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Cheap flights from South Island to Riverside from $743

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 23/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
16 May — 23 May1
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 16 April 2026.

Sat 16/513:05
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 23/523:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,527
Thu 10/1214:10
CHC
-
LAX
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 28/122:35
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/4$1,575
Tue 12/520:30
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops35h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 19/523:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,583
Sat 16/516:25
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 23/523:55
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,597
Wed 27/509:40
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops22h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/623:55
LAX
-
CHC
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,644
Thu 10/1218:50
CHC
-
LAX
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/122:35
LAX
-
CHC
1 stop17h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,651
Thu 7/520:25
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 30/623:55
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops39h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,879
Wed 20/517:20
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 23/623:00
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops22h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,883
Thu 7/515:25
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop18h 05m
Qantas Airways
Tue 30/623:30
LAX
-
ZQN
1 stop20h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,913
Mon 18/507:00
ZQN
-
LAX
1 stop26h 30m
American Airlines
Tue 23/621:30
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops41h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,927
Wed 27/513:00
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/623:55
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops38h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$1,940
Sun 17/507:00
ZQN
-
LAX
2 stops47h 54m
American Airlines
Tue 23/621:30
LAX
-
ZQN
2 stops41h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 13/4$1,957

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 16 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,527

One-way from

$743
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 16/5-23/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • South Island to Riverside
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 00m total
  • South Island to Riverside
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

20:30-13:05

2 stops35h 35m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,639

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

15:45-16:30

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,697

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

23:05-00:20

1 stop30h 15m

$1,698

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Fri 15/5

16:35-21:33

2 stops23h 58m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 22/5

23:30-15:25

1 stop20h 55m

$1,802

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Sat 9/5

06:00-14:30

1 stop27h 30m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 2/7

23:30-00:20

1 stop29h 50m

$1,844

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Wed 13/5

06:15-13:05

2 stops25h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 20/5

22:10-13:30

2 stops20h 20m

$1,898

QueenstownLos Angeles

ZQN - LAX

ZQNLAX

Queenstown Intl

Wed 27/5

13:00-13:05

2 stops43h 05m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

23:55-09:05

2 stops38h 10m

$1,940

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

06:10-12:05

2 stops24h 55m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 19/5

22:40-08:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,968

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Tue 12/5

15:45-16:30

1 stop19h 45m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 29/6

21:30-14:25

1 stop21h 55m

$1,983

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 14/5

06:15-13:05

2 stops25h 50m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 21/5

23:55-08:40

2 stops37h 45m

$1,991

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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 16 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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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
627 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
240 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

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 American Airlines can get you from South Island to Riverside in just under 19h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 45m. South Island and Riverside 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 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 $461. Fiji Airways flights start at $563 while deals on Air New Zealand start at $596 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 16 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,039Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,115Average$1,460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,213Average$1,927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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