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Round-trip from	$1,950
One-way from	$1,121

27/7-11/8

27/7-11/8
4 total stops
88h 20m total
South Island to New York

Air New Zealand

Air New Zealand
29/7
2 total stops
63h 55m 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 June 2025.

Sun 27/706:10CHC - JFK

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/814:50JFK - CHC

2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,950

Mon 1/914:00CHC - EWR

3 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/913:52EWR - CHC

2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,149

Sun 27/720:10CHC - JFK

1 stop39h 25mAir New Zealand

Mon 11/821:55JFK - CHC

1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$2,183

Mon 1/919:10CHC - LGA

2 stops44h 04mAir New Zealand

Tue 9/915:45LGA - CHC

2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/6$2,216

Fri 1/809:20ZQN - JFK

2 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/814:50JFK - ZQN

2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$2,219

Mon 1/921:00CHC - EWR

2 stops43h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 8/911:25EWR - CHC

2 stops28h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/6$2,231

Tue 9/1206:00CHC - JFK

2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 20/117:29JFK - CHC

2 stops36h 26mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$2,237

Tue 9/1214:15CHC - EWR

1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 20/121:59EWR - CHC

2 stops42h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6$2,244

Tue 9/1206:00CHC - LGA

2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 20/115:25LGA - CHC

2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$2,244

Mon 1/906:00CHC - JFK

2 stops31h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/916:29JFK - CHC

2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,252

Mon 1/906:00CHC - LGA

2 stops28h 59mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/919:01LGA - CHC

2 stops28h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,252

Mon 13/1007:05ZQN - EWR

2 stops33h 16mMultiple Airlines

Wed 22/1008:15EWR - ZQN

2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$2,408

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 June 2025.

Sun 27/706:10CHC - JFK

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/814:50JFK - CHC

2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,950

Sun 27/720:10CHC - JFK

1 stop39h 25mAir New Zealand

Mon 11/821:55JFK - CHC

1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$2,183

Tue 9/1206:00CHC - JFK

2 stops28h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 20/117:29JFK - CHC

2 stops36h 26mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$2,237

Tue 9/1214:15CHC - EWR

1 stop20h 46mUnited Airlines

Tue 20/121:59EWR - CHC

2 stops42h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/6$2,244

Mon 1/906:00CHC - JFK

2 stops31h 00mAmerican Airlines

Sun 7/916:29JFK - CHC

2 stops30h 56mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,252

Mon 4/818:05ZQN - EWR

2 stops45h 11mAir Canada

Sun 10/807:30EWR - ZQN

3 stops38h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 12/6$3,183

Mon 1/915:45CHC - JFK

2 stops38h 40mEmirates

Sun 7/922:20JFK - CHC

3 stops48h 25mEmirates

Deal found 14/6$3,613

Mon 13/1013:00ZQN - JFK

2 stops36h 15mLATAM Airlines

Wed 22/1023:45JFK - ZQN

3 stops41h 25mLATAM Airlines

Deal found 12/6$3,802

Fri 1/814:25ZQN - JFK

3 stops60h 45mSingapore Airlines

Sun 31/820:55JFK - ZQN

3 stops48h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/6$3,925

Mon 1/914:00CHC - EWR

3 stops33h 57mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/913:52EWR - CHC

2 stops30h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,149

Mon 1/919:10CHC - LGA

2 stops44h 04mAir New Zealand

Tue 9/915:45LGA - CHC

2 stops25h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/6$2,216

Tue 9/1206:00CHC - LGA

2 stops31h 55mQantas Airways

Tue 20/115:25LGA - CHC

2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$2,244

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

Sun 27/706:10CHC - JFK

2 stops47h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/814:50JFK - CHC

2 stops41h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,950

Sun 27/720:10CHC - JFK

1 stop39h 25mAir New Zealand

Mon 11/821:55JFK - CHC

1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$2,183

Sun 27/706:00CHC - LGA

2 stops27h 10mQantas Airways

Mon 11/819:01LGA - CHC

2 stops28h 24mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/6$2,259

Sun 27/706:45CHC - EWR

3 stops47h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/822:00EWR - CHC

3 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,267

Sun 27/707:00ZQN - JFK

2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/814:50JFK - ZQN

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$2,355

Sun 27/716:00CHC - EWR

2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand

Mon 11/815:50EWR - CHC

2 stops26h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$2,480

Sun 27/720:25ZQN - EWR

2 stops49h 34mMultiple Airlines

Sun 3/807:52EWR - ZQN

2 stops33h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/6$2,525

Sun 27/707:05ZQN - JFK

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Sun 3/819:20JFK - ZQN

1 stop22h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/6$2,558

Mon 28/710:50ZQN - JFK

1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/818:20JFK - ZQN

2 stops28h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,433

Mon 28/715:05ZQN - EWR

2 stops25h 55mAir New Zealand

Mon 4/812:00EWR - ZQN

2 stops29h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$2,538

Tue 29/715:05ZQN - EWR

2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/818:00EWR - ZQN

2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/6$2,551

Tue 29/715:05ZQN - LGA

2 stops24h 10mUnited Airlines

Tue 5/807:55LGA - ZQN

2 stops33h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/6$2,626

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 June 2025.

Tue 29/719:40CHC - JFK

2 stops63h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$1,121

Tue 29/716:00CHC - EWR

2 stops25h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$1,126

Tue 29/717:00CHC - LGA

2 stops22h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/6$1,126

Sun 17/806:15CHC - EWR

3 stops40h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,130

Tue 19/806:20CHC - JFK

2 stops29h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/6$1,134

Tue 29/706:10CHC - LGA

3 stops33h 34mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,136

Mon 18/806:00CHC - JFK

2 stops39h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,141

Sun 17/813:00CHC - EWR

2 stops58h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,163

Fri 22/806:00CHC - LGA

2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,171

Tue 29/706:00CHC - JFK

3 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,189

Sat 23/806:00CHC - LGA

2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/6$1,306

Sun 17/817:45CHC - JFK

3 stops41h 10mEmirates

Deal found 13/6$2,324

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Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

06:10-13:10

2 stops47h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/8

14:50-00:10

2 stops41h 20m

$1,950

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

14:00-07:57

3 stops33h 57m

Newark

Tue 9/9

13:52-12:05

2 stops30h 13m

$2,149

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 27/7

20:10-19:35

1 stop39h 25m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/8

21:55-12:25

1 stop22h 30m

$2,183

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

19:10-23:14

2 stops44h 04m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

15:45-08:55

2 stops25h 10m

$2,216

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Fri 1/8

09:20-06:00

2 stops36h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 31/8

14:50-16:35

2 stops33h 45m

$2,219

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

21:00-00:55

2 stops43h 55m

Newark

Mon 8/9

11:25-08:05

2 stops28h 40m

$2,231

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

06:00-16:35

2 stops28h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 20/1

17:29-23:55

2 stops36h 26m

$2,237

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

14:15-17:01

1 stop20h 46m

Newark

Tue 20/1

21:59-10:35

2 stops42h 36m

$2,244

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

06:00-19:55

2 stops31h 55m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 20/1

15:25-15:25

2 stops30h 00m

$2,244

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

06:00-21:00

2 stops31h 00m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/9

16:29-15:25

2 stops30h 56m

$2,252

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDG to NYC?

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Rainfall in New York by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand 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.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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 New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,121. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,134 while deals on United Airlines start at $1,136 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from South Island to New York?
While some choose either Christchurch - Newark or Queenstown Intl - New York John F Kennedy Intl, 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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