Cheap flights from South Island to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $768

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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — JFK
14 Oct — 21 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Island to John F Kennedy Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to John F Kennedy Intl flight deals. Data was last updated 14 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,601

One-way from

$768
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 6/3-10/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 30m total
  • South Island to New York
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 34m total
  • South Island to New York

Find flight deals from South Island to John F Kennedy Intl

Cheapest flights from South Island to John F Kennedy Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to John F Kennedy Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Sun 2/1115:55CHC - JFK
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 17/1117:38JFK - CHC
2 stops36h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,601
Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JFK
2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15JFK - CHC
1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,602
Fri 17/1009:40CHC - JFK
1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 26/1011:00JFK - CHC
2 stops43h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,616
Tue 9/1209:00CHC - JFK
2 stops30h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/115:59JFK - CHC
2 stops27h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,624
Mon 27/1009:50CHC - JFK
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1117:30JFK - CHC
2 stops36h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,636
Tue 28/1007:00ZQN - JFK
2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/1117:30JFK - ZQN
2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/9$1,740
Mon 13/1010:50ZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 22/1015:29JFK - ZQN
2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9$1,758
Wed 29/1007:00ZQN - JFK
2 stops31h 18mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1116:12JFK - ZQN
2 stops30h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,767
Sun 23/1108:35IVC - JFK
2 stops50h 25mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/1119:20JFK - IVC
2 stops25h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/9$2,327
Tue 28/1020:50ZQN - JFK
3 stops42h 49mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1109:45JFK - ZQN
3 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/9$2,441
Wed 29/1010:45ZQN - JFK
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1117:15JFK - ZQN
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$2,463
Mon 13/1007:05ZQN - JFK
2 stops40h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 22/1017:30JFK - ZQN
2 stops34h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$2,646

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport that are best for you.

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South Island

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 2/11

15:55-07:30

2 stops32h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

17:38-23:55

2 stops36h 17m

$1,601

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

06:05-21:13

2 stops32h 08m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

17:15-13:15

1 stop26h 00m

$1,604

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

09:50-14:25

1 stop22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

15:30-23:55

2 stops39h 25m

$1,617

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

08:30-16:20

1 stop24h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

21:00-23:55

2 stops57h 55m

$1,627

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

13:50-16:20

1 stop19h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/11

17:29-15:25

2 stops28h 56m

$1,643

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Tue 28/10

07:00-23:53

2 stops33h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

17:30-21:05

2 stops33h 35m

$1,740

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Mon 13/10

10:50-16:20

1 stop22h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 22/10

15:29-14:30

2 stops30h 01m

$1,758

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Wed 29/10

07:00-19:55

2 stops29h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

17:15-16:50

1 stop29h 35m

$1,758

InvercargillNew York

IVC - JFK

IVCJFK

Invercargill

Sun 23/11

08:35-17:00

2 stops50h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 27/11

19:20-15:05

2 stops25h 45m

$2,327

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Tue 28/10

20:50-22:39

3 stops42h 49m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/11

09:45-19:55

3 stops40h 10m

$2,441

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Reviews of airlines servicing John F Kennedy Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to John F Kennedy Intl. 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 John F Kennedy Intl. Reviews last updated 14 September 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways from South Island to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

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Top 2 airlines flying from South Island to John F Kennedy Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,390Average$1,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,678Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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