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Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $850

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
26 Dec — 2 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 26 November 2025.

Tue 9/1214:15CHC - EWR
1 stop20h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/121:55EWR - CHC
2 stops42h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,248
Tue 9/1209:50CHC - JFK
2 stops29h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/117:30JFK - CHC
2 stops25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,301
Tue 9/1209:50CHC - LGA
2 stops24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/116:05LGA - CHC
2 stops27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/11$2,301
Tue 9/1220:35CHC - JFK
1 stop35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/111:00JFK - CHC
2 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11$2,341
Wed 24/1206:05CHC - JFK
2 stops50h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1217:15JFK - CHC
1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$2,681
Wed 24/1217:00CHC - LGA
3 stops24h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1212:15LGA - CHC
2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/11$2,758
Wed 24/1206:05CHC - JFK
2 stops30h 35mQantas Airways
Wed 31/1221:00JFK - CHC
2 stops46h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 23/11$3,005
Wed 24/1215:55CHC - EWR
2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 31/1212:01EWR - CHC
3 stops33h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11$3,089
Mon 22/1212:25IVC - JFK
1 stop22h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 29/1219:20JFK - IVC
2 stops44h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/11$3,378
Wed 24/1216:00CHC - LGA
2 stops25h 05mAir New Zealand
Wed 31/1207:30LGA - CHC
2 stops31h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/11$3,462
Wed 24/1212:00CHC - EWR
2 stops26h 59mAir New Zealand
Wed 31/1214:09EWR - CHC
2 stops28h 16mAir New Zealand
Deal found 23/11$3,685
Tue 9/1206:20CHC - EWR
2 stops28h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/112:00EWR - CHC
3 stops41h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$4,052

Cheap 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 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,722

One-way from

$850
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 26/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 38m total
  • South Island to New York
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Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 12/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 59m total
  • South Island to New York
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to New York 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 November 2025.
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 26/2

09:50-13:43

2 stops21h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

20:30-13:15

2 stops46h 45m

$1,722

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Thu 29/1

16:00-21:25

2 stops23h 25m

Newark

Mon 2/2

15:30-09:55

2 stops24h 25m

$1,866

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

17:00-11:24

2 stops36h 24m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 28/2

11:15-10:35

2 stops53h 20m

$1,993

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

06:10-22:33

3 stops34h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 28/2

06:05-23:05

3 stops47h 00m

$2,043

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

17:00-20:51

2 stops21h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 28/2

17:27-17:35

2 stops54h 08m

$2,070

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

14:00-17:00

2 stops21h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

19:20-18:25

1 stop29h 05m

$2,087

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-18:48

2 stops29h 48m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 2/2

16:30-21:05

2 stops34h 35m

$2,114

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

06:10-22:39

3 stops34h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 28/2

09:45-23:05

3 stops43h 20m

$2,116

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - LGA

ZQNLGA

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

07:00-10:14

2 stops45h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Mon 2/2

12:30-21:05

2 stops38h 35m

$2,116

QueenstownNewark

ZQN - EWR

ZQNEWR

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

15:05-21:25

2 stops24h 20m

Newark

Mon 2/2

15:30-09:50

2 stops24h 20m

$2,127

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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 26 November 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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
536 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
536 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
536 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
944 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
536 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,043 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
536 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,473 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
536 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.4

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - WRE

The seat I sat in the Auckland Airport at A waiting to board gate 42. Not far from the check in desk was dripping rain on me. When I looked up you could see on the beam discoloured drips. I forgot to say something to someone before boarding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to New York. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Island to New York?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Island to New York in 21h 53m. Fly via American Airlines, Air New Zealand, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. South Island and New York are separated by a distance of 14671 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 New York one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $850. Air New Zealand flights start at $932 while deals on United Airlines start at $938 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Island to New York?

    While some choose either Christchurch - New York LaGuardia or Christchurch - Newark, Christchurch - New York John F Kennedy Intl is the most popular route from South Island to New York.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to New York?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to New York?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,477Average$1,989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,783Average$2,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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