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$994+ Cheap flights from LaGuardia, NY (LGA) 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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LGA — CHC
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,439
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$994
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,902
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Cheapest flights from LaGuardia to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from LaGuardia to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/15:56 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops23h 29mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/155:00 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$1,439
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 11/66:00 amLGA - ZQN
2 stops33h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/148:25 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops44h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,451
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Wed 5/282:27 pmLGA - CHC
3 stops27h 28mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/105:00 pmCHC - LGA
3 stops32h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,551
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/303:25 pmLGA - ZQN
3 stops26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/62:15 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,641
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 10/265:00 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops37h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 11/14:30 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops44h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,865
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Fri 5/303:25 pmLGA - ZQN
3 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/63:05 pmZQN - LGA
3 stops34h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,962
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/1611:40 amLGA - CHC
3 stops43h 25mAir Canada
Sat 10/116:35 amCHC - LGA
3 stops30h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$2,305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/279:55 amLGA - CHC
2 stops31h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/911:00 amCHC - LGA
3 stops26h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,375
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 5/276:50 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/96:00 amCHC - LGA
2 stops27h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,632

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Customize your flight search to find flights from LaGuardia 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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York LaGuardia Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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LaGuardia

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 8/1

5:56 pm-9:25 am

2 stops23h 29m

Christchurch

Fri 8/15

5:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$1,439

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 5/28

2:27 pm-9:55 am

3 stops27h 28m

Christchurch

Tue 6/10

5:00 pm-9:11 am

3 stops32h 11m

$1,551

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

3:25 pm-9:50 am

3 stops26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

2:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,641

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

5:58 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 22m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

2:15 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,715

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Sun 10/26

5:00 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

4:30 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops44h 30m

$1,865

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Fri 5/30

3:25 pm-9:50 am

3 stops26h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/6

3:05 pm-9:46 am

3 stops34h 41m

$1,962

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 6/16

11:40 am-11:05 pm

3 stops43h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 10/11

6:35 am-7:59 pm

3 stops30h 24m

$2,305

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

9:55 am-8:55 am

2 stops31h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 6/9

11:00 am-9:43 pm

3 stops26h 43m

$2,375

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 5/27

6:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 6/9

6:00 am-5:56 pm

2 stops27h 56m

$2,632

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 5/19

6:50 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,235

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to South Island

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from New York to South Island. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
829 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,245 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Apr 2025

IAH - MSP

wish I didn't have to pay for wifi as I could not redeem my miles from my phone to pay for drinks

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New York LaGuardia Airport to South Island one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Air New Zealand. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $994. Users have also found prices from $1,044 and $1,248 on Qantas Airways and United Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York LaGuardia Airport to South Island?

    Most travelers choose New York LaGuardia - Christchurch, New York LaGuardia - Queenstown Intl or New York LaGuardia - Nelson when deciding on the best route from New York LaGuardia Airport to South Island.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York LaGuardia Airport to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from New York LaGuardia 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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