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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 10 April 2026.

Sat 23/513:05

CHC

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LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Fiji Airways

Sat 30/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 8/4$1,454

Thu 10/1214:10

CHC

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LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Thu 28/122:35

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 5/4$1,557

Sat 23/511:00

CHC

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LAX

2 stops45h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 30/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$1,573

Sat 19/1208:20

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops24h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 7/122:35

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$1,583

Tue 5/509:40

CHC

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LAX

2 stops22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 12/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/4$1,586

Mon 2/1114:10

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop18h 50m

Fiji Airways

Thu 19/1122:35

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 35m

Fiji Airways

Deal found 8/4$1,588

Thu 30/409:40

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 29/723:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops21h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4$1,591

Thu 21/512:10

ZQN

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LAX

2 stops17h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 28/523:55

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops24h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4$1,788

Sat 23/509:45

ZQN

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LAX

2 stops22h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 30/523:55

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops21h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$1,790

Thu 21/515:25

ZQN

-

LAX

1 stop18h 05m

Qantas Airways

Thu 28/523:30

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/4$1,997

Fri 16/1007:00

ZQN

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LAX

2 stops34h 01m

American Airlines

Sun 18/1012:15

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops49h 55m

American Airlines

Deal found 8/4$2,076

Wed 25/1107:00

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop20h 15m

American Airlines

Sun 29/1120:25

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop27h 40m

American Airlines

Deal found 5/4$2,320

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 10 April 2026.

Tue 5/509:40

CHC

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LAX

2 stops22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 12/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop17h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/4$1,586

Wed 20/506:00

CHC

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LAX

1 stop27h 30m

American Airlines

Wed 27/523:05

LAX

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CHC

1 stop30h 15m

American Airlines

Deal found 5/4$1,684

Thu 21/515:25

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop18h 05m

Qantas Airways

Thu 28/523:30

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 6/4$1,997

Wed 15/717:00

CHC

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LAX

1 stop15h 20m

Air New Zealand

Wed 22/722:10

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops21h 50m

Air New Zealand

Deal found 10/4$2,021

Mon 25/516:35

CHC

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LAX

2 stops31h 27m

British Airways

Mon 1/623:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop30h 15m

British Airways

Deal found 10/4$2,100

Tue 26/506:10

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops24h 47m

United Airlines

Sat 20/613:25

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops29h 00m

United Airlines

Deal found 8/4$2,147

Thu 7/513:05

CHC

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LAX

1 stop19h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 14/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops22h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 7/4$1,614

Fri 22/506:00

CHC

-

LAX

1 stop27h 30m

American Airlines

Fri 29/523:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop30h 15m

American Airlines

Deal found 7/4$1,742

Wed 20/509:40

CHC

-

LAX

2 stops22h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 27/523:55

LAX

-

CHC

2 stops22h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 5/4$1,629

Sun 10/506:00

CHC

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LAX

1 stop27h 30m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 17/523:05

LAX

-

CHC

1 stop30h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/4$1,766

Sat 23/515:25

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop18h 05m

Qantas Airways

Sat 30/523:30

LAX

-

ZQN

1 stop20h 00m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 8/4$2,375

Thu 21/512:10

ZQN

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LAX

2 stops17h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 28/523:55

LAX

-

ZQN

2 stops24h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/4$1,788

Sat 23/510:35

ZQN

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LAX

3 stops45h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 30/514:20

LAX

-

ZQN

3 stops52h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 8/4$5,676

Sat 23/515:25

ZQN

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LAX

1 stop18h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 30/523:55

LAX

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ZQN

2 stops38h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 8/4$2,310

Find flight deals from South Island to Riverside

Round-trip from	$1,454
One-way from	$818

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways
23/5-30/5
2 total stops
36h 10m total
South Island to Riverside

1/5

1/5
2 total stops
22h 25m total
South Island to Riverside

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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 5/5

09:40-13:05

2 stops22h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,586

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 7/5

13:05-13:05

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 14/5

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,614

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

09:40-13:05

2 stops22h 25m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,629

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 20/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

23:05-00:20

1 stop30h 15m

$1,684

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 22/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/5

23:05-00:20

1 stop30h 15m

$1,742

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 17/5

23:05-00:20

1 stop30h 15m

$1,766

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

12:10-10:50

2 stops17h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

23:55-19:40

2 stops24h 45m

$1,788

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Thu 21/5

15:25-14:30

1 stop18h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 28/5

23:30-14:30

1 stop20h 00m

$1,997

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 15/7

17:00-13:20

1 stop15h 20m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 22/7

22:10-15:00

2 stops21h 50m

$2,021

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

16:35-05:02

2 stops31h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 1/6

23:05-00:20

1 stop30h 15m

$2,100

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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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Riverside (average of $900). Flying from South Island to Riverside in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,225). 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.

8.1

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.

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 18h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to . South Island and Riverside are separated by a distance of 11426 km.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Riverside one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $466. Fiji Airways flights start at $569 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $602 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Riverside (average of $900). Flying from South Island to Riverside in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,225). 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 3 airlines flying from South Island to Riverside

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,050	Average$1,270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,127	Average$1,483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,226	Average$1,950	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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