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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 28 February 2026.

Sat 2/513:05

CHC

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LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 8/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops21h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 24/2$1,098

Sat 2/506:20

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 45m

Qantas Airways

Fri 8/523:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 24/2$1,234

Mon 9/310:30

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops22h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 22/323:35

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops22h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 26/2$1,337

Tue 14/415:45

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 21/423:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/2$1,365

Fri 27/306:05

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop22h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 3/423:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops28h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/2$1,389

Mon 9/314:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop17h 40m

Air New Zealand

Fri 20/321:10

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop15h 55m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 27/2$1,399

Tue 12/515:25

ZQN

-

LAX

1 stop18h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 27/523:55

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops26h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/2$1,400

Mon 9/315:55

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 35m

Qantas Airways

Mon 31/821:50

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop21h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$1,404

Mon 9/316:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop15h 40m

Air New Zealand

Sun 22/320:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop16h 00m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 26/2$1,412

Tue 12/515:25

ZQN

-

LAX

1 stop18h 05m

Qantas Airways

Wed 27/523:30

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 25/2$1,454

Mon 9/315:05

ZQN

-

LAX

1 stop17h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 31/823:55

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops24h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 28/2$1,549

Thu 9/407:00

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop26h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 13/422:45

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop26h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 25/2$1,683

Best flights from South Island to Riverside
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Riverside that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Mon 13/415:45

CHC

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LAX

1 stop19h 45m

Qantas Airways

Mon 20/423:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,425

Tue 10/313:15

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops18h 42m

United Airlines

Fri 28/822:35

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops40h 50m

United Airlines

Deal found 28/2$1,834

Sat 2/518:10

CHC

-

LAX

3 stops31h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 8/523:00

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops28h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 24/2$2,001

Thu 19/307:00

ZQN

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LAX

2 stops45h 37m

American Airlines

Sun 22/322:25

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop26h 40m

American Airlines

Deal found 25/2$2,003

Mon 9/315:55

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 35m

Qantas Airways

Thu 19/321:50

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop21h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 27/2$1,456

Fri 27/315:55

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 35m

Qantas Airways

Fri 3/423:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 25/2$1,479

Sat 2/515:45

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop19h 45m

Qantas Airways

Fri 8/523:30

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop20h 55m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$1,486

Sat 7/313:00

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops27h 56m

United Airlines

Thu 3/920:21

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops21h 04m

United Airlines

Deal found 28/2$1,859

Fri 3/420:30

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops36h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 16/423:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 27/2$2,111

Thu 19/320:35

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops36h 55m

Qantas Airways

Sun 22/322:25

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop21h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 24/2$1,691

Wed 1/406:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Mon 13/423:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop30h 15m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/2$1,704

Thu 19/307:00

ZQN

-

LAX

1 stop26h 30m

Qantas Airways

Sun 22/322:25

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 10m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/2$1,761

Wed 11/316:30

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Qantas Airways

Fri 28/823:10

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop27h 05m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$1,793

Tue 10/314:00

ZQN

-

LAX

1 stop38h 25m

Qantas Airways

Tue 1/923:30

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$1,920

Wed 1/406:00

CHC

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LAX

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Sun 12/423:30

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops25h 25m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/2$1,958

Wed 1/406:00

CHC

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LAX

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Sat 11/423:30

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops27h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 26/2$1,988

Wed 11/316:30

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Qantas Airways

Sat 29/823:30

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops39h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$1,995

Thu 12/314:00

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop38h 25m

Qantas Airways

Sun 30/822:10

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop22h 25m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$2,080

Thu 12/314:00

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop38h 25m

Qantas Airways

Wed 2/923:30

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops39h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 28/2$2,282

Find flight deals from South Island to Riverside

Round-trip from	$1,098
One-way from	$501

2/5-8/5

2/5-8/5
3 total stops
40h 50m total
South Island to Riverside

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
19/3
1 total stop
18h 50m total
South Island to Riverside

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ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 13/4

15:45-16:30

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,425

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

15:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

21:50-14:55

1 stop21h 05m

$1,456

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 27/3

15:55-15:30

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/4

23:30-16:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,479

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 2/5

15:45-16:30

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/5

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,486

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

20:35-13:30

2 stops36h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

22:25-15:25

1 stop21h 00m

$1,691

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 1/4

06:00-06:00

1 stop20h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 13/4

23:05-00:20

1 stop30h 15m

$1,704

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 19/3

07:00-13:30

1 stop26h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

22:25-14:35

1 stop20h 10m

$1,761

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 11/3

16:30-15:30

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/8

23:10-21:15

1 stop27h 05m

$1,793

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

13:15-11:57

2 stops18h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 28/8

22:35-10:25

2 stops40h 50m

$1,834

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

13:00-19:56

2 stops27h 56m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/9

20:21-12:25

2 stops21h 04m

$1,859

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Riverside

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Riverside from South Island with our price prediction graph.

CHC-LAX

ZQN-LAX

Estimated return price

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

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CHC-LAX

ZQN-LAX

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 $990). Flying from South Island to Riverside in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,177). 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 Riverside

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.

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

7.5

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

7.1

Good

8.0

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 18

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Island to Riverside?
Qantas Airways can get you from South Island to Riverside in just under 19h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to . South Island and Riverside are separated by a distance of 11082 km.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Riverside one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $555. Qantas Airways flights start at $580 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $588 one-way.
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.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Riverside?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Riverside.
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 $990). Flying from South Island to Riverside in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,177). 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 Riverside

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Air Canada	Cheapest$589	Average$1,259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$990	Average$1,647	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,043	Average$1,219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,240	Average$1,834	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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