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Cheap flights from South Island to Los Angeles from $490

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
12 Dec — 19 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Island (zzEDG) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 7 December 2024.

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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 7 December 2024.

Tue 24/1206:00CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Sun 12/123:55LAX - CHC
1 stop20h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$1,843
Tue 24/1214:15CHC - LAX
2 stops23h 06mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/108:20LAX - CHC
2 stops29h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12$1,917
Fri 27/1216:25ZQN - LAX
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 2/121:20LAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/12$2,251
Fri 27/1218:20ZQN - LAX
3 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/120:00LAX - ZQN
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$3,643
Fri 27/1220:35ZQN - LAX
3 stops61h 10mEmirates
Thu 2/115:35LAX - ZQN
3 stops48h 10mEmirates
Deal found 6/12$4,747
Mon 23/1201:05CHC - LAX
1 stop39h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 12/122:05LAX - CHC
1 stop39h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$5,855

Find flights from South Island to Los Angeles within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to Los Angeles 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 141,815 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2024.

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ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

14:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

22:35-13:20

1 stop17h 45m

$940

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

14:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

22:35-17:35

2 stops22h 00m

$1,133

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

06:10-13:18

2 stops28h 08m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

17:10-00:40

2 stops34h 30m

$1,565

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

12:00-11:15

1 stop20h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

20:00-17:35

1 stop24h 35m

$1,711

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 21/1

16:30-12:10

2 stops40h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/1

22:55-23:55

1 stop28h 00m

$1,732

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 15/2

06:15-10:25

2 stops25h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/2

00:55-14:10

2 stops40h 15m

$1,775

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/12

16:25-17:25

1 stop22h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/1

21:20-21:05

1 stop26h 45m

$2,251

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 17/4

06:10-07:10

2 stops44h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 26/4

00:05-00:45

2 stops53h 40m

$2,255

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Fri 27/12

18:20-11:10

3 stops37h 50m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/1

20:00-13:05

2 stops20h 05m

$3,643

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 17/4

06:20-14:15

3 stops74h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 27/4

16:40-12:55

2 stops49h 15m

$3,734

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to Los Angeles

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Island to Los Angeles including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $729). Flying from South Island to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 EDG to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 December 2024.

When flying from South Island to Los Angeles, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 7 December 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and United Airlines from South Island to Los Angeles by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.4
Very Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.4
Very Good
1,283 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
195 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
3,446 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.1
Very Good
1,338 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

8.0
Very Good
512 reviews
8.4
Very Good
1,283 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Food

8.0

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

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.

  • 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 $490. Air New Zealand flights start at $833 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $859 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 $729). Flying from South Island to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $969). 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 South Island to Los Angeles

Discover the top 6 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 141,815 searches. Data last updated 7 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,081Average$1,263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,103Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,196Average$1,881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%