How long is the flight from Phoenix to South Island?

For as low as $1,952, United Airlines can have you in South Island from Phoenix in 24h 32m. The distance between Phoenix and South Island is about 7121 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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.

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).

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

When flying from Phoenix to South Island, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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CHC

2 stops24h 32m

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David,Jan 2026

AKL - IAH

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

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AKL - IAH

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

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How long is the flight from Phoenix to South Island?
For as low as $1,952, United Airlines can have you in South Island from Phoenix in 24h 32m. The distance between Phoenix and South Island is about 7121 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Phoenix to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Phoenix to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Phoenix to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Phoenix to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Phoenix to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Phoenix 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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