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$819+ 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 11/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JFK — CHC
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
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3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,240
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$819
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,765
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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 November 3, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/51:00 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/1812:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,280
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:15 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops36h 40mQantas Airways
Mon 12/86:05 amCHC - JFK
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,343
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/195:15 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 11/266:05 amCHC - JFK
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,363
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:15 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops33h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 11/107:00 amZQN - JFK
2 stops25h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,364
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 12/15:15 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:15 amCHC - JFK
2 stops31h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$1,433
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/25:15 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops28h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 11/96:05 amCHC - JFK
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/1$1,442
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:15 pmJFK - ZQN
2 stops33h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 12/227:00 amZQN - JFK
2 stops25h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,468
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/15:15 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops36h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 12/126:05 amCHC - JFK
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,473
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.
Wed 12/35:15 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops36h 40mQantas Airways
Fri 12/126:05 amCHC - JFK
2 stops26h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,484
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop22h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/112:10 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,488
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:15 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2210:45 amZQN - JFK
2 stops25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,518
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/17:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 12/134:30 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/2$1,535

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Customize your flight search to find flights from John F Kennedy Intl 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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

7:20 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Christchurch

Fri 3/13

9:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,263

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

6:15 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 3/25

6:05 am-3:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,284

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/8

6:15 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 3/25

6:05 am-3:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,284

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 2/15

4:59 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops25h 26m

Christchurch

Sat 2/28

10:25 am-5:00 pm

2 stops24h 35m

$1,307

New YorkNelson

JFK - NSN

JFKNSN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 2/7

7:20 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

11:45 am-7:04 pm

2 stops25h 19m

$1,313

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/1

5:15 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 12/8

6:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,343

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

5:15 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 1/30

6:05 am-2:25 pm

2 stops26h 20m

$1,361

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

7:20 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/2

3:25 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops40h 55m

$1,396

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/15

6:15 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 3/22

7:00 am-3:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,405

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/13

4:59 pm-9:05 am

2 stops46h 06m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

9:00 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,416

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It’s optimal to fly from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 53% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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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 24h 55m. Air New Zealand provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,263. The distance from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to South Island is about 9116 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.

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