Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $1,025

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
9 Jan — 16 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Island to New York
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to New York. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 December 2025.

Tue 9/1209:50CHC - JFK
2 stops27h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/116:30JFK - CHC
2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,384
Tue 9/1209:50CHC - LGA
2 stops24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/117:13LGA - CHC
2 stops26h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,402
Mon 22/1213:45CHC - JFK
2 stops35h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1217:15JFK - CHC
1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$2,721
Tue 9/1209:15CHC - EWR
2 stops25h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/118:00EWR - CHC
2 stops25h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 8/12$3,242
Tue 9/1210:30CHC - EWR
2 stops24h 23mAir Canada
Tue 20/112:00EWR - CHC
3 stops41h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$3,970
Mon 22/1209:00CHC - JFK
1 stop23h 25mQantas Airways
Mon 29/1217:15JFK - CHC
1 stop32h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 8/12$4,044
Mon 22/1209:50CHC - LGA
2 stops23h 14mAmerican Airlines
Mon 29/1216:00LGA - CHC
2 stops27h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,094
Mon 22/1206:20CHC - EWR
2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1218:25EWR - CHC
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,305
Tue 9/1209:50CHC - JFK
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/113:40JFK - CHC
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$4,480
Mon 22/1206:10CHC - EWR
3 stops33h 49mAir Canada
Mon 29/1218:25EWR - CHC
2 stops36h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 8/12$5,680
Mon 22/1218:20CHC - JFK
3 stops42h 35mEmirates
Mon 29/1210:40JFK - CHC
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Deal found 8/12$5,726
Mon 22/1206:10CHC - LGA
3 stops34h 23mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1211:30LGA - CHC
3 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$8,062

Find flight deals from South Island to New York

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to New York flight deals. Data was last updated 10 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,753

One-way from

$1,025
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 5/2-9/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 32m total
  • South Island to New York
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 17/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 27m 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 that are best for you.

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South Island

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New York

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

09:50-17:17

2 stops25h 27m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

21:20-08:25

2 stops65h 05m

$1,753

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Wed 11/2

06:05-19:59

2 stops31h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 15/2

15:10-08:25

2 stops47h 15m

$1,871

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

16:00-17:00

1 stop19h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

19:20-13:25

1 stop24h 05m

$1,886

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:10-12:24

3 stops48h 14m

Newark

Mon 9/2

18:25-00:40

2 stops36h 15m

$1,954

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

16:00-20:54

2 stops22h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 29/1

15:41-09:55

2 stops24h 14m

$2,056

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

16:00-17:00

1 stop19h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

19:20-12:25

1 stop23h 05m

$2,116

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

06:20-20:03

2 stops31h 43m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 29/1

17:30-14:40

2 stops27h 10m

$2,156

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

17:15-08:25

1 stop21h 10m

$2,158

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

$2,206

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:00-16:25

2 stops28h 25m

Newark

Mon 9/2

19:30-10:35

2 stops69h 05m

$2,243

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 10 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from South Island to New York. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

LAX - ORD

Overall good experience with united . I fly united most part so nothing out of obvious i guess

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,433Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,729Average$2,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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