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$697+ Cheap flights from John F Kennedy Intl, NY (JFK) 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 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CHC
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for John F Kennedy Intl to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,205
(oojo)

One-way from

$722
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,790
From New York John F Kennedy Intl to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($398 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from John F Kennedy Intl to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/238:55 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop29h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 10/3010:25 amZQN - JFK
2 stops24h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,205
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/188:55 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/29:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop38h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,237
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/238:55 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/58:35 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops38h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,254
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/207:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/241:00 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops22h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/87:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/223:30 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,285
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/227:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop22h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/242:40 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,288
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/227:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops24h 55mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/274:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,328
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/177:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop23h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/11:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop22h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/1811:29 amJFK - CHC
2 stops26h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/269:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,343
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Air New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:20 pmJFK - BHE
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/176:00 amBHE - JFK
1 stop29h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/13$1,463
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/177:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 9/2410:55 amZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,546
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Wed 9/177:20 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop25h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 9/234:50 pmZQN - JFK
1 stop39h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/13$1,561

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/23

8:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/30

1:05 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$1,205

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/15

4:59 pm-10:35 am

1 stop23h 36m

Christchurch

Sat 2/28

4:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,359

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/28

11:30 am-10:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 2/16

11:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop24h 00m

$1,382

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/19

7:20 pm-1:00 pm

2 stops23h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 2/1

7:50 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,388

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 1/26

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 2/8

2:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops44h 20m

$1,388

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/19

5:15 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 11/25

8:35 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop35h 50m

$1,433

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

1:00 pm-9:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

5:00 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,433

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/3

7:20 pm-10:25 am

1 stop21h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 11/16

8:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$1,436

New YorkBlenheim

JFK - BHE

JFKBHE

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 11/13

7:20 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops26h 10m

Blenheim

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$1,463

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

4:59 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops35h 16m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-10:54 pm

2 stops32h 54m

$1,538

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  • How long is the flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island?

    A quick flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island can take about 29h 45m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,205. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island is about 9327 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island?

    The most popular route from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island is New York John F Kennedy Intl - Christchurch. You may also consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Queenstown Intl or New York John F Kennedy Intl - Nelson.

  • Can I find deals for flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Island that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on John F Kennedy Intl 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 John F Kennedy Intl to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from John F Kennedy Intl to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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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