Cheap flights from South Island to Riverside from $581

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
17 Nov — 24 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Riverside

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Riverside flight deals. Data was last updated 18 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,152

One-way from

$581
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 26/1-6/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 33m total
  • South Island to Riverside
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 6/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 39m total
  • South Island to Riverside

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Cheapest flights from South Island to Riverside
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Riverside. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 October 2025.

Tue 11/1116:00CHC - LAX
1 stop15h 40mAir New Zealand
Thu 27/1120:10LAX - CHC
1 stop16h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 16/10$1,558
Mon 10/1106:05CHC - LAX
2 stops26h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1118:10LAX - CHC
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,563
Tue 2/1211:25CHC - LAX
2 stops20h 50mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/1219:05LAX - CHC
2 stops18h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/10$1,568
Mon 10/1106:05CHC - LAX
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 15/1120:50LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 18/10$1,598
Mon 10/1116:35CHC - LAX
2 stops26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sat 15/1121:25LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,615
Sun 7/1206:05CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 21/1221:25LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/10$1,702
Tue 11/1110:30CHC - LAX
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/1122:45LAX - CHC
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,730
Sun 30/1118:50CHC - LAX
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1220:10LAX - CHC
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,832
Sun 30/1106:05CHC - LAX
1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 7/1221:25LAX - CHC
1 stop29h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$1,833
Mon 3/1107:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/1111:26LAX - ZQN
2 stops32h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,861
Mon 3/1114:35ZQN - LAX
2 stops17h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/1120:10LAX - ZQN
2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 18/10$1,910
Mon 3/1107:00ZQN - LAX
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1122:45LAX - ZQN
1 stop25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/10$1,915

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 26/1

08:45-11:48

2 stops24h 03m

Los Angeles

Fri 6/2

18:10-00:40

2 stops33h 30m

$1,152

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

08:45-11:48

2 stops24h 03m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

12:50-00:40

2 stops38h 50m

$1,322

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

14:10-12:50

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

23:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

$1,551

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 11/11

21:00-11:15

1 stop35h 15m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/11

20:10-13:25

1 stop20h 15m

$1,564

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 2/12

16:30-11:15

1 stop15h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/12

19:05-09:55

1 stop17h 50m

$1,568

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

08:45-21:08

2 stops33h 23m

Los Angeles

Thu 5/2

22:45-13:10

1 stop17h 25m

$1,589

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/11

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

11:26-16:50

2 stops32h 24m

$1,861

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/11

14:35-11:15

2 stops17h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

20:10-12:20

2 stops19h 10m

$1,910

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Mon 3/11

07:00-12:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 9/11

22:45-21:05

1 stop25h 20m

$1,915

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 6/2

08:45-13:24

2 stops25h 39m

$581

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Riverside

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Riverside

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Riverside (average of $955). Flying from South Island to Riverside in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,365). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from EDG to R1V?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to Riverside. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 October 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from South Island to Riverside in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Island to Riverside?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Island to Riverside. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Island to Riverside flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Riverside

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Riverside. 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 Riverside. Reviews last updated 18 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from South Island to Riverside to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Riverside. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Island to Riverside?

    Air Canada, Fiji Airways, and American Airlines can get you from South Island to Riverside in just under 18h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 50m. South Island and Riverside are separated by a distance of 11082 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Riverside flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Riverside?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to Riverside 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 Riverside?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Riverside (average of $955). Flying from South Island to Riverside in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,365). 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 Riverside

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Riverside. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 18 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$958Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,082Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,090Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,378Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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