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$505+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to South Island

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Cheap flight deals from Irvine to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Irvine (IR9) to South Island (zzEDG). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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$664
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One-way from

$505
(Jetabroad)
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Cheapest flights from Irvine to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Irvine to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2024.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2410:45 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/163:40 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,395
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2610:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 1/142:20 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,636
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/3010:00 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop46h 20mChina Southern
Sun 1/1910:30 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop40h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 12/22$1,740
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/308:00 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop16h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 1/202:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/22$1,753
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/257:20 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop18h 15mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/26:00 amCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,016
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/238:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop21h 25mQantas Airways
Thu 1/26:00 amCHC - LAX
1 stop21h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/22$2,219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/233:45 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops24h 20mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/318:20 amCHC - LAX
1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,275
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/284:55 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops33h 00mAir Canada
Mon 1/206:15 amCHC - LAX
3 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 12/21$2,524
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:51 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops66h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/313:05 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops45h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/21$3,159
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2110:51 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops37h 59mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/314:35 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop15h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/21$3,585
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/286:10 amLAX - CHC
3 stops55h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/202:00 pmCHC - LAX
3 stops66h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/21$4,255
This Cathay Pacific deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cathay Pacific is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/2510:55 amLAX - CHC
1 stop29h 25mCathay Pacific
Sat 1/42:50 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop27h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/22$5,447

Find flights from Irvine to South Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Irvine to South Island 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

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Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

11:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop18h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

8:30 pm-6:55 am

1 stop31h 25m

$664

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

11:40 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 3/4

4:50 pm-6:55 am

1 stop35h 05m

$700

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

4:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 3/3

9:40 am-1:54 pm

2 stops25h 14m

$717

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

11:35 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 3/27

6:15 am-12:50 pm

2 stops26h 35m

$742

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

11:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 3/29

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop20h 50m

$851

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 4/1

11:55 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Thu 4/10

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$892

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 3/23

11:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 4/3

2:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$901

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

5:10 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Tue 3/25

6:10 am-11:10 am

2 stops25h 00m

$954

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 2/4

10:40 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops44h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 2/11

3:05 pm-6:06 pm

2 stops48h 01m

$967

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

8:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 2/16

10:25 am-9:05 am

2 stops19h 40m

$976

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Best time to book a flight from Irvine to South Island

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Island from Irvine with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Irvine to South Island

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Irvine to South Island including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Irvine to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 IR9 to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Irvine to South Island. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 23, 2024.

When flying from Irvine to South Island, 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 South Island by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Island ranges from 1.6 - 2.4 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.4 in. February is typically the driest time to visit South Island when rainfall is around 1.6 in.

Temperature in South Island by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 42.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Island. 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 South Island. Reviews last updated December 23, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, United Airlines and Fiji Airways from Irvine to South Island. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,263 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,263 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,263 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very good
191 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,263 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,263 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,330 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,263 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
493 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,263 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Food

8.1

Overall

8.4

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

The food was HORRIBLE, the flight crew looked as though they’d rather be getting a root canal, and the bathrooms were disgusting.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Irvine to South Island. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Irvine to South Island one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Air New Zealand, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $542. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Fiji Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Irvine to South Island for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Irvine to South Island?

    Most travelers choose Los Angeles - Christchurch, Los Angeles - Queenstown Intl or Los Angeles - Blenheim when deciding on the best route from Irvine to South Island.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Irvine to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Irvine to South Island in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,869). 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 Irvine to South Island

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Irvine to South Island. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$726Average$877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,124Average$1,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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