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$764+ Cheap flights from Kansas City (MCI) 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 9/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MCI — CHC
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Kansas City to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Kansas City to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$911
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$764
(Mytrip)
From Kansas City to South Island
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Cheapest flights from Kansas City to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Kansas City to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/91:45 pmMCI - CHC
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/249:40 amCHC - MCI
2 stops22h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/13$911
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/95:35 pmMCI - CHC
2 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/244:00 pmCHC - MCI
3 stops24h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$1,415
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Sun 11/99:05 amMCI - CHC
3 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/244:00 pmCHC - MCI
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$2,233
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/276:00 pmMCI - ZQN
2 stops45h 50mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/43:05 pmZQN - MCI
3 stops48h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$2,633

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Kansas City 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Kansas City to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Kansas City

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Sun 11/9

1:45 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 11/24

9:40 am-12:50 pm

2 stops22h 10m

$911

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Sun 11/9

5:35 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 11/24

4:00 pm-9:50 pm

3 stops24h 50m

$1,415

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Sun 11/9

9:05 am-9:55 am

3 stops29h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 11/24

4:00 pm-9:50 pm

3 stops24h 50m

$2,233

Kansas CityQueenstown

MCI - ZQN

MCIZQN

Kansas City

Sat 9/27

6:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 10/4

10:35 am-5:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$2,633

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Wed 9/17

4:05 pm-8:25 pm

3 stops35h 20m

$764

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Sat 11/1

6:18 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$786

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Wed 9/17

6:26 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$829

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Tue 8/19

6:16 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 09m

$929

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Tue 8/19

6:45 am-3:25 pm

3 stops39h 40m

$1,108

Kansas CityChristchurch

MCI - CHC

MCICHC

Kansas City

Wed 8/20

3:37 pm-3:25 pm

3 stops54h 48m

$1,108

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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 August 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand from Kansas City to South Island to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
504 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Kansas City to South Island?

    Located just 17.4 mi from the city center, Kansas City (MCI) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to South Island from Kansas City.

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Kansas City 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 Kansas City to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Kansas City to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Kansas City 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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Top airline flying from Kansas City to South Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Kansas City 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$893Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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