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$653+ 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 12/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CHC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,205
(oojo)

One-way from

$653
(Fiji Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,790
From New York (NYC) to South Island
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 18% potential increase in price ($398 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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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 September 16, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/238:55 pmJFK - ZQN
1 stop29h 45mAir New Zealand
Thu 10/3010:25 amZQN - JFK
2 stops24h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,205
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/188:55 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/29:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop38h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,237
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 12/33:41 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops31h 14mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/215:00 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops21h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,245
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/238:55 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/58:35 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops38h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,254
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Wed 12/312:05 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops27h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/215:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops21h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,260
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/186:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops45h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/29:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops41h 59mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,277
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 11/207:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops26h 50mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/238:10 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop38h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,278
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/87:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops23h 15mAir New Zealand
Sat 11/223:30 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,285
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/227:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop22h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 11/242:40 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops20h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,288
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/249:00 amEWR - CHC
2 stops29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/74:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops31h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,301
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 11/227:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop27h 05mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/309:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop38h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,328
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 10/211:45 amEWR - CHC
2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 10/199:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops49h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,336

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

New York

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/23

8:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop29h 45m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/30

3:05 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$1,212

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Wed 12/3

2:15 pm-9:05 am

2 stops24h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 12/21

5:00 pm-8:59 pm

2 stops21h 59m

$1,276

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Thu 10/23

7:05 pm-11:25 am

2 stops47h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 10/30

2:15 pm-5:45 am

2 stops32h 30m

$1,349

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

9:45 am-11:05 pm

3 stops43h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 11/27

6:10 am-4:09 pm

3 stops51h 59m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/3

6:15 am-11:05 pm

3 stops46h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 11/16

6:10 am-8:07 am

3 stops43h 57m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/18

12:45 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops40h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 11/27

6:10 am-9:13 am

3 stops45h 03m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Wed 11/19

8:50 am-11:05 pm

3 stops44h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 11/27

6:10 am-11:59 am

3 stops47h 49m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/17

7:50 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops57h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 11/27

6:10 am-3:38 pm

3 stops51h 28m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 11/18

10:10 am-11:05 pm

3 stops42h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 11/25

6:10 am-11:59 am

3 stops47h 49m

$1,355

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/17

7:20 pm-1:25 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 11/30

8:10 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop38h 50m

$1,380

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 September 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, 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
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
505 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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
8,924 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
505 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

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

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.

  • 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 29h 45m. Fly via Air New Zealand, Air Canada, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. There are 9327 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, 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,276Average$1,829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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