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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 4 May 2026.

Mon 18/515:45

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop20h 20m

Qantas Airways

Wed 3/621:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop21h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,303

Mon 11/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

British Airways

Mon 25/522:38

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops45h 47m

British Airways

Deal found 1/5$1,315

Wed 20/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

American Airlines

Wed 3/623:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop30h 15m

American Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,329

Wed 20/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

American Airlines

Tue 2/616:06

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops28h 19m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/5$1,332

Mon 18/516:35

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops32h 38m

American Airlines

Sun 31/516:06

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops28h 19m

American Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,339

Thu 21/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

American Airlines

Sun 31/516:06

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops28h 19m

American Airlines

Deal found 4/5$1,341

Tue 19/516:35

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops32h 38m

American Airlines

Tue 2/617:50

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops26h 35m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/5$1,343

Mon 11/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

British Airways

Fri 22/523:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop29h 50m

British Airways

Deal found 1/5$1,344

Mon 18/516:35

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops26h 16m

American Airlines

Wed 3/623:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop30h 15m

American Airlines

Deal found 4/5$1,349

Wed 20/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops36h 51m

American Airlines

Sat 6/622:38

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops54h 42m

American Airlines

Deal found 4/5$1,351

Wed 13/515:45

CHC

-

JFK

2 stops45h 17m

American Airlines

Sat 16/521:05

JFK

-

CHC

2 stops59h 15m

American Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,726

Wed 13/506:00

CHC

-

EWR

2 stops33h 35m

American Airlines

Sun 17/512:20

EWR

-

CHC

2 stops35h 05m

American Airlines

Deal found 3/5$1,741

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 4 May 2026.

Wed 20/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

Qantas Airways

Sun 31/523:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop30h 15m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 4/5$1,410

Thu 20/813:05

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Sat 22/823:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 3/5$1,901

Sun 7/614:00

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops17h 55m

Air New Zealand

Sun 14/622:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops19h 00m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 2/5$2,038

Wed 3/620:30

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops33h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 10/621:30

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops25h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/5$2,077

Wed 20/506:10

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops24h 32m

United Airlines

Thu 4/617:10

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops22h 15m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/5$2,157

Thu 27/806:00

CHC

-

DFW

2 stops46h 15m

American Airlines

Mon 31/822:55

DFW

-

CHC

1 stop23h 30m

American Airlines

Deal found 1/5$2,217

Sat 31/1006:10

CHC

-

LGA

3 stops31h 48m

Air Canada

Fri 20/1114:30

LGA

-

CHC

3 stops38h 35m

Air Canada

Deal found 2/5$3,515

Fri 21/810:50

CHC

-

SEA

1 stop40h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 4/910:15

SEA

-

CHC

1 stop28h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 2/5$3,803

Sun 23/813:05

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Thu 3/923:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 3/5$1,952

Sun 14/617:20

CHC

-

JFK

2 stops37h 05m

Emirates

Sun 21/622:20

JFK

-

CHC

3 stops46h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 30/4$3,936

Mon 1/616:35

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops25h 02m

Qantas Airways

Mon 8/623:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 2/5$1,981

Tue 4/813:15

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops18h 40m

Air New Zealand

Wed 2/922:05

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop15h 50m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 3/5$2,057

Mon 17/813:05

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Thu 3/923:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 3/5$1,952

Mon 18/506:10

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops28h 21m

United Airlines

Mon 1/622:35

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops40h 50m

United Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,164

Tue 2/621:00

CHC

-

DFW

2 stops32h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 9/622:55

DFW

-

CHC

1 stop32h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/5$2,181

Wed 12/806:00

CHC

-

HOU

2 stops26h 28m

American Airlines

Sun 16/809:37

HOU

-

CHC

2 stops36h 48m

American Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,301

Wed 17/608:00

CHC

-

SFO

2 stops23h 55m

Air New Zealand

Wed 24/622:05

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop16h 20m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 3/5$2,115

Sun 14/615:45

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop20h 20m

Qantas Airways

Sun 21/623:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop21h 20m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$2,125

Sun 23/813:05

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop19h 35m

Fiji Airways

Fri 4/923:25

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop17h 40m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 3/5$1,952

Tue 19/506:10

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops28h 20m

United Airlines

Sat 6/620:22

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops22h 03m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/5$2,186

Thu 27/806:00

CHC

-

IAH

2 stops29h 04m

American Airlines

Sun 30/818:53

IAH

-

CHC

2 stops27h 32m

American Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,301

Mon 1/620:10

CHC

-

YVR

2 stops37h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 16/622:20

YVR

-

CHC

1 stop18h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,366

Wed 12/806:00

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops34h 55m

Qantas Airways

Wed 7/1022:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,191

Thu 27/806:10

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 55m

United Airlines

Sun 30/822:05

SFO

-

CHC

1 stop19h 20m

United Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,201

Sat 31/1020:40

CHC

-

IAH

2 stops36h 25m

Air New Zealand

Fri 20/1120:05

IAH

-

CHC

2 stops22h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 2/5$2,211

Mon 1/615:45

CHC

-

DFW

2 stops30h 18m

American Airlines

Mon 8/618:30

DFW

-

CHC

2 stops27h 55m

American Airlines

Deal found 2/5$2,342

Sat 31/1006:10

CHC

-

JFK

2 stops44h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 20/1110:15

JFK

-

CHC

2 stops42h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/5$2,403

Mon 1/606:00

CHC

-

HOU

2 stops26h 45m

Qantas Airways

Mon 8/620:23

HOU

-

CHC

2 stops34h 57m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 2/5$2,193

Mon 15/606:10

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop20h 55m

United Airlines

Mon 22/623:20

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops38h 35m

United Airlines

Deal found 1/5$2,206

Wed 3/621:00

CHC

-

SFO

1 stop28h 50m

Air New Zealand

Fri 12/622:05

SFO

-

CHC

2 stops20h 25m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 4/5$2,213

Find flight deals from South Island to North America

Round-trip from	$1,303
One-way from	$832

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways
18/5-3/6
2 total stops
42h 15m total
South Island to North America

28/5

28/5
2 total stops
25h 20m total
South Island to North America

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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

23:05-00:20

1 stop30h 15m

$1,410

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 20/8

13:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,901

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 23/8

13:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/9

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,952

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 17/8

13:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/9

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,952

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 23/8

13:05-13:40

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 4/9

23:25-12:05

1 stop17h 40m

$1,952

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 1/6

16:35-22:37

2 stops25h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/6

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,981

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Sun 7/6

14:00-12:55

2 stops17h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 14/6

22:05-12:05

2 stops19h 00m

$2,038

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

13:15-12:55

2 stops18h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 2/9

22:05-08:55

1 stop15h 50m

$2,057

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 3/6

20:30-10:50

2 stops33h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/6

21:30-17:35

2 stops25h 05m

$2,077

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 17/6

08:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

San Francisco

Wed 24/6

22:05-09:25

1 stop16h 20m

$2,115

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CHC-JFK

CHC-EWR

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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 14 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to North America (average of $599). Flying from South Island to North America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,081). 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 17h 55m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,038. The distance between South Island and North America is about 11140 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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $565. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qantas 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 $599). Flying from South Island to North America in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,081). 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$705	Average$1,229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,035	Average$1,915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,079	Average$1,610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,137	Average$1,283	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,213	Average$2,077	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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