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Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $1,113

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
22 Jul — 29 Jul1
1 adult

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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,086

One-way from

$1,113
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 29/10-5/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 75h 38m total
  • South Island to New York
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m 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 17 July 2025.

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JFK
2 stops32h 13mQantas Airways
Wed 5/1111:00JFK - CHC
2 stops43h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$2,086
Wed 29/1006:00CHC - JFK
2 stops34h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/1112:45JFK - CHC
2 stops30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,094
Tue 28/1009:50CHC - JFK
2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1101:35JFK - CHC
1 stop41h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$2,124
Tue 9/1214:15CHC - EWR
1 stop20h 45mAir New Zealand
Tue 20/114:45EWR - CHC
2 stops24h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/7$2,224
Tue 9/1214:15CHC - EWR
2 stops23h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/121:59EWR - CHC
2 stops42h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/7$2,239
Wed 20/816:00CHC - LGA
2 stops23h 14mAir New Zealand
Wed 27/817:57LGA - CHC
2 stops26h 28mAir New Zealand
Deal found 15/7$2,254
Mon 1/906:00CHC - LGA
2 stops28h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/919:02LGA - CHC
2 stops28h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,262
Thu 17/710:30CHC - JFK
1 stop25h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 24/721:55JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,328
Sat 30/813:05CHC - EWR
2 stops32h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/909:00EWR - CHC
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$2,338
Thu 28/807:05ZQN - JFK
2 stops38h 50mBritish Airways
Wed 3/911:00JFK - ZQN
2 stops35h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/7$2,388
Thu 28/807:05ZQN - LGA
2 stops30h 54mBritish Airways
Wed 3/915:00LGA - ZQN
2 stops31h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/7$2,388
Sat 30/806:00CHC - LGA
2 stops29h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 6/916:30LGA - CHC
2 stops30h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$2,405

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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 July 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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South Island

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New York

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

06:05-21:18

2 stops32h 13m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

11:00-00:25

2 stops43h 25m

$2,086

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Wed 29/10

06:00-23:53

2 stops34h 53m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/11

12:45-13:05

2 stops30h 20m

$2,094

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Tue 28/10

09:50-05:45

2 stops36h 55m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/11

01:35-12:50

1 stop41h 15m

$2,124

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

14:15-17:00

1 stop20h 45m

Newark

Tue 20/1

14:45-09:05

2 stops24h 20m

$2,224

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Tue 9/12

14:15-19:29

2 stops23h 14m

Newark

Tue 20/1

21:59-10:35

2 stops42h 36m

$2,239

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Wed 20/8

16:00-23:14

2 stops23h 14m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 27/8

17:57-12:25

2 stops26h 28m

$2,254

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Mon 1/9

06:00-18:59

2 stops28h 59m

New York LaGuardia

Tue 9/9

19:02-15:25

2 stops28h 23m

$2,262

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Sat 30/8

13:05-05:59

2 stops32h 54m

Newark

Sat 6/9

09:00-12:05

2 stops35h 05m

$2,338

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/8

07:05-05:55

2 stops38h 50m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/9

11:00-14:30

2 stops35h 30m

$2,388

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - LGA

ZQNLGA

Queenstown Intl

Thu 28/8

07:05-21:59

2 stops30h 54m

New York LaGuardia

Wed 3/9

15:00-14:30

2 stops31h 30m

$2,388

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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 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
878 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
LATAM Airlines
7.5
Good
1,810 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,290 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • 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 $1,113. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,145 while deals on American Airlines start at $1,150 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.

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,394Average$1,761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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