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$433+ Cheap flights from Irvine, CA to South Island

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Nov 26 — Dec 31
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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 November 21, 2024.

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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 November 21, 2024.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2410:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/264:00 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,058
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 12/68:00 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/161:05 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/21$1,400
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/610:45 pmLAX - ZQN
2 stops40h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:20 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,474
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Wed 11/2710:35 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops22h 00mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/113:00 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops17h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/21$1,497
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/2610:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 1/142:20 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/21$1,715
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/268:30 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops41h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/142:15 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops38h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/21$1,761
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/258:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop22h 20mQantas Airways
Tue 12/314:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop22h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/21$2,155
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Fri 12/138:35 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop20h 55mQantas Airways
Sun 12/293:40 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop22h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/21$2,310
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 12/268:00 pmLAX - NSN
1 stop16h 00mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/57:00 pmNSN - LAX
1 stop37h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$2,689
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Thu 12/2611:22 amLAX - BHE
2 stops28h 23mAir New Zealand
Sun 1/59:45 amBHE - LAX
1 stop22h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$3,165
This China Southern deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 China Southern is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1810:20 pmLAX - CHC
3 stops70h 00mChina Southern
Fri 12/2710:30 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops64h 48mChina Southern
Deal found 11/21$3,787
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/253:35 pmLAX - ZQN
3 stops48h 10mEmirates
Tue 12/314:25 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops41h 20mEmirates
Deal found 11/21$4,158

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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 2/27

10:35 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Christchurch

Thu 4/3

9:15 am-12:55 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$924

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

10:10 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 15m

Christchurch

Fri 5/2

1:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops19h 20m

$945

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

9:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-9:00 am

1 stop21h 00m

$946

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

10:35 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 45m

Christchurch

Sat 2/1

2:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$947

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 2/25

2:05 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops35h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 4/2

6:35 am-11:10 am

2 stops24h 35m

$949

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Sun 1/26

11:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 2/10

10:45 am-6:55 am

1 stop17h 10m

$969

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 3/9

11:40 pm-11:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 3/23

6:00 am-6:50 am

1 stop20h 50m

$991

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

4:30 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 2/22

6:15 am-12:11 pm

2 stops26h 56m

$1,024

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

7:11 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops22h 19m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 4/5

10:35 am-8:14 pm

2 stops29h 39m

$1,115

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 3/28

11:35 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops21h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 4/6

7:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops24h 55m

$1,252

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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 $1,690). 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 November 21, 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 November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Fiji Airways and Air Canada 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
1,308 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

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
1,308 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
833 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

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
3,489 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

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
1,338 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

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
200 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Food

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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $513. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and American Airlines, 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 - Nelson 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 $1,690). 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$769Average$881FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$966Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
United AirlinesCheapest$990Average$1,059FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,124Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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