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$497+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 6/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHC
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New York to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New York to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,335
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$497
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,770
From New York (NYC) to South Island
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Cheapest flights from New York to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 11/56:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/196:10 amCHC - EWR
2 stops28h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,220
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 7/276:15 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops38h 30mAir Canada
Sun 8/36:05 amCHC - EWR
2 stops26h 54mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,247
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sat 11/19:45 amJFK - CHC
3 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/126:10 amCHC - JFK
3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,326
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Sun 10/267:45 pmLGA - CHC
3 stops58h 20mAir Canada
Sat 11/16:10 amCHC - LGA
3 stops30h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$1,326
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Sun 10/268:45 pmLGA - CHC
3 stops57h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/16:10 amCHC - LGA
3 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,327
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 12/64:55 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops26h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 12/202:10 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops26h 08mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,470
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Wed 9/176:20 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops28h 00mAir Canada
Tue 9/236:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops45h 16mAir Canada
Deal found 6/12$1,566
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/86:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops37h 39mQantas Airways
Fri 9/198:30 amCHC - JFK
1 stop23h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,676
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 9/86:05 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops29h 20mQantas Airways
Fri 9/196:00 amCHC - LGA
2 stops28h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,682
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 8/79:55 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop21h 30mAir New Zealand
Thu 8/212:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/10$1,698
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/95:29 pmJFK - ZQN
3 stops32h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/244:25 pmZQN - JFK
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,760
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 9/177:02 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops34h 13mQantas Airways
Wed 9/247:05 amZQN - LGA
2 stops27h 54mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,769

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 June 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South Island that are best for you.

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New York

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 7/27

6:15 pm-12:45 am

2 stops38h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

6:05 am-4:59 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,247

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/26

1:05 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops35h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

4:00 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$1,345

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sat 7/26

5:55 am-4:15 pm

3 stops42h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

9:40 am-6:05 am

3 stops36h 25m

$1,391

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sat 7/26

6:15 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops30h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/2

6:05 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops45h 11m

$1,576

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/12

6:59 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops25h 16m

Christchurch

Thu 8/28

1:05 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops26h 25m

$1,630

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/8

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops37h 39m

Christchurch

Fri 9/19

8:30 am-4:20 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$1,676

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 9/8

6:05 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 9/19

6:00 am-6:59 pm

2 stops28h 59m

$1,682

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 8/7

9:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 8/21

3:30 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,698

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/17

7:02 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops34h 13m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 9/24

7:05 am-6:59 pm

2 stops27h 54m

$1,769

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/6

6:29 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops34h 46m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 8/13

7:05 am-9:00 pm

2 stops29h 55m

$1,769

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Best time to book a flight from New York to South Island

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 June 12, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to South Island as you normally would.

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 June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with EVA Air, Asiana Airlines and Fiji Airways from New York to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very good
440 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
194 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,302 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,202 reviews

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,May 2025

TPE - SFO

Flight staff were very courteous and efficient. Aircraft (seats, lavatories, etc) kept clean and replenished. Food service was timed perfectly and was delicious and had right amount

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,227. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from New York to South Island for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to South Island consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Christchurch, Newark - Christchurch or New York LaGuardia - Christchurch as they are the most popular.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on New York to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to South Island?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New York to South Island.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New York to South Island?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 to South Island?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from New York 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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