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Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $934

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 6/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
20 Jan — 27 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to New York

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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 21 December 2025.

Wed 18/211:50CHC - JFK
2 stops36h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/207:50JFK - CHC
2 stops35h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,718
Wed 4/206:10CHC - EWR
2 stops28h 43mAir Canada
Wed 11/218:25EWR - CHC
2 stops28h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 21/12$1,777
Wed 4/217:00CHC - EWR
2 stops22h 19mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/215:00EWR - CHC
1 stop25h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/12$1,857
Mon 19/111:50CHC - JFK
1 stop20h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/217:15JFK - CHC
1 stop29h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,890
Mon 2/206:05CHC - JFK
2 stops28h 21mQantas Airways
Mon 9/217:30JFK - CHC
2 stops60h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12$1,949
Wed 4/213:00CHC - LGA
2 stops26h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/215:20LGA - CHC
2 stops25h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,129
Thu 5/315:05ZQN - JFK
3 stops62h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/321:15JFK - ZQN
3 stops48h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,454
Mon 19/109:50CHC - JFK
2 stops43h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/207:00JFK - CHC
2 stops55h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,758
Wed 18/206:05CHC - EWR
2 stops51h 24mQantas Airways
Sun 22/212:50EWR - CHC
2 stops32h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/12$1,949
Wed 18/206:10CHC - LGA
3 stops34h 23mAir Canada
Sun 22/219:50LGA - CHC
3 stops57h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 19/12$2,037
Thu 19/207:00ZQN - JFK
2 stops55h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/214:38JFK - ZQN
2 stops32h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$1,870
Fri 1/516:40CHC - EWR
2 stops24h 22mAir New Zealand
Sun 3/507:30EWR - CHC
2 stops34h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 21/12$2,070
Fri 1/506:00CHC - JFK
2 stops40h 26mQantas Airways
Sun 3/507:00JFK - CHC
2 stops39h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12$1,978
Wed 18/209:50CHC - EWR
2 stops23h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/206:00EWR - CHC
2 stops47h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,923
Mon 19/120:10CHC - EWR
2 stops43h 15mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/206:00EWR - CHC
1 stop34h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$2,272
Wed 18/209:50CHC - LGA
2 stops26h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/215:10LGA - CHC
2 stops38h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,923
Wed 18/217:00CHC - EWR
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 22/212:00EWR - CHC
1 stop28h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,570
Fri 23/110:35ZQN - EWR
3 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/122:19EWR - ZQN
3 stops46h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,662
Mon 2/207:00ZQN - JFK
2 stops51h 26mQantas Airways
Mon 9/206:00JFK - ZQN
2 stops39h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12$2,214
Thu 5/315:05ZQN - JFK
1 stop19h 55mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/320:20JFK - ZQN
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,593
Mon 2/215:05ZQN - JFK
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Mon 9/219:20JFK - ZQN
1 stop23h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 19/12$2,400
Wed 18/215:05ZQN - LGA
3 stops49h 28mAir Canada
Sun 22/211:30LGA - ZQN
3 stops56h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 20/12$2,648
Wed 18/207:00ZQN - LGA
2 stops32h 57mAmerican Airlines
Sun 22/215:10LGA - ZQN
2 stops29h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,011
Thu 19/207:00ZQN - EWR
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 23/212:50EWR - ZQN
2 stops32h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 21/12$2,216
Fri 1/506:00CHC - LGA
3 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/511:35LGA - CHC
3 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/12$2,793
Mon 2/212:10ZQN - JFK
1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/219:20JFK - ZQN
1 stop24h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/12$2,593
Thu 19/207:00ZQN - JFK
2 stops29h 28mQantas Airways
Sun 22/207:00JFK - ZQN
2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12$2,216
Wed 4/209:50CHC - JFK
1 stop22h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/217:15JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/12$2,034
Fri 23/115:05ZQN - EWR
2 stops24h 14mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/112:00EWR - ZQN
2 stops26h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/12$2,530
Thu 5/307:00ZQN - EWR
2 stops31h 00mQantas Airways
Mon 9/316:59EWR - ZQN
2 stops30h 51mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/12$2,239

Find 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 21 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,718

One-way from

$934
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 18/2-22/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 05m total
  • South Island to New York
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6/4
  • 6/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 24m 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 21 December 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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New York

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 18/2

11:50-06:30

2 stops36h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

07:50-13:15

2 stops35h 25m

$1,718

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

09:50-11:30

2 stops43h 40m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

07:00-08:25

2 stops55h 25m

$1,758

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 4/2

06:10-16:53

2 stops28h 43m

Newark

Wed 11/2

18:25-17:10

2 stops28h 45m

$1,777

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 4/2

17:00-21:19

2 stops22h 19m

Newark

Wed 11/2

15:00-10:35

1 stop25h 35m

$1,857

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/2

07:00-20:20

2 stops55h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 22/2

14:38-16:50

2 stops32h 12m

$1,870

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

11:50-14:25

1 stop20h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 1/2

17:15-16:45

1 stop29h 30m

$1,890

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 18/2

09:50-15:29

2 stops23h 39m

Newark

Sun 22/2

06:00-23:55

2 stops47h 55m

$1,923

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Wed 18/2

09:50-18:00

2 stops26h 10m

New York LaGuardia

Sun 22/2

15:10-23:55

2 stops38h 45m

$1,923

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Mon 2/2

06:05-16:26

2 stops28h 21m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/2

17:30-00:25

2 stops60h 55m

$1,949

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Wed 18/2

06:05-15:29

2 stops51h 24m

Newark

Sun 22/2

12:50-15:25

2 stops32h 35m

$1,949

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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 21 December 2025.
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
556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

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

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

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
948 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

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
10,550 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
556 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.4

Comfort

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 22h 19m. Fly via American Airlines, Air Canada, or Air New Zealand 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 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Island to New York that include hotel bookings?

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,439Average$1,933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,737Average$2,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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