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Round-trip from	$1,481
One-way from	$758

Air Canada

Air Canada
6/3-10/3
6 total stops
85h 18m total
South Island to New York

15/1

15/1
2 total stops
28h 48m total
South Island to New York

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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 14 September 2025.

Tue 9/1214:15CHC - EWR

1 stop28h 50mAir New Zealand

Tue 20/120:20EWR - CHC

1 stop44h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9$1,552

Sun 2/1115:55CHC - JFK

2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 17/1117:38JFK - CHC

2 stops36h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,601

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JFK

2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/1117:15JFK - CHC

1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,602

Fri 17/1009:40CHC - JFK

1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 26/1011:00JFK - CHC

2 stops43h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,616

Tue 9/1209:50CHC - LGA

2 stops23h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 20/115:25LGA - CHC

2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,626

Mon 27/1009:50CHC - JFK

1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/1117:30JFK - CHC

2 stops36h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,636

Tue 9/1209:50CHC - JFK

2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 20/115:59JFK - CHC

2 stops28h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,638

Sat 25/1013:50CHC - JFK

1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 1/1117:29JFK - CHC

2 stops28h 56mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,644

Tue 28/1007:00ZQN - JFK

2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1117:30JFK - ZQN

2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,740

Tue 28/1007:00ZQN - LGA

2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1116:00LGA - ZQN

2 stops28h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,743

Thu 27/1106:15CHC - LGA

2 stops28h 51mAmerican Airlines

Sat 10/118:59LGA - CHC

2 stops25h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,750

Mon 13/1010:50ZQN - JFK

1 stop22h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 22/1015:29JFK - ZQN

2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,758

Best flights from South Island to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Fri 6/306:10CHC - LGA

3 stops46h 43mAir Canada

Tue 10/315:30LGA - CHC

3 stops38h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$1,481

Fri 6/314:15CHC - LGA

2 stops22h 12mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/321:10LGA - CHC

2 stops43h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 11/9$1,599

Sun 2/1115:55CHC - JFK

2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 17/1117:38JFK - CHC

2 stops36h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,601

Sat 25/1013:50CHC - JFK

1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 1/1117:29JFK - CHC

2 stops28h 56mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$1,643

Sun 2/1115:55CHC - JFK

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 17/1117:15JFK - CHC

1 stop32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,651

Tue 9/1214:15CHC - EWR

1 stop25h 14mAir New Zealand

Tue 20/114:45EWR - CHC

2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/9$1,723

Fri 6/306:05CHC - JFK

2 stops35h 40mAmerican Airlines

Tue 10/311:00JFK - CHC

2 stops43h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,601

Wed 11/316:05CHC - EWR

2 stops41h 48mAir Canada

Sun 15/318:25EWR - CHC

2 stops37h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 11/9$1,636

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JFK

2 stops32h 13mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/1114:30JFK - CHC

2 stops28h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,611

Tue 28/1015:30ZQN - JFK

2 stops39h 55mEmirates

Tue 4/1110:40JFK - ZQN

2 stops39h 15mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$3,822

Tue 28/1006:05CHC - EWR

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1114:35EWR - CHC

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,943

Tue 9/1209:50CHC - LGA

2 stops23h 14mAmerican Airlines

Tue 20/115:25LGA - CHC

2 stops29h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,626

Last-minute flights from South Island to New York
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to New York. Data last updated 14 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 13/1010:50ZQN - JFK

1 stop22h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 22/1015:29JFK - ZQN

2 stops30h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,758

Fri 17/1009:40CHC - JFK

1 stop23h 40mAmerican Airlines

Sun 26/1011:00JFK - CHC

2 stops43h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,616

Sat 25/1013:50CHC - JFK

1 stop19h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 1/1117:29JFK - CHC

2 stops28h 56mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$1,644

Sat 25/1006:15CHC - JFK

1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/1118:15JFK - CHC

1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,671

Mon 27/1009:50CHC - JFK

1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 3/1117:30JFK - CHC

2 stops36h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,636

Mon 27/1006:10CHC - EWR

3 stops45h 15mAir Canada

Mon 3/1114:20EWR - CHC

3 stops38h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9$1,901

Tue 28/1007:00ZQN - JFK

2 stops33h 53mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1117:30JFK - ZQN

2 stops33h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,740

Tue 28/1007:00ZQN - LGA

2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1116:00LGA - ZQN

2 stops28h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,743

Tue 28/1006:05CHC - EWR

2 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1114:35EWR - CHC

2 stops30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,943

Tue 28/1006:10CHC - EWR

3 stops30h 28mAir Canada

Tue 4/1118:25EWR - CHC

2 stops36h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 13/9$2,017

Tue 28/1009:00CHC - LGA

2 stops25h 10mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1116:00LGA - CHC

2 stops29h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,022

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JFK

2 stops30h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/1117:15JFK - CHC

1 stop26h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$1,602

One-way flights from South Island to New York
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to New York. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.

Thu 15/106:05CHC - EWR

2 stops28h 48mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$758

Thu 15/106:05CHC - LGA

3 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$768

Fri 3/1007:20CHC - JFK

2 stops30h 42mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$827

Sun 22/214:15CHC - LGA

2 stops42h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/9$827

Sun 22/214:15CHC - EWR

1 stop28h 58mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/9$842

Fri 3/1006:15CHC - JFK

1 stop27h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$844

Sun 22/206:15CHC - LGA

2 stops26h 45mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/9$861

Tue 17/209:20ZQN - EWR

2 stops25h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$901

Sat 8/1116:30ZQN - JFK

2 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$903

Wed 11/316:05CHC - EWR

2 stops41h 48mAir Canada

Deal found 12/9$904

Tue 17/210:45ZQN - JFK

2 stops26h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$906

Sat 8/1110:45ZQN - JFK

1 stop21h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/9$916

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

06:10-10:53

3 stops46h 43m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

15:30-23:05

3 stops38h 35m

$1,481

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

14:15-18:27

2 stops22h 12m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

21:10-09:35

2 stops43h 25m

$1,599

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 2/11

15:55-07:30

2 stops32h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

17:38-23:55

2 stops36h 17m

$1,601

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

06:05-23:45

2 stops35h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/3

11:00-23:55

2 stops43h 55m

$1,601

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

06:05-21:18

2 stops32h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

14:30-13:15

2 stops28h 45m

$1,611

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

09:50-15:04

2 stops23h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

15:25-14:40

2 stops29h 15m

$1,626

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 17/10

08:30-16:20

1 stop24h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 26/10

21:00-23:55

2 stops57h 55m

$1,627

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

16:05-16:53

2 stops41h 48m

Newark

Sun 15/3

18:25-00:40

2 stops37h 15m

$1,636

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

13:50-16:20

1 stop19h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/11

17:29-15:25

2 stops28h 56m

$1,643

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 2/11

15:55-07:30

2 stops32h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 17/11

17:15-19:55

1 stop32h 40m

$1,651

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Reviews of airlines servicing New York

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

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

7.5

Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

7.1

Good

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Jul 2025

AKL - SFO

Flight was delayed an hour. We had just flown Air NZ on a 12- hour flight from AKL so the extra delay on this connecting flight wasn’t welcomed.

Related info for your journey

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 22h 12m. Fly via Air Canada, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. South Island and New York are separated by a distance of 14669 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $812. Qantas Airways flights start at $827 while deals on United Airlines start at $827 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?
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How can I find direct flights from South Island to New York?
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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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Top 2 airlines flying from South Island to New York

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,390	Average$1,845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,678	Average$2,133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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