island?

    A quick flight from Irvine to South Island can take about 17h 35m. Fiji Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $687. Airlines will cover a distance of 6886 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to South Island one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $316. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to South Island for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Irvine to South Island?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Christchurch, Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl or Los Angeles - Blenheim when deciding on the best route from Irvine to South Island.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Irvine 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 Irvine to South Island?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to South Island (average of $89). Flying from Irvine to South Island in July is currently the most expensive (average of $982). 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 3 airlines flying from Irvine to South Island

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Irvine 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$529Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$531Average$793FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$866Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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