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Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $801

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 27/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
17 Dec — 24 Dec1
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 17 November 2025.

Mon 24/1109:50CHC - JFK
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1217:15JFK - CHC
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/11$1,649
Mon 24/1109:50CHC - JFK
2 stops25h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 7/1217:25JFK - CHC
2 stops25h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 14/11$1,658
Mon 24/1109:50CHC - LGA
2 stops24h 11mAmerican Airlines
Sun 7/1217:00LGA - CHC
2 stops26h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/11$1,658
Tue 9/1206:05CHC - JFK
2 stops35h 44mQantas Airways
Tue 20/121:00JFK - CHC
2 stops57h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/11$1,673
Sat 6/1206:05CHC - JFK
2 stops28h 28mQantas Airways
Wed 10/1219:35JFK - CHC
2 stops58h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 15/11$1,870
Tue 9/1208:50CHC - EWR
2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/112:00EWR - CHC
2 stops26h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/11$1,966
Tue 9/1209:50CHC - LGA
2 stops22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/116:05LGA - CHC
2 stops27h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,022
Sat 6/1206:15CHC - JFK
1 stop26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/1217:25JFK - CHC
2 stops36h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,094
Sat 6/1217:00CHC - LGA
3 stops48h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1210:25LGA - CHC
2 stops30h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,133
Mon 24/1116:05CHC - EWR
2 stops42h 48mAir Canada
Sun 7/1218:25EWR - CHC
2 stops36h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 14/11$2,159
Tue 30/1207:00ZQN - EWR
2 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/109:05EWR - ZQN
2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11$2,189
Sat 6/1213:10CHC - EWR
2 stops21h 50mAir New Zealand
Wed 10/1215:00EWR - CHC
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/11$2,228

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 17 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,592

One-way from

$801
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/3-15/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 55m total
  • South Island to New York
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 27/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 00m 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 17 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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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

15:05-00:45

2 stops26h 40m

Newark

Sun 15/3

14:10-13:25

2 stops30h 15m

$1,592

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

15:55-06:30

2 stops31h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

11:00-23:55

2 stops43h 55m

$1,601

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

06:00-16:29

2 stops26h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

11:00-15:25

2 stops36h 25m

$1,601

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

13:00-23:03

2 stops26h 03m

Newark

Sun 3/5

06:00-08:05

2 stops34h 05m

$1,603

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

20:35-18:00

2 stops62h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 12/3

20:20-10:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,612

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

09:50-17:01

2 stops25h 11m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 10/3

20:00-23:55

2 stops58h 55m

$1,629

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 11/3

16:05-16:53

2 stops41h 48m

Newark

Sun 15/3

18:25-13:25

2 stops26h 00m

$1,716

QueenstownNewark

ZQN - EWR

ZQNEWR

Queenstown Intl

Thu 29/1

10:35-21:19

2 stops28h 44m

Newark

Mon 2/2

14:45-09:50

2 stops25h 05m

$1,742

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Fri 15/5

15:25-14:31

2 stops39h 06m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 19/5

06:00-14:20

2 stops40h 20m

$1,863

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

06:00-20:00

2 stops30h 00m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 3/5

18:50-15:25

2 stops28h 35m

$1,939

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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 17 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
527 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
527 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
937 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,014 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,457 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
527 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Annabel,Nov 2025

AKL - BNE

I had no worries going through customs in Canada but in New Zealand there were two machines and it beeped on me. Something on my side. There was nothing on my side. I lifted my top to show, i had a fabric belt tied around my skirt, maybe that which wasn’t knotted is what triggered. Shrug. I do wonder what that was that had me patted lightly with a guard in plastic gloves. so it goes.

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 26h 40m. Fly via Air New Zealand, American Airlines, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. South Island and New York are separated by a distance of 14643 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 $804. Air New Zealand flights start at $808 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $852 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$1,458Average$1,964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,760Average$2,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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