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$739+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to South Island

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NYC — CHC
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Tue 12/3
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Cheap flight deals from New York to South Island

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 New York to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/48:30 amEWR - CHC
1 stop32h 05mAir New Zealand
Tue 12/242:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop29h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$1,787
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/410:00 amLGA - CHC
2 stops30h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/242:15 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops24h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,898
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/49:00 amJFK - CHC
1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/246:00 amCHC - JFK
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$1,948
This Air Canada 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/16:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops36h 10mAir Canada
Thu 12/266:10 amCHC - EWR
2 stops28h 41mAir Canada
Deal found 11/20$1,961
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.
Mon 12/27:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Thu 12/264:00 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop19h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/20$2,063
This Priceline 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/46:30 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/243:05 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops33h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,128
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/65:30 pmEWR - CHC
1 stop23h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/242:15 pmCHC - EWR
1 stop29h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,144
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/254:30 pmEWR - DUD
2 stops28h 05mAir New Zealand
Mon 12/27:25 pmDUD - EWR
2 stops52h 18mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/21$2,167
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/31:50 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop29h 30mCathay Pacific
Mon 12/232:50 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 11/20$2,231
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/43:34 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops28h 56mQantas Airways
Wed 12/256:00 amCHC - JFK
2 stops28h 31mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$2,247
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/45:01 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops27h 34mQantas Airways
Mon 12/236:20 amCHC - LGA
2 stops26h 41mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/20$2,247
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:20 pmJFK - CHC
1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines
Fri 12/276:10 pmCHC - JFK
1 stop40h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$2,551

Find flights from New York to South Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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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NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Wed 2/19

6:30 pm-12:40 am

2 stops36h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 2/24

6:10 am-4:51 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,303

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-7:35 pm

2 stops32h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,318

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

2:30 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops28h 35m

Christchurch

Tue 3/18

8:20 am-5:29 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$1,336

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

3:59 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Christchurch

Tue 3/18

2:20 pm-11:57 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,383

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/7

7:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 5/12

9:40 am-4:20 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$1,390

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Tue 2/4

6:30 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 2/24

6:10 am-4:51 pm

2 stops28h 41m

$1,399

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 3/6

7:20 pm-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 3/16

9:00 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 00m

$1,415

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/6

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 2/27

2:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,440

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

8:20 pm-11:25 am

1 stop22h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

8:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop38h 35m

$1,451

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 2/16

5:30 pm-10:35 am

1 stop23h 05m

Christchurch

Sun 3/9

1:15 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$1,458

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Best time to book a flight from New York to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from New York to South Island

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NYC to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New York to South Island as you normally would.

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.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air New Zealand, United Airlines and American Airlines from New York to South Island by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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
8.1
Very good
529 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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.

Qantas Airways
7.6
Good
820 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,308 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Comfort

8.2

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 New York 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 New York to South Island one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Cathay Pacific, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $1,158. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Air New Zealand, as they are both options that can get you from New York to South Island for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from New York to South Island consider New York John F Kennedy Intl - Christchurch, New York LaGuardia - Christchurch or Newark - Christchurch as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from New York 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 2 airlines flying from New York to South Island

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from New York 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
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,550Average$1,966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,553Average$1,915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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