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Cheap flights from South Island to the United States from $494

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to USA

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Cheapest flights from South Island to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 January 2026.

Thu 11/621:00CHC - HNL
1 stop33h 25mAir New Zealand
Sun 21/610:15HNL - CHC
1 stop13h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$934
Fri 20/208:45CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 27/218:10LAX - CHC
2 stops23h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,046
Thu 22/118:20CHC - HNL
1 stop12h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 5/209:20HNL - CHC
1 stop23h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,072
Thu 7/513:05CHC - HNL
2 stops30h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 14/522:55HNL - CHC
3 stops20h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,075
Thu 3/913:05CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 22/923:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,088
Mon 9/214:00CHC - LAX
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 15/219:05LAX - CHC
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/1$1,119
Sun 21/613:05CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 30/623:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$1,133
Thu 12/206:10CHC - SFO
2 stops25h 29mAir Canada
Thu 26/213:20SFO - CHC
2 stops38h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,145
Fri 24/418:50CHC - HNL
2 stops49h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 9/523:55HNL - CHC
1 stop14h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/1$1,148
Wed 4/210:30CHC - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Sat 14/220:10LAX - CHC
1 stop25h 20mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$1,152
Thu 19/215:30CHC - HNL
2 stops15h 00mAir New Zealand
Thu 26/209:20HNL - CHC
2 stops13h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/1$1,164
Mon 9/308:45CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 24mAir Canada
Thu 19/312:50LAX - CHC
2 stops39h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 7/1$1,171

Find flight deals from South Island to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$934

One-way from

$494
Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 11/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 35m total
  • South Island to USA
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Air New Zealand
  • Air New Zealand
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 30m total
  • South Island to USA
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to USA that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to the United States that are best for you.

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South Island

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USA

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Thu 11/6

21:00-08:25

1 stop33h 25m

Honolulu

Sun 21/6

10:15-21:25

1 stop13h 10m

$934

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 20/2

08:45-13:24

2 stops25h 39m

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

18:10-14:40

2 stops23h 30m

$1,046

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Thu 22/1

18:20-07:30

1 stop12h 10m

Honolulu

Thu 5/2

09:20-08:05

1 stop23h 45m

$1,072

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sun 21/6

13:05-12:55

1 stop18h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/6

23:55-12:05

1 stop17h 10m

$1,133

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Thu 12/2

06:10-10:39

2 stops25h 29m

San Francisco

Thu 26/2

13:20-00:40

2 stops38h 20m

$1,145

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

18:50-22:10

2 stops49h 20m

Honolulu

Sat 9/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop14h 10m

$1,148

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 4/2

10:30-11:15

1 stop21h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

20:10-18:30

1 stop25h 20m

$1,152

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

15:30-07:30

2 stops15h 00m

Honolulu

Thu 26/2

09:20-22:05

2 stops13h 45m

$1,164

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

08:45-14:09

2 stops25h 24m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

12:50-00:40

2 stops39h 50m

$1,171

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

06:05-08:25

1 stop22h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

21:50-14:55

1 stop21h 05m

$1,191

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to USA

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to the United States

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to USA (average of $1,025). Flying from South Island to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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 US?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 January 2026.

When flying from South Island to USA, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from South Island to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
565 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
967 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,600 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
216 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to USA. 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 USA?

    For as low as $1,133, Air New Zealand can have you in USA from South Island in 18h 50m. South Island and USA are separated by a distance of 11082 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 USA one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $554. Users have also found prices from $588 and $609 on Qantas Airways and Air New Zealand, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Island to USA?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to USA.

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to USA (average of $1,025). Flying from South Island to USA in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,214). 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 USA

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Island to USA. 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 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$610Average$1,554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,025Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,061Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,138Average$1,871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,342Average$1,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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