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Cheap flights from South Island to New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport from $924

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — JFK
3 Jan — 10 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 December 2025.

Tue 9/1209:50CHC - JFK
2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/111:00JFK - CHC
2 stops42h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,295
Tue 9/1220:35CHC - JFK
1 stop35h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 20/115:30JFK - CHC
2 stops29h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$2,500
Tue 9/1216:20CHC - JFK
1 stop40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/117:30JFK - CHC
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$2,552
Tue 9/1206:10CHC - JFK
3 stops34h 29mAir Canada
Tue 20/109:45JFK - CHC
3 stops43h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 3/12$4,414
Tue 9/1218:20CHC - JFK
2 stops37h 35mEmirates
Tue 20/122:20JFK - CHC
3 stops45h 40mEmirates
Deal found 3/12$5,124
Mon 8/1201:05CHC - JFK
1 stop34h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/122:05JFK - CHC
1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/12$9,670

Find 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 4 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,754

One-way from

$924
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 32m total
  • South Island to New York
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 59m total
  • South Island to New York
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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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John F Kennedy Intl

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

09:50-11:30

2 stops43h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

06:00-13:15

2 stops37h 15m

$1,798

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

13:00-17:00

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

19:20-10:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,879

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

10:45-21:08

2 stops28h 23m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

09:30-21:05

2 stops41h 35m

$2,161

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

15:50-13:10

2 stops37h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

14:50-00:10

2 stops41h 20m

$2,197

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Tue 24/2

10:45-19:48

2 stops27h 03m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/3

16:30-12:45

2 stops27h 15m

$2,220

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:10-22:39

3 stops34h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

09:45-23:05

3 stops43h 20m

$2,229

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

13:20-17:00

2 stops21h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

19:20-13:55

1 stop24h 35m

$2,246

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

15:50-06:26

2 stops30h 36m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

19:20-08:40

1 stop21h 20m

$2,291

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sat 17/1

09:50-14:25

1 stop22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 24/1

14:40-13:15

2 stops28h 35m

$2,347

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:05-16:26

2 stops28h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-09:50

1 stop22h 35m

$2,348

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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 4 December 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
542 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
947 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
542 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Annabel,Dec 2025

WRE - AKL

Both my flights from Whangarei to Auckland and Auckland to Vancouver where late by an hour... That created a lot of anxiety that I would make it between flights, and had my husband waiting many hours for me in Vancouver to pick me up. Can there not be another plane on standby for when delays happen. The weather was not stormy, whatever the reason for the delay it happens a lot! Talking to local kiwis. No one is happy about it. The planes are also quite cold. I realise there is a belief that the cold helps one sleep, but that's a myth. It really doesn't. There is a certain warm temperature maybe a touch below body heat that is cosy to sleep. I dressed extra warm, with a t-shit, sweater and feather winter coat, still using the blanket for my legs, to stay warm on the flight back to Vancouver. It was uncomfortable in economy class. Not much room to stretch between two people. Everything else was lovely, the attendants, the food. I wish that there were more signs at the Auckland airport, knowing where to go would have been nice too. When I first landed in Auckland and had to go to domestic, it was my first time after 30 years. I asked someone where do I go? they said follow the line. They didn't say there was a bus, there were no signs saying free bus to and from domestic. It was pouring with rain, my plane again had arrived late from Brisbane, that time, air NZ all the way and I followed the line, hoping it was around the next corner, and the next corner, and the next... arriving soaked! With a few mins to spare to my auckland to whangarei flight. High anxiety that day too. When I went from Vancouver-Auckland-Brisbane. I again was confused with the signs to go international. And walking through the shops, would never have guest that was the way to go. I realise Auckland airport is getting construction done, maybe that will solve the way people go with better signs then. but for now its very confusing. Plus I saw someone purchase maple syrup at customs before their flight, and it was confiscated when they had their carry on bag checked. That doesn't seem right, made not want to purchase anything at customs. If its going to be confiscated. my recharger battery to use on the go to power charge my ipad and phone was confiscated that was over $100, would like my money back. It went from vancouver to brisbane to auckland and whangarei, then whangarei to auckland. but auckland to vancouver my luggage had the lock broken and a note saying they took it. kinda feel violated. Could customs not have called me over and asked me about it, and i could have carried it on in my carryon bag, because it seemed ok when i had it on my carry on, just not my suitcase. I ipad and phone have lithium batteries, didn't seem right. It was for charging when i was up north of newzealand on the beach. taking lots of photos needed it to recharge divices when there was no electricity driving in the car. anyway that was annoying. live and learn.

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,439Average$1,910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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