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$466+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHC
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to South Island

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 January 29, 2026.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 5/510:54 am
EWR
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CHC
2 stops35h 26m
Air Canada
Sun 5/176:00 am
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops26h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 1/27$1,041
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 5/56:05 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/176:00 am
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops26h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,104
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/284:40 pm
EWR
-
CHC
1 stop23h 55m
Air New Zealand
Wed 2/118:50 am
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops30h 29m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,121
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 9/144:20 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops26h 05m
Air New Zealand
Mon 9/285:00 pm
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops23h 03m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/28$1,123
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 11/16:15 pm
EWR
-
ZQN
2 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/48:50 pm
ZQN
-
EWR
2 stops37h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,156
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/223:40 pm
EWR
-
ZQN
2 stops26h 10m
Air New Zealand
Sat 5/25:20 pm
ZQN
-
EWR
2 stops27h 53m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,168
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/93:40 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops25h 55m
Air New Zealand
Sat 4/184:40 pm
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops22h 19m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,168
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/112:15 pm
EWR
-
ZQN
2 stops29h 10m
Air New Zealand
Fri 5/158:25 pm
ZQN
-
EWR
2 stops50h 27m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,189
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 11/217:00 am
EWR
-
ZQN
2 stops34h 25m
Air New Zealand
Mon 11/305:20 pm
ZQN
-
EWR
2 stops43h 39m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/27$1,190
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 1/286:25 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/116:10 am
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops28h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$1,193
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/144:12 pm
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops27h 58m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/212:10 pm
CHC
-
EWR
3 stops39h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$1,201
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 11/1010:30 am
EWR
-
ZQN
2 stops33h 00m
Air New Zealand
Mon 11/302:15 pm
ZQN
-
EWR
2 stops36h 22m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 1/28$1,211

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 January 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,041
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$466
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,851
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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 January 29, 2026.
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

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Wed 4/22

3:40 pm-9:50 am

2 stops26h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/2

5:20 pm-5:13 am

2 stops27h 53m

$1,168

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 4/9

3:40 pm-9:35 am

2 stops25h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 4/18

4:40 pm-10:59 pm

2 stops22h 19m

$1,168

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sun 5/17

6:00 am-11:25 am

2 stops37h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/23

1:05 pm-1:04 am

2 stops27h 59m

$1,232

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Tue 2/17

7:30 am-4:35 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/3

10:35 am-5:59 am

2 stops37h 24m

$1,283

NewarkNelson

EWR - NSN

EWRNSN

Newark

Sat 2/7

6:00 pm-10:35 am

2 stops46h 35m

Nelson

Tue 2/17

1:15 pm-3:27 pm

2 stops44h 12m

$1,292

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sat 2/14

8:49 pm-11:25 am

2 stops44h 36m

Christchurch

Sat 3/7

5:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$1,324

NewarkBlenheim

EWR - BHE

EWRBHE

Newark

Fri 3/13

2:40 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops33h 20m

Blenheim

Fri 3/20

12:15 pm-10:47 pm

2 stops27h 32m

$1,339

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 4/9

1:33 pm-12:20 am

3 stops42h 47m

Christchurch

Sat 4/18

1:05 pm-5:45 am

2 stops32h 40m

$1,398

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Fri 2/13

2:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

2:15 pm-8:26 pm

1 stop24h 11m

$1,408

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sat 3/14

6:25 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops32h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 3/21

8:50 pm-4:53 pm

2 stops37h 03m

$1,446

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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 January 29, 2026.
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
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
577 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

Couple of spare seats on this flight so people could spread a little. Much better than a full plane

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.

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

    Departing from Newark Airport to South Island will take you 26h 10m. The distance from Newark Airport to South Island is about 9311 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.

  • 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?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Newark to South Island.

  • 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.

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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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,276Average$1,718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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