South Island

$398+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
Feb 6 — Feb 131
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Cheap flight deals from USA to South Island

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to South Island flight deals. Data was last updated January 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$639
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$398
(Air Canada)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,851
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From USA to South Island
One-way flight from USA to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 24% potential increase in price ($566 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 6% potential price decrease ($104 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Cheapest flights from USA to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 7, 2026.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 1/2710:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/1410:30 amCHC - LAX
2 stops22h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$639
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Sun 3/2212:50 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops28h 35mAir Canada
Wed 4/16:30 amCHC - LAX
2 stops29h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 1/5$644
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sun 3/2211:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/18:30 amCHC - LAX
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$653
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Wed 2/1110:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/136:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$658
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 3/286:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/66:00 amCHC - LAX
2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$672
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 3/92:50 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/206:20 amCHC - LAX
2 stops30h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$685
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 2/206:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Mon 3/98:45 amCHC - LAX
2 stops27h 44mAir Canada
Deal found 1/6$690
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/2610:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/79:50 amCHC - LAX
2 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$704
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Mon 3/26:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/126:20 amCHC - LAX
2 stops25h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$713
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 3/26:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mAir Canada
Tue 3/176:10 amCHC - LAX
2 stops35h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 1/5$721
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 5/511:55 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops26h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/147:00 amZQN - LAX
2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$722
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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.
Mon 4/68:00 pmSEA - CHC
2 stops32h 05mAir Canada
Wed 4/226:00 amCHC - SEA
2 stops32h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 1/5$782

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

USA

Fly to

South Island

Route

Depart

Return

Price

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Mon 5/4

7:45 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops32h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 5/11

6:00 am-9:30 am

2 stops22h 30m

$782

PortlandChristchurch

PDX - CHC

PDXCHC

Portland

Sat 3/7

9:50 am-11:05 pm

2 stops40h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 3/15

6:10 am-9:15 am

2 stops23h 05m

$825

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 3/28

11:35 pm-5:35 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 4/6

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$850

SeattleChristchurch

SEA - CHC

SEACHC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 3/7

3:40 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 3/20

6:10 am-9:31 am

2 stops23h 21m

$867

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/12

8:50 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/25

5:30 pm-5:50 am

1 stop32h 20m

$879

SeattleChristchurch

SEA - CHC

SEACHC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/14

10:10 am-12:40 am

2 stops43h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 4/27

6:00 am-10:08 pm

2 stops35h 08m

$902

SeattleChristchurch

SEA - CHC

SEACHC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 4/12

5:50 am-12:40 am

2 stops47h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-10:08 pm

2 stops35h 08m

$902

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 2/20

10:05 pm-7:25 am

2 stops36h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 3/6

10:30 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$911

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 2/28

10:35 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Christchurch

Thu 3/12

5:00 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop15h 15m

$920

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 3/28

9:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 4/12

12:40 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$926

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Best time to book a flight from USA to South Island

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Island (average of $89). Flying from USA to South Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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.

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 7, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways from the United States to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA 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 USA to South Island?

    Airlines like Air Canada, Air New Zealand, and American Airlines fly from USA to South Island in about 17h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 05m. The distance from USA to South Island is about 6886 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to South Island one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from USA to South Island are Fiji Airways ($316), Air New Zealand ($491), and Qantas Airways ($495).

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to South Island?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Island (average of $89). Flying from USA to South Island in June is currently the most expensive (average of $745). 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 6 airlines flying from USA to South Island

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$619Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$844Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$863Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$866Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,108Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,199Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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