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$566+ Cheap flights from Newark (EWR) to South Island

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 5/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
EWR — CHC
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
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Cheap flight deals from Newark to South Island

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,261
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$566
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,141
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Cheapest flights from Newark to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Newark to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 6/16:10 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/86:05 amCHC - EWR
2 stops33h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,261
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/168:15 amEWR - CHC
2 stops38h 10mAir Canada
Tue 9/306:35 amCHC - EWR
3 stops48h 53mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$1,338
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 8/319:00 amEWR - DUD
2 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/73:10 pmDUD - EWR
2 stops32h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,409
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 5/253:50 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops26h 05mAir New Zealand
Sat 6/75:00 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops28h 08mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,423
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 8/312:10 pmEWR - DUD
2 stops36h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 9/77:25 pmDUD - EWR
2 stops45h 33mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,451
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/13:50 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops27h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 6/83:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops30h 03mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$1,518
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/216:10 pmEWR - ZQN
2 stops28h 10mAir Canada
Mon 5/262:25 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops42h 34mAir Canada
Deal found 4/15$1,559
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 5/318:15 pmEWR - CHC
2 stops45h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/226:35 amCHC - EWR
2 stops34h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,661
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/257:52 amEWR - ZQN
3 stops40h 18mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/32:15 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops32h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$1,868
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 6/18:25 amEWR - ZQN
2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/83:05 pmZQN - EWR
2 stops30h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$2,165
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Fri 11/79:35 amEWR - CHC
2 stops32h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 11/238:10 pmCHC - EWR
2 stops51h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/16$2,875
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/711:45 pmEWR - ZQN
3 stops51h 20mEmirates
Sun 11/234:25 pmZQN - EWR
3 stops46h 45mEmirates
Deal found 4/16$2,892

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Newark 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Newark Airport to South Island that are best for you.

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Newark

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South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 6/1

6:10 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 6/8

6:05 am-11:46 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$1,261

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 6/1

7:37 am-2:25 pm

3 stops38h 48m

Christchurch

Sun 6/8

6:05 am-11:46 pm

2 stops33h 41m

$1,343

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sun 5/25

3:50 pm-9:55 am

2 stops26h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 6/7

5:00 pm-5:08 am

2 stops28h 08m

$1,423

NewarkDunedin

EWR - DUD

EWRDUD

Newark

Sun 8/31

2:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops36h 40m

Dunedin

Sun 9/7

7:25 pm-12:58 am

2 stops45h 33m

$1,451

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sun 6/1

3:50 pm-11:25 am

2 stops27h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/8

3:05 pm-5:08 am

2 stops30h 03m

$1,518

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Sat 5/31

8:15 pm-9:55 am

2 stops45h 40m

Christchurch

Sun 6/22

6:35 am-1:02 am

2 stops34h 27m

$1,661

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sun 6/1

10:15 am-9:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/8

10:55 am-10:49 pm

3 stops27h 54m

$2,030

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Sun 6/1

8:25 am-9:50 am

2 stops33h 25m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/8

3:05 pm-5:34 am

2 stops30h 29m

$2,165

NewarkQueenstown

EWR - ZQN

EWRZQN

Newark

Mon 5/5

6:10 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops28h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Mon 5/12

2:25 pm-10:00 pm

3 stops47h 35m

$2,411

NewarkChristchurch

EWR - CHC

EWRCHC

Newark

Mon 5/5

11:55 pm-12:55 pm

3 stops45h 00m

Christchurch

Mon 5/12

5:45 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops43h 35m

$2,915

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Best time to book a flight from Newark to South Island

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Newark Airport to South Island

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

Find hourly flight availability from Newark 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 April 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Newark Airport 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 April 17, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from New York to South Island, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
467 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
Air Canada
7.0
Good
9,142 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,288 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Newark 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 Newark Airport to South Island one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $993 on Air New Zealand. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $1,294 and Singapore Airlines from $3,280 one-way.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Newark Airport to South Island consider Newark - Christchurch, Newark - Queenstown Intl or Newark - Blenheim as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Newark 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 Newark Airport to South Island?

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Newark Airport to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Newark Airport 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 Newark to South Island

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Newark 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air New ZealandCheapest$1,495Average$1,929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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