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How far ahead should I book a flight from South Island to North America?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from South Island to North America, you should look to book at least 24 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to North America (average of $1,426). Flying from South Island to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,425). 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.

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jan,Nov 2026

SFO - NAN

The flight attendants were reasonably competent but surprisingly not warm or gracious. When serving meals, they acted rushed and did not seem to offer all options to every customer. For example they said there was apple and orange juice available yet there was clearly a box of tomato juice on the cart. I heard them tell passengers a row or two ahead that only one dinner choice was available but then we were offered a choice of two. The restrooms were not well serviced throughout the flight. Also the departure was delayed after we had boarded and we were not given any explanation. The in flight entertainment system was difficult to operate with its touch screen and there were not many interesting movies. The food was minimal and mediocre, particularly the breakfast, which was three half pancakes, along with yogurt and a granola bar. It would have been great to have a protein option like omelette or similar. The dinner was a tray of chicken (large chunks) rice and vegetables, which was ok, but the cabbage salad was not very tasty and the dessert was only a small candy bar. No snack and drink before dinner, no dinner roll, no baked dessert. The food tasted ok but this is the most minimalist hot meal I've ever had on a flight.

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jan,Nov 2026

SFO - NAN

The flight attendants were reasonably competent but surprisingly not warm or gracious. When serving meals, they acted rushed and did not seem to offer all options to every customer. For example they said there was apple and orange juice available yet there was clearly a box of tomato juice on the cart. I heard them tell passengers a row or two ahead that only one dinner choice was available but then we were offered a choice of two. The restrooms were not well serviced throughout the flight. Also the departure was delayed after we had boarded and we were not given any explanation. The in flight entertainment system was difficult to operate with its touch screen and there were not many interesting movies. The food was minimal and mediocre, particularly the breakfast, which was three half pancakes, along with yogurt and a granola bar. It would have been great to have a protein option like omelette or similar. The dinner was a tray of chicken (large chunks) rice and vegetables, which was ok, but the cabbage salad was not very tasty and the dessert was only a small candy bar. No snack and drink before dinner, no dinner roll, no baked dessert. The food tasted ok but this is the most minimalist hot meal I've ever had on a flight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jan,Nov 2026

SFO - NAN

The flight attendants were reasonably competent but surprisingly not warm or gracious. When serving meals, they acted rushed and did not seem to offer all options to every customer. For example they said there was apple and orange juice available yet there was clearly a box of tomato juice on the cart. I heard them tell passengers a row or two ahead that only one dinner choice was available but then we were offered a choice of two. The restrooms were not well serviced throughout the flight. Also the departure was delayed after we had boarded and we were not given any explanation. The in flight entertainment system was difficult to operate with its touch screen and there were not many interesting movies. The food was minimal and mediocre, particularly the breakfast, which was three half pancakes, along with yogurt and a granola bar. It would have been great to have a protein option like omelette or similar. The dinner was a tray of chicken (large chunks) rice and vegetables, which was ok, but the cabbage salad was not very tasty and the dessert was only a small candy bar. No snack and drink before dinner, no dinner roll, no baked dessert. The food tasted ok but this is the most minimalist hot meal I've ever had on a flight.

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jan,Nov 2026

SFO - NAN

The flight attendants were reasonably competent but surprisingly not warm or gracious. When serving meals, they acted rushed and did not seem to offer all options to every customer. For example they said there was apple and orange juice available yet there was clearly a box of tomato juice on the cart. I heard them tell passengers a row or two ahead that only one dinner choice was available but then we were offered a choice of two. The restrooms were not well serviced throughout the flight. Also the departure was delayed after we had boarded and we were not given any explanation. The in flight entertainment system was difficult to operate with its touch screen and there were not many interesting movies. The food was minimal and mediocre, particularly the breakfast, which was three half pancakes, along with yogurt and a granola bar. It would have been great to have a protein option like omelette or similar. The dinner was a tray of chicken (large chunks) rice and vegetables, which was ok, but the cabbage salad was not very tasty and the dessert was only a small candy bar. No snack and drink before dinner, no dinner roll, no baked dessert. The food tasted ok but this is the most minimalist hot meal I've ever had on a flight.

United Airlines

7.3

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jan,Nov 2026

SFO - NAN

The flight attendants were reasonably competent but surprisingly not warm or gracious. When serving meals, they acted rushed and did not seem to offer all options to every customer. For example they said there was apple and orange juice available yet there was clearly a box of tomato juice on the cart. I heard them tell passengers a row or two ahead that only one dinner choice was available but then we were offered a choice of two. The restrooms were not well serviced throughout the flight. Also the departure was delayed after we had boarded and we were not given any explanation. The in flight entertainment system was difficult to operate with its touch screen and there were not many interesting movies. The food was minimal and mediocre, particularly the breakfast, which was three half pancakes, along with yogurt and a granola bar. It would have been great to have a protein option like omelette or similar. The dinner was a tray of chicken (large chunks) rice and vegetables, which was ok, but the cabbage salad was not very tasty and the dessert was only a small candy bar. No snack and drink before dinner, no dinner roll, no baked dessert. The food tasted ok but this is the most minimalist hot meal I've ever had on a flight.

American Airlines

7.0

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Jan,Nov 2026

SFO - NAN

The flight attendants were reasonably competent but surprisingly not warm or gracious. When serving meals, they acted rushed and did not seem to offer all options to every customer. For example they said there was apple and orange juice available yet there was clearly a box of tomato juice on the cart. I heard them tell passengers a row or two ahead that only one dinner choice was available but then we were offered a choice of two. The restrooms were not well serviced throughout the flight. Also the departure was delayed after we had boarded and we were not given any explanation. The in flight entertainment system was difficult to operate with its touch screen and there were not many interesting movies. The food was minimal and mediocre, particularly the breakfast, which was three half pancakes, along with yogurt and a granola bar. It would have been great to have a protein option like omelette or similar. The dinner was a tray of chicken (large chunks) rice and vegetables, which was ok, but the cabbage salad was not very tasty and the dessert was only a small candy bar. No snack and drink before dinner, no dinner roll, no baked dessert. The food tasted ok but this is the most minimalist hot meal I've ever had on a flight.

Related info for your journey

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 $610. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to North America (average of $1,426). Flying from South Island to North America in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,425). 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 5 airlines flying from South Island to North America

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,154	Average$1,325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,165	Average$1,853	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,213	Average$1,458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,234	Average$2,151	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,662	Average$2,308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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