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$385+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to South Island

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LAX — CHC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Riverside to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$877
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$385
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$981
From Riverside to South Island
One-way flight from Riverside to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 21% potential increase in price ($319 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/149:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/216:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$877
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.
Tue 10/2111:55 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$916
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Fri 12/58:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops18h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 12/218:10 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop35h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$952
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 10/2211:55 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/299:00 amCHC - LAX
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$962
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/226:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Tue 12/210:30 amCHC - LAX
2 stops22h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$966
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Wed 10/111:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 10/156:00 amCHC - LAX
1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$969
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Wed 10/299:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop38h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/510:20 amCHC - LAX
2 stops21h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$977
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 11/1910:50 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops38h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 12/15:30 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops42h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$987
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Wed 11/510:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/195:30 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,048
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 11/510:50 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops37h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 11/194:30 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,076
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Tue 10/289:10 pmLAX - BHE
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/92:35 pmBHE - LAX
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/14$1,101
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Thu 9/259:35 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop22h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 3/75:30 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops34h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/14$1,128

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 Riverside to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Riverside

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Fri 12/5

7:05 pm-11:40 am

2 stops19h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 12/21

7:50 pm-10:40 am

2 stops35h 50m

$964

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 11/19

10:50 pm-10:05 am

2 stops38h 15m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 12/1

5:30 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops42h 00m

$987

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

9:35 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops46h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 10/28

10:30 am-3:30 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,023

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

10:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 10/26

6:50 pm-8:25 am

2 stops33h 35m

$1,023

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

8:50 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 10/26

4:20 pm-7:05 am

2 stops34h 45m

$1,036

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

10:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Christchurch

Wed 10/29

9:50 am-3:30 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,036

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

10:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops28h 05m

Christchurch

Mon 10/27

6:05 am-7:05 am

1 stop21h 00m

$1,037

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

9:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop31h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 10/30

6:05 am-1:30 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$1,050

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 10/21

10:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Christchurch

Mon 10/27

6:05 am-8:25 am

1 stop22h 20m

$1,050

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

10:40 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 10/27

6:00 am-2:56 pm

2 stops28h 56m

$1,073

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Riverside to South Island

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riverside to South Island?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from R1V to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from Riverside 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.

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 Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from Riverside 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.

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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  • How long is the flight from Riverside to South Island?

    For as low as $964, Air New Zealand can have you in South Island from Riverside in 19h 35m. Riverside and South Island are separated by a distance of 6886 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Riverside to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Riverside 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 3 airlines flying from Riverside to South Island

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$619Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$680Average$1,590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$866Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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