Cheap flights from South Island to Los Angeles from $628

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
8 Mar — 15 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Los Angeles

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 6 February 2026.

Sat 6/613:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 26/623:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,217
Thu 5/314:10
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 12/323:35
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,233
Sat 7/314:10
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 14/323:35
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,237
Sat 21/314:10
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sat 28/323:35
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,253
Sun 21/613:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Tue 30/623:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/2$1,288
Fri 15/509:40
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 1/823:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,314
Mon 23/315:55
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 35m
Qantas Airways
Mon 30/320:50
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop21h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 6/2$1,360
Mon 23/316:00
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops16h 15m
Air New Zealand
Mon 30/321:10
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 6/2$1,370
Sat 14/315:05
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop16h 35m
Air New Zealand
Sat 28/321:10
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop18h 15m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 4/2$1,685
Sat 12/909:00
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops23h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 23/923:55
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$1,736
Thu 19/307:00
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sun 22/322:25
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop26h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 5/2$1,761
Sat 21/317:20
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop14h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 28/322:25
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2$1,862

Find flight deals from South Island to Los Angeles

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Los Angeles flight deals. Data was last updated 6 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,217

One-way from

$628
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 6/6-26/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • South Island to Los Angeles
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 7/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 50m total
  • South Island to Los Angeles

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to Los Angeles that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

14:10-12:00

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/3

23:35-13:10

1 stop17h 35m

$1,237

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

14:10-13:00

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/3

23:35-13:05

1 stop17h 30m

$1,253

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 21/6

13:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/6

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,288

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 23/3

15:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 30/3

20:50-14:45

1 stop21h 55m

$1,360

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 2/4

14:05-12:55

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,389

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

09:50-12:00

2 stops23h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

23:35-13:10

1 stop17h 35m

$1,404

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

10:30-12:00

2 stops22h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/3

23:35-13:10

1 stop17h 35m

$1,405

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

10:30-13:05

2 stops21h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,431

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 14/3

13:05-11:40

2 stops18h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 28/3

20:05-10:40

2 stops18h 35m

$1,685

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/3

07:00-13:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

22:25-21:05

1 stop26h 40m

$1,761

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Los Angeles

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Los Angeles (average of $991). Flying from South Island to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,197). 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 Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 6 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from South Island to Los Angeles. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

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 South Island to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from South Island?

    Los Angeles (LAX), located 15.1 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from South Island to Los Angeles.

  • How long is the flight from South Island to Los Angeles?

    Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and Qantas Airways can get you from South Island to Los Angeles in just under 18h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 55m. The distance from South Island to Los Angeles is about 11426 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $550. Air New Zealand flights start at $588 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $602 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to Los Angeles 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 South Island to Los Angeles?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Los Angeles (average of $991). Flying from South Island to Los Angeles in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,197). 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 4 airlines flying from South Island to Los Angeles

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Los Angeles. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 6 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$589Average$1,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$962Average$1,204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$991Average$1,570FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,256Average$1,835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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