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Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $881

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 8/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
6 Feb — 13 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 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,359

One-way from

$895
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 48m total
  • South Island to New York
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 8/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 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 7 January 2026.

Fri 20/208:45CHC - EWR
2 stops26h 08mAir Canada
Fri 27/218:25EWR - CHC
2 stops34h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 6/1$1,359
Tue 17/214:15CHC - LGA
2 stops23h 57mUnited Airlines
Sat 21/219:29LGA - CHC
2 stops45h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,570
Thu 6/814:00CHC - JFK
2 stops21h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 10/821:55JFK - CHC
2 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,580
Fri 1/515:45CHC - JFK
2 stops30h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/516:30JFK - CHC
2 stops39h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$1,599
Mon 3/816:05CHC - JFK
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 14/921:55JFK - CHC
1 stop43h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,609
Thu 19/216:00CHC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 23/219:20JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,613
Tue 4/817:00CHC - EWR
2 stops22h 56mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/917:00EWR - CHC
2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,623
Tue 4/819:10CHC - LGA
2 stops44h 05mAir New Zealand
Fri 11/917:30LGA - CHC
2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,623
Mon 3/816:05CHC - JFK
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/821:55JFK - CHC
1 stop22h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,641
Mon 3/811:00CHC - JFK
1 stop24h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/921:55JFK - CHC
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,644
Wed 5/817:00CHC - LGA
2 stops22h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/817:30LGA - CHC
2 stops24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,653
Sat 8/816:05CHC - JFK
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/821:55JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,670

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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

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

08:45-16:53

2 stops26h 08m

Newark

Fri 27/2

18:25-23:05

2 stops34h 40m

$1,359

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Tue 17/2

14:15-20:12

2 stops23h 57m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 21/2

19:29-10:35

2 stops45h 06m

$1,570

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

16:00-17:00

1 stop19h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

19:20-10:25

1 stop21h 05m

$1,613

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:10-08:27

3 stops44h 17m

Newark

Mon 16/2

18:25-00:40

2 stops36h 15m

$1,684

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

06:10-22:39

3 stops34h 29m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 26/2

09:45-23:05

3 stops43h 20m

$1,704

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

06:10-22:33

3 stops34h 23m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 26/2

06:05-23:05

3 stops47h 00m

$1,704

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/2

11:25-17:00

2 stops23h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

19:20-15:20

2 stops26h 00m

$1,720

QueenstownNewark

ZQN - EWR

ZQNEWR

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/2

14:15-23:06

2 stops26h 51m

Newark

Mon 9/2

18:00-19:40

2 stops31h 40m

$1,789

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

09:50-14:20

2 stops46h 30m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 23/2

14:40-13:15

2 stops28h 35m

$1,893

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:05-23:47

2 stops35h 42m

Newark

Mon 16/2

08:00-13:15

2 stops35h 15m

$1,919

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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 7 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
565 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
565 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
967 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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
10,600 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

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 23h 35m. Fly via Air Canada, United Airlines, or Air New Zealand to get the fastest option. South Island and New York are separated by a distance of 15010 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 - New York John F Kennedy Intl or Christchurch - New York LaGuardia, Christchurch - Newark is the most popular route from South Island to New York.

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,431Average$1,899FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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