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$801+ 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 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHC
Dec 3 — Dec 101
Wed 12/3
Wed 12/10
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 November 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,199
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$801
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,765
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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 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 Travelocity 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:25 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/68:10 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops38h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,332
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 Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/12:20 pmEWR - CHC
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/89:50 amCHC - EWR
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,414
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/18:10 amEWR - CHC
2 stops32h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 amCHC - EWR
2 stops43h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,432
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 United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:00 amEWR - CHC
1 stop30h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/122:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,451
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/39:55 amLGA - CHC
2 stops30h 40mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/122:15 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops22h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,456
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

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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 November 3, 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

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Mon 3/2

6:25 pm-12:40 am

2 stops36h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 3/13

6:10 am-9:53 pm

3 stops32h 43m

$1,260

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

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/8

7:55 am-9:55 am

2 stops33h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 3/26

5:00 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops20h 55m

$1,271

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 3/2

3:36 pm-9:05 am

2 stops23h 29m

Christchurch

Fri 3/13

3:05 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$1,271

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

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Sat 2/7

12:00 pm-9:30 am

2 stops27h 30m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

1:15 pm-6:53 pm

2 stops47h 38m

$1,318

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Fri 2/6

3:41 pm-9:05 am

2 stops23h 24m

Christchurch

Fri 2/27

5:00 pm-8:51 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$1,318

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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 November 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and United Airlines 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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
521 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
521 reviews

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

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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  • How long is the flight from New York to South Island?

    There are many flights that can get you from New York to South Island in 24h 55m. Fly via Air Canada, Air New Zealand, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 9116 mi between New York and South Island. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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, New York LaGuardia - Christchurch or Newark - 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.

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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 November 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,276Average$1,801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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