Cheap flights from South Island to Riverside from $848

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 2/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
30 May — 6 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from 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 30 April 2026.

Thu 7/513:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 16/523:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,306
Wed 20/506:00
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
American Airlines
Wed 3/623:30
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,338
Mon 11/506:00
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
British Airways
Mon 25/523:30
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop20h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 29/4$1,343
Mon 18/506:00
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
American Airlines
Sat 6/622:38
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops54h 42m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,347
Mon 11/506:00
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
American Airlines
Sun 31/516:06
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops28h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,350
Mon 18/506:00
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/623:30
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,355
Tue 19/516:35
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops26h 16m
American Airlines
Wed 3/623:30
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop29h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,359
Thu 14/516:35
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops32h 38m
American Airlines
Sun 31/523:05
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop30h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 28/4$1,360
Tue 19/515:45
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop20h 20m
American Airlines
Tue 2/623:30
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop29h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,365
Fri 15/506:00
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
American Airlines
Mon 1/623:30
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop29h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,367
Sat 13/617:30
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 20/623:30
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4$2,068
Sun 14/610:50
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops19h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/623:55
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops21h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/4$2,075

Find 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 30 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,338

One-way from

$848
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • South Island to Riverside
2/6
  • 2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 22h 25m total
  • South Island to Riverside

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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

06:00-22:00

2 stops35h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,465
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 21/9

13:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

23:55-17:35

2 stops21h 40m

$1,683

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 20/9

10:10-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

23:55-17:35

2 stops21h 40m

$1,748

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

21:50-14:45

1 stop21h 55m

$1,835

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 20/9

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/9

23:30-16:25

1 stop20h 55m

$2,056

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Sat 13/6

17:30-10:50

2 stops36h 20m

Los Angeles

Sat 20/6

23:30-19:40

2 stops25h 10m

$2,068

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

06:10-11:42

2 stops24h 32m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

13:25-11:25

2 stops27h 00m

$2,165

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 18/5

06:10-13:43

2 stops26h 33m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/6

10:55-10:25

2 stops28h 30m

$2,177

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

06:10-13:43

2 stops26h 33m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

22:35-08:55

2 stops39h 20m

$2,177

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 19/5

06:10-13:43

2 stops26h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

13:25-10:25

2 stops26h 00m

$2,177

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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 30 April 2026.
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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

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.

Food

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

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

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?

    Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand can get you from South Island to Riverside in just under 25h 27m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 03m. South Island and Riverside are separated by a distance of 11426 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 $569. Qantas Airways flights start at $580 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $599 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.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Island to Riverside

Discover the top 3 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 30 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,048Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,125Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,221Average$1,940FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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