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$527+ 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
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 3, 2025.

This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:30 amLAX - CHC
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/169:00 amCHC - LAX
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$781
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/308:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/164:30 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop15h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$852
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/27:05 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops18h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/124:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop15h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$856
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:05 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/88:50 amCHC - LAX
1 stop22h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$858
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Mon 12/17:05 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops18h 50mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/114:00 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops16h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$861
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:05 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 12/124:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop16h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$887
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/310:45 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/132:10 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$917
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/318:10 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/116:20 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop37h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,083
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:05 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 1/133:05 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop16h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,112
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/287:05 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/116:20 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop37h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,162
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 11/59:25 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 11/194:30 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,185
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 12/1010:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/178:25 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,205

Cheap 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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$773
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$527
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,265
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One-way flight from Irvine to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($275 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 November 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Irvine to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Irvine

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/1

9:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 4/14

2:35 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops17h 45m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/24

8:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/17

2:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops17h 40m

$842

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 3/4

8:10 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops19h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 3/17

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$842

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

7:05 pm-9:05 am

1 stop17h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 3/19

4:00 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops16h 15m

$842

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 3/3

7:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 3/17

3:05 pm-11:40 am

1 stop16h 35m

$842

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

7:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

9:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$842

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

7:05 pm-8:05 am

1 stop16h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 3/17

3:30 pm-11:40 am

1 stop16h 10m

$842

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

7:05 pm-10:40 am

2 stops18h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/30

11:25 am-10:40 am

2 stops20h 15m

$861

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

8:10 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops20h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 2/16

2:40 pm-10:40 am

2 stops17h 00m

$861

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 12/1

7:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops18h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 12/11

4:00 pm-11:15 am

2 stops16h 15m

$861

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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.
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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 $361). Flying from Irvine to South Island in January is currently the most expensive (average of $977). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IR9 to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine 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 November 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Irvine to South Island is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 33% on airfare.

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 November 3, 2025.
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
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
521 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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
926 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

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 26h 30m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $842. Airlines will cover a distance of 7100 mi.

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

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Christchurch, Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl or Los Angeles - Nelson 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.

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    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 $361). Flying from Irvine to South Island in January is currently the most expensive (average of $977). 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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$619Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$680Average$1,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$930Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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