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$545+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) to South Island

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Jan 27 — Feb 31
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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 January 22, 2025.

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$1,002
(Mytrip)
From New York (NYC) to South Island
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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 January 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/48:35 amLGA - CHC
2 stops34h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/112:20 pmCHC - LGA
3 stops38h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,002
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/410:16 amEWR - CHC
3 stops33h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/112:20 pmCHC - EWR
3 stops41h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$1,030
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/18:20 amEWR - CHC
2 stops46h 45mAir Canada
Fri 8/156:05 amCHC - EWR
2 stops33h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 1/22$1,191
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 3/176:30 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops26h 00mAir Canada
Wed 3/267:00 amZQN - EWR
2 stops26h 51mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$1,272
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Thu 2/205:00 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops26h 20mFiji Airways
Thu 2/272:20 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops25h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/21$1,309
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:30 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops32h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/267:00 amZQN - EWR
2 stops26h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,313
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/183:59 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/252:20 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops25h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$1,357
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:00 amJFK - CHC
2 stops41h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 8/276:20 amCHC - JFK
2 stops30h 52mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/20$1,574
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/49:45 amJFK - CHC
3 stops43h 10mAir Canada
Tue 3/116:15 amCHC - JFK
2 stops33h 23mAir Canada
Deal found 1/22$1,596
This EaseMyTrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 EaseMyTrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/47:55 pmLGA - ZQN
2 stops45h 55mAir New Zealand
Wed 6/2512:10 pmZQN - LGA
2 stops25h 49mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$1,601
This Air New Zealand deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 New Zealand is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/55:58 pmLGA - CHC
2 stops24h 27mAir New Zealand
Wed 8/273:05 pmCHC - LGA
2 stops22h 54mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/20$1,612
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/158:20 pmJFK - CHC
2 stops23h 50mAir New Zealand
Sat 3/221:55 pmCHC - JFK
2 stops21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 1/21$1,626

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

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New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Tue 3/4

8:35 am-1:20 pm

2 stops34h 45m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

2:20 pm-12:12 pm

3 stops38h 52m

$1,002

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Tue 3/4

10:16 am-1:20 pm

3 stops33h 04m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

2:20 pm-2:38 pm

3 stops41h 18m

$1,030

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Mon 3/17

6:30 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops26h 00m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-4:51 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,272

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/20

5:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 2/27

2:20 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

$1,309

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

$1,313

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 2/18

3:59 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Christchurch

Tue 2/25

2:20 pm-9:29 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$1,357

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Thu 5/15

6:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Christchurch

Tue 5/20

6:05 am-4:59 pm

2 stops26h 54m

$1,527

New YorkQueenstown

JFK - ZQN

JFKZQN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/17

6:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-8:02 pm

2 stops30h 02m

$1,588

New YorkChristchurch

JFK - CHC

JFKCHC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/4

9:45 am-10:55 pm

3 stops43h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-10:38 pm

2 stops33h 23m

$1,596

New YorkQueenstown

LGA - ZQN

LGAZQN

New York LaGuardia

Wed 6/4

7:55 pm-9:50 am

2 stops45h 55m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 6/25

12:10 pm-9:59 pm

2 stops25h 49m

$1,601

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Travel insights for flights from New York to South Island

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

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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 January 22, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Canada, United Airlines and Qantas Airways 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
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
1,252 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
3,357 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
1,328 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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
7.9
Good
482 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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.

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
831 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,252 reviews

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.4

Food

8.1

Comfort

8.3

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

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  • 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, Newark - Christchurch or New York LaGuardia - 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.

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    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 $1,869). 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 airline flying from New York to South Island

Discover the top airline 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,550Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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