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Cheapest flights from South Island to North America
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to North America. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 April 2026.

Thu 10/1214:10

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Thu 28/122:35

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 19/4$1,542

Thu 19/1121:30

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops35h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 4/1222:05

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop18h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4$1,572

Thu 17/1214:10

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Thu 7/122:35

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 20/4$1,584

Mon 18/513:05

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops22h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$1,591

Thu 4/610:10

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops21h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 11/623:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4$1,602

Thu 17/1208:20

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops24h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/122:35

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4$1,616

Fri 5/610:30

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops21h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/623:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4$1,618

Fri 5/610:30

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/622:35

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop18h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4$1,624

Wed 20/510:20

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops21h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 27/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops22h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4$1,635

Sat 2/513:05

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 8/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops43h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4$1,643

Fri 20/1121:00

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop35h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 4/1222:05

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop18h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4$1,848

Fri 20/1110:30

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops22h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 5/1216:55

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops23h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4$1,866

Best flights from South Island to North America
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to North America that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 April 2026.

Thu 4/610:10

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops21h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 11/623:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 20/4$1,602

Tue 19/515:45

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop20h 20m

Qantas Airways

Tue 26/523:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 19/4$1,663

Wed 20/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

American Airlines

Wed 27/523:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop29h 50m

American Airlines

Deal found 20/4$1,709

Mon 25/507:05

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops24h 50m

Air New Zealand

Mon 1/622:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops19h 00m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 19/4$2,061

Tue 26/506:10

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 55m

United Airlines

Tue 2/622:05

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop15h 50m

United Airlines

Deal found 20/4$2,205

Tue 2/606:00

CHC

-

EWR

2 stops26h 40m

Air Canada

Tue 9/611:00

EWR

-

CHC

3 stops35h 20m

Air Canada

Deal found 18/4$3,174

Fri 5/610:30

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/622:35

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop18h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4$1,624

Tue 19/516:35

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops32h 38m

American Airlines

Tue 26/523:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop29h 50m

American Airlines

Deal found 19/4$1,719

Thu 4/606:20

CHC

-

MCO

2 stops68h 05m

Emirates

Thu 11/620:50

MCO

-

CHC

2 stops59h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 20/4$3,735

Sat 2/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

American Airlines

Fri 8/523:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

American Airlines

Deal found 19/4$1,773

Wed 27/510:00

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops21h 55m

Air New Zealand

Wed 3/622:05

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop15h 50m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 21/4$2,071

Fri 29/516:35

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 10m

Qantas Airways

Fri 5/620:23

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops24h 02m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 23/4$2,147

Wed 17/606:10

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 55m

United Airlines

Thu 25/623:00

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop17h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 18/4$2,239

Tue 19/520:40

CHC

-

LAX

3 stops35h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 26/523:00

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops21h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4$2,085

Tue 19/516:35

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 10m

Qantas Airways

Tue 26/513:35

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops29h 50m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 21/4$2,178

Thu 27/816:35

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops24h 20m

American Airlines

Mon 31/823:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop29h 50m

American Airlines

Deal found 21/4$2,115

Sat 6/606:30

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop19h 20m

United Airlines

Sat 13/623:20

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops42h 05m

United Airlines

Deal found 21/4$2,381

Mon 18/506:15

CHC

-

JFK

1 stop26h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 25/519:20

JFK

-

CHC

1 stop21h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 19/4$2,180

Mon 1/606:00

CHC

-

HOU

2 stops26h 45m

Qantas Airways

Tue 23/620:23

HOU

-

CHC

2 stops26h 02m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 21/4$2,212

Fri 22/506:00

CHC

-

LGA

2 stops29h 22m

American Airlines

Mon 25/519:59

LGA

-

CHC

2 stops60h 21m

American Airlines

Deal found 18/4$2,147

Sat 6/611:00

CHC

-

MCO

2 stops26h 58m

Air New Zealand

Sat 13/607:00

MCO

-

CHC

2 stops34h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 22/4$2,630

Tue 19/506:20

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops25h 01m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 26/513:35

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops29h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/4$2,186

Wed 17/615:45

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops27h 24m

Qantas Airways

Thu 25/609:04

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops34h 21m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 18/4$2,215

Sat 23/511:00

CHC

-

EWR

2 stops39h 33m

United Airlines

Mon 25/506:00

EWR

-

CHC

2 stops36h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 19/4$2,438

Fri 5/606:20

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 45m

Qantas Airways

Sun 19/723:10

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops23h 25m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 21/4$2,244

Tue 2/606:00

CHC

-

HOU

2 stops26h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 9/620:23

HOU

-

CHC

2 stops26h 02m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$2,313

Fri 22/506:00

CHC

-

BOS

3 stops43h 55m

American Airlines

Mon 25/518:00

BOS

-

CHC

2 stops38h 20m

American Airlines

Deal found 22/4$2,315

Fri 5/613:05

CHC

-

MCO

2 stops24h 53m

Air New Zealand

Fri 12/607:00

MCO

-

CHC

2 stops34h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 21/4$2,819

Mon 8/606:10

CHC

-

EWR

2 stops42h 12m

United Airlines

Mon 22/606:00

EWR

-

CHC

2 stops35h 25m

United Airlines

Deal found 21/4$2,614

Sat 6/606:00

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops35h 37m

Qantas Airways

Tue 14/723:10

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops28h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 21/4$2,271

Find flight deals from South Island to North America

Round-trip from	$1,591
One-way from	$789

18/5-25/5

18/5-25/5
3 total stops
41h 40m total
South Island to North America

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
2/5
1 total stop
19h 00m total
South Island to North America

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ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 4/6

10:10-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,602

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Fri 5/6

10:30-13:55

2 stops22h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

22:35-12:05

1 stop18h 30m

$1,624

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

15:45-17:05

1 stop20h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,663

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

23:30-00:20

1 stop29h 50m

$1,709

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

16:35-06:13

2 stops32h 38m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

23:30-00:20

1 stop29h 50m

$1,719

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,773

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

07:05-12:55

2 stops24h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 1/6

22:05-12:05

2 stops19h 00m

$2,061

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

10:00-12:55

2 stops21h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$2,071

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

20:40-13:05

3 stops35h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

23:00-15:25

2 stops21h 25m

$2,085

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 27/8

16:35-21:55

2 stops24h 20m

Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

23:30-00:20

1 stop29h 50m

$2,115

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to North America

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CHC-SFO

CHC-EWR

CHC-MCO

CHC-JFK

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to North America?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to North America (average of $597). Flying from South Island to North America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Reviews of airlines servicing North America

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from South Island to North America to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 19

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 19

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 19

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 19

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 19

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

7.1

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 19

8.0

Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Island to North America?
A quick flight from South Island to North America can take about 20h 20m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,663. The distance between South Island and North America is about 11082 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to North America one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $461. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from South Island to North America for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to North America that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to North America flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to North America?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to North America.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to North America?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to North America by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to North America?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to North America (average of $597). Flying from South Island to North America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,078). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Island to North America

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$703	Average$1,238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,057	Average$1,908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,076	Average$1,605	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,209	Average$2,082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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