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$849+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHC
may. 6 — may. 131
mar. 5/6
mar. 5/13
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to South Island

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Most accurate provider

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3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,412
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$849
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

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

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.
dom. 10/266:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/16:10 amCHC - EWR
2 stops27h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,291
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.
dom. 8/319:00 amEWR - DUD
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 9/73:10 pmDUD - EWR
2 stops23h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,392
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.
jue. 8/74:59 pmEWR - CHC
3 stops62h 06mAir Canada
jue. 8/216:05 amCHC - EWR
2 stops40h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,395
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.
jue. 11/68:30 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops38h 05mAir New Zealand
vie. 11/143:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops25h 58mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$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.
mié. 5/282:15 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand
mar. 6/103:05 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops30h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$1,439
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/116:10 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops28h 20mAir Canada
mar. 9/162:25 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops42h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$1,609
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
jue. 9/1112:04 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops34h 26mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/168:50 pmZQN - EWR
3 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$2,043
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 11/94:10 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops29h 15mQantas Airways
jue. 11/206:00 amCHC - EWR
2 stops30h 44mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/30$2,661
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/2611:55 pmEWR - CHC
3 stops45h 05mEmirates
sáb. 11/16:20 pmCHC - EWR
3 stops44h 50mEmirates
Deal found 4/30$2,816
This Singapore 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 Singapore Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 10/269:35 amEWR - CHC
2 stops33h 50mSingapore Airlines
sáb. 11/112:00 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop35h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/30$2,948
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
vie. 6/138:00 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops45h 50mUnited Airlines
vie. 6/203:25 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops44h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$3,112
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 6/1311:55 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops46h 35mEmirates
vie. 6/208:50 pmZQN - EWR
3 stops64h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$4,728

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

Fly from

Newark

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

dom. 10/26

6:30 pm-12:40 am

2 stops37h 10m

Christchurch

sáb. 11/1

6:10 am-4:51 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,291

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

jue. 8/7

4:59 pm-11:05 pm

3 stops62h 06m

Christchurch

jue. 8/21

6:05 am-6:46 am

2 stops40h 41m

$1,395

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

mié. 5/28

2:15 pm-8:55 am

2 stops26h 40m

Christchurch

mar. 6/10

3:05 pm-5:08 am

2 stops30h 03m

$1,439

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

jue. 9/11

6:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 20m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 9/16

2:25 pm-4:59 pm

2 stops42h 34m

$1,609

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

vie. 5/30

5:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops29h 20m

Queenstown Intl

vie. 6/6

12:10 pm-1:00 am

2 stops28h 50m

$1,810

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

jue. 9/11

12:04 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops34h 26m

Queenstown Intl

mar. 9/16

8:50 pm-10:49 pm

3 stops41h 59m

$2,043

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

dom. 10/26

11:55 pm-2:00 pm

3 stops45h 05m

Christchurch

sáb. 11/1

6:20 pm-10:10 pm

3 stops44h 50m

$2,816

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

dom. 10/26

9:35 am-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Christchurch

sáb. 11/1

12:00 pm-6:30 am

1 stop35h 30m

$2,948

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

vie. 6/13

8:00 pm-9:50 am

2 stops45h 50m

Queenstown Intl

vie. 6/20

3:25 pm-8:17 pm

2 stops44h 52m

$3,112

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

vie. 6/13

11:55 pm-2:30 pm

3 stops46h 35m

Queenstown Intl

vie. 6/20

8:50 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops64h 30m

$4,728

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to South Island

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

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 mayo 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport 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 mayo 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
472 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,696 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,245 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,292 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to South Island one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $994 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $1,362 and Singapore Airlines from $3,280 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Newark Airport to South Island?

    When deciding which route to take from Newark Airport to South Island consider Newark - Christchurch, Newark - Queenstown Intl or Newark - Dunedin as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to South Island?

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

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Newark 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 mayo 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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