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$605+ 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 5/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHC
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 3, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:00 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/212:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop28h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,251
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/310:00 amEWR - CHC
1 stop30h 35mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/101:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops25h 24mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/2$1,420
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Mon 12/18:00 amEWR - CHC
2 stops43h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/84:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops26h 41mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/30$1,425
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:25 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/104:35 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops42h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:00 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop22h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/102:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop26h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,501
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:20 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop44h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/102:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop22h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,520
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/36:25 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/219:50 amCHC - EWR
2 stops25h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$1,536
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/285:00 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop23h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/126:00 amCHC - EWR
2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,551
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/282:00 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop26h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/101:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops23h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,566
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:20 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/82:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop20h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,570
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:20 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop44h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/71:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,585
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:00 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop25h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/132:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,601

Find flight deals from Newark to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Newark to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,172
(oojo)

One-way from

$605
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,779
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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Newark

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Tue 5/5

5:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops24h 25m

Christchurch

Sun 5/17

8:10 pm-12:23 am

2 stops44h 13m

$1,173

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Mon 4/20

6:30 pm-8:35 am

2 stops46h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/29

2:15 pm-5:11 am

2 stops30h 56m

$1,187

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 4/22

3:40 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/2

3:05 pm-12:35 am

2 stops25h 30m

$1,222

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Tue 4/28

6:00 pm-11:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/11

10:35 am-11:26 pm

2 stops28h 51m

$1,232

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Tue 3/31

8:29 pm-9:50 am

2 stops44h 21m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/18

3:05 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops23h 54m

$1,234

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Thu 4/30

4:20 pm-9:50 am

2 stops25h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 5/10

3:05 pm-12:23 am

2 stops25h 18m

$1,247

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Tue 4/28

3:40 pm-8:35 am

2 stops24h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 5/12

12:10 pm-12:23 am

2 stops28h 13m

$1,260

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Wed 3/4

3:00 pm-10:10 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 3/11

5:00 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$1,261

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Fri 2/6

2:10 pm-10:25 am

2 stops26h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 2/27

4:00 pm-8:57 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$1,261

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Sat 2/7

7:29 pm-10:35 am

2 stops45h 06m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

3:50 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops41h 37m

$1,262

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It’s optimal to fly from Newark Airport to South Island at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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 December 3, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand from Newark Airport to South Island. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
542 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
542 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
542 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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  • How long is the flight from Newark Airport to South Island?

    Departing from Newark Airport to South Island will take you 24h 25m. The distance from Newark Airport to South Island is about 9099 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 - Blenheim as they are the most popular.

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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 December 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,276Average$1,800FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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