South Island

$505+ 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 8/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — CHC
May 6 — May 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 May 1, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$718
(oojo)

One-way from

$505
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,902
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From USA to South Island
One-way flight from USA to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($232 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025

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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 May 1, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/30$718
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/811:55 pmHNL - CHC
1 stop14h 15mFiji Airways
Thu 11/202:05 pmCHC - HNL
2 stops30h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/30$759
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/169:20 amHNL - ZQN
2 stops28h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 11/274:05 pmZQN - HNL
2 stops14h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/28$766
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/310:15 amHNL - CHC
1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 8/155:30 pmCHC - HNL
1 stop12h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$771
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/306:15 amCHC - LAX
2 stops31h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$797
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/138:20 amHNL - CHC
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/206:35 amCHC - HNL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$849
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 7/208:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop35h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$864
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/2310:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand
Mon 7/75:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop15h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/30$864
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/138:20 amHNL - ZQN
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/202:25 pmZQN - HNL
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$899
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Thu 10/305:15 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/112:05 pmCHC - SFO
2 stops23h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$930
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/174:35 pmSFO - CHC
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Sun 11/25:10 amCHC - SFO
2 stops30h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 4/30$1,010
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/296:20 pmIAH - CHC
2 stops23h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 12/132:10 pmCHC - IAH
2 stops24h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,037

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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 May 1, 2025.
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

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 8/22

10:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop24h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 9/7

5:20 pm-8:25 am

1 stop13h 05m

$771

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Sun 8/3

10:15 am-10:40 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 8/15

5:30 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 55m

$771

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Fri 6/13

8:20 am-5:35 pm

2 stops35h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 6/20

6:35 am-5:50 am

1 stop21h 15m

$849

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

10:10 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 40m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/20

8:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$864

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 6/23

10:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 7/7

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$864

HonoluluQueenstown

HNL - ZQN

HNLZQN

Honolulu

Fri 6/13

8:20 am-11:10 am

1 stop28h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 6/20

2:25 pm-11:25 am

1 stop19h 00m

$899

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

11:25 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 11/2

5:50 am-12:25 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$981

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Fri 10/17

6:39 pm-12:45 am

2 stops34h 06m

Christchurch

Sun 11/2

5:10 am-10:39 am

2 stops25h 29m

$1,010

HoustonChristchurch

IAH - CHC

IAHCHC

Houston George Bush Intcntl

Wed 9/10

9:55 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 9/20

8:10 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$1,043

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

10:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 7/30

5:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$1,049

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to South Island as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Island by month

Plan your trip to South Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 May 1, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and Fiji Airways from USA to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop
8.3
Very good

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dale,Apr 2025

SFO - TPE

Great experience. Check in process was excellent - both online and bag drop

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 ($505), Air New Zealand ($634), and Qantas Airways ($976).

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

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    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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from USA 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 6 airlines flying from USA to South Island

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$221Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$642Average$897FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$776Average$1,594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$974Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$1,099Average$1,873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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