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Cheap flights from South Island to the United States from $485

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 10/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
30 mar — 6 apr1
1 adult

Cheap 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 25 mars 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,143

One-way from

$485
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/5-22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 47h 45m total
  • South Island to USA
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 40m total
  • 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 25 mars 2025.

tors 8/506:20CHC - HNL
1 stop23h 15mQantas Airways
tors 15/509:35HNL - CHC
2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,189
tis 24/613:15CHC - SFO
1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways
tors 24/723:00SFO - CHC
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,295
mån 7/713:15CHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
lör 19/723:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,309
fre 16/506:50CHC - HNL
1 stop23h 35mAir New Zealand
fre 23/510:15HNL - CHC
2 stops27h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/3$1,332
tis 5/806:00CHC - SEA
2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines
sön 17/813:45SEA - CHC
2 stops38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,391
fre 9/510:25ZQN - HNL
2 stops20h 00mAir New Zealand
fre 16/510:15HNL - ZQN
1 stop29h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/3$1,475
tors 8/506:20CHC - HNL
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
tors 15/522:55HNL - CHC
3 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,555
mån 5/520:30CHC - SFO
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
sön 18/522:45SFO - CHC
2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,597
tors 8/520:30CHC - LAX
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
tors 15/523:55LAX - CHC
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,670
tors 8/506:00CHC - SFO
2 stops34h 00mQantas Airways
tors 29/517:49SFO - CHC
2 stops25h 56mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,758
tors 15/506:00CHC - LAX
1 stop27h 25mQantas Airways
tors 29/521:50LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,775
tis 9/1210:30CHC - EWR
2 stops24h 21mMultiple Airlines
tis 20/118:30EWR - CHC
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,789

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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 25 mars 2025.
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

Fly to

USA

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

tors 8/5

06:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

Honolulu

tors 15/5

09:35-08:05

2 stops24h 30m

$1,189

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

tis 24/6

13:15-13:50

1 stop19h 35m

San Francisco

tors 24/7

23:00-12:15

1 stop18h 15m

$1,295

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

mån 7/7

13:15-12:55

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

lör 19/7

23:55-12:15

1 stop17h 20m

$1,309

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

fre 16/5

06:50-08:25

1 stop23h 35m

Honolulu

fre 23/5

10:15-11:40

2 stops27h 25m

$1,332

ChristchurchSeattle

CHC - SEA

CHCSEA

Christchurch

tis 5/8

06:00-09:21

2 stops22h 21m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

sön 17/8

13:45-23:05

2 stops38h 20m

$1,391

QueenstownHonolulu

ZQN - HNL

ZQNHNL

Queenstown Intl

fre 9/5

10:25-08:25

2 stops20h 00m

Honolulu

fre 16/5

10:15-13:30

1 stop29h 15m

$1,475

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

tors 8/5

06:20-07:35

1 stop23h 15m

Honolulu

tors 15/5

22:55-13:05

3 stops40h 10m

$1,555

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

mån 5/5

20:30-13:50

2 stops36h 20m

San Francisco

sön 18/5

22:45-17:35

2 stops23h 50m

$1,597

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

tors 8/5

20:30-12:55

2 stops35h 25m

Los Angeles

tors 15/5

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,670

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

tors 8/5

06:00-21:00

2 stops34h 00m

San Francisco

tors 29/5

17:49-14:45

2 stops25h 56m

$1,758

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/3

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to USA

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $757). Flying from South Island to USA in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 25 mars 2025.

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.

Rainfall in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in USA by month

Plan your trip to USA by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

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 25 mars 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from South Island to USA to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,169 reviews
Check prices

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.4

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $485. Users have also found prices from $906 and $979 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 $757). Flying from South Island to USA in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 6 airlines flying from South Island to USA

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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$955Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,089Average$1,891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,123Average$1,418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,202Average$1,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,348Average$2,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,458Average$2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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