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$722+ 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 9/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHC
Aug 7 — Aug 141
Thu 8/7
Thu 8/14
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 August 2, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,224
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$722
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,497
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 August 2, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:15 amLGA - CHC
3 stops46h 50mAir Canada
Sun 11/166:10 amCHC - LGA
3 stops43h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,130
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Sun 11/166:10 amCHC - EWR
2 stops28h 43mAir Canada
Deal found 8/1$1,161
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/246:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/78:50 amCHC - EWR
2 stops26h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,182
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 10/206:55 amJFK - CHC
3 stops47h 10mAir Canada
Sun 11/25:10 amCHC - JFK
3 stops34h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 7/31$1,224
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/269:45 amJFK - CHC
3 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/16:10 amCHC - JFK
2 stops52h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,243
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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.
Sat 11/18:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops23h 40mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/151:20 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops21h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,373
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/247:45 amLGA - CHC
2 stops31h 20mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/79:00 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops41h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/1$1,406
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:30 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/206:00 amCHC - JFK
2 stops32h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/1$1,461
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Wed 10/223:50 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/33:05 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops24h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/30$1,461
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 10/273:59 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops30h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/96:15 amCHC - LGA
2 stops27h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,477
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 12/18:20 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops68h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/142:15 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops27h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$1,532
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/229:00 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/33:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops33h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/30$1,534

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 August 2, 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

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/20

6:55 am-11:05 pm

3 stops47h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 11/2

5:10 am-10:39 pm

3 stops34h 29m

$1,224

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/20

8:35 am-11:05 pm

3 stops45h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 11/2

5:10 am-8:07 am

3 stops43h 57m

$1,235

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 10/26

9:45 am-11:55 pm

3 stops45h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 11/1

6:10 am-5:14 pm

2 stops52h 04m

$1,243

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/13

8:55 pm-11:25 am

1 stop21h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 10/26

7:50 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,380

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 10/8

4:30 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 10/20

6:00 am-9:20 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$1,461

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/22

3:50 pm-9:50 am

2 stops25h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/3

3:05 pm-9:45 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$1,461

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 10/27

3:59 pm-3:25 pm

2 stops30h 26m

Christchurch

Sun 11/9

6:15 am-4:01 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,477

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Mon 10/20

6:20 pm-5:35 pm

3 stops30h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 11/2

5:10 am-4:53 pm

2 stops28h 43m

$1,505

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 10/22

9:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 11/3

3:05 pm-6:59 am

2 stops33h 54m

$1,534

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/8

9:55 am-8:55 am

2 stops30h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 10/20

9:00 pm-9:58 pm

2 stops41h 58m

$1,577

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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 2, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Fiji Airways from New York 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
501 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
887 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $889. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, 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 August 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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