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Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $792

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 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
12 Feb — 19 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,471

One-way from

$792
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 19/2-23/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 09m total
  • South Island to New York
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 16/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 00m 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 13 January 2026.

Thu 19/206:05
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops44h 24m
American Airlines
Mon 23/216:30
JFK
-
CHC
2 stops26h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,471
Tue 21/717:00
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops23h 23m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/817:00
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops25h 25m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,516
Thu 26/217:00
CHC
-
LGA
2 stops21h 51m
Air New Zealand
Thu 5/315:39
LGA
-
CHC
2 stops24h 46m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,542
Tue 17/214:15
CHC
-
LGA
2 stops23h 06m
United Airlines
Sat 21/219:15
LGA
-
CHC
2 stops45h 20m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,563
Tue 21/706:00
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops26h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 12/815:30
JFK
-
CHC
2 stops31h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,565
Wed 25/206:20
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops28h 33m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/318:25
EWR
-
CHC
2 stops26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,568
Fri 1/515:45
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops40h 44m
American Airlines
Sun 3/517:30
JFK
-
CHC
2 stops38h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 11/1$1,594
Tue 21/719:10
CHC
-
LGA
2 stops44h 05m
Air New Zealand
Wed 12/819:55
LGA
-
CHC
2 stops45h 30m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,599
Thu 19/213:00
CHC
-
JFK
1 stop22h 00m
United Airlines
Mon 23/219:20
JFK
-
CHC
1 stop21h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,608
Tue 21/712:55
CHC
-
JFK
1 stop19h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 12/819:20
JFK
-
CHC
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,610
Fri 1/506:20
CHC
-
JFK
2 stops29h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/519:20
JFK
-
CHC
1 stop21h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,622
Wed 25/217:00
CHC
-
EWR
2 stops21h 57m
Air New Zealand
Wed 4/316:25
EWR
-
CHC
1 stop24h 10m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 11/1$1,636

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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 19/2

06:05-20:31

2 stops56h 26m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

14:40-13:15

2 stops28h 35m

$1,471

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 26/2

17:00-20:51

2 stops21h 51m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 5/3

15:39-10:25

2 stops24h 46m

$1,542

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

14:15-19:21

2 stops23h 06m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/2

19:15-10:35

2 stops45h 20m

$1,563

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 25/2

06:20-16:53

2 stops28h 33m

Newark

Wed 4/3

18:25-14:40

2 stops26h 15m

$1,568

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

13:00-17:00

1 stop22h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

19:20-10:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,608

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

06:20-20:13

2 stops29h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

19:20-08:40

1 stop21h 20m

$1,622

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Fri 1/5

12:55-16:20

1 stop19h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 3/5

19:20-08:40

1 stop21h 20m

$1,638

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 25/2

09:50-14:25

1 stop22h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/3

17:15-08:25

1 stop21h 10m

$1,648

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:05-20:29

2 stops32h 24m

Newark

Mon 16/2

12:47-00:25

2 stops41h 38m

$1,669

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Wed 25/2

09:50-15:00

2 stops23h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/3

16:05-13:15

2 stops27h 10m

$1,672

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 13 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways, andAir Canada 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
570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,618 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
570 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

BNE - AKL

I couldn’t operate reclining the seat. Neither could the passenger next to mec or the passenger across the aisle. This was in premium economy. We all tried following screen instructions but had no luck. Not really a problem on a 3 hour flight but any longer………

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 51m. 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 14669 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

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

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,439Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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