South Island

$465+ Cheap flights from Riverside, CA to South Island

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Cheap flight deals from Riverside to South Island

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$827
(flugladen.de)

One-way from

$465
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,014
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From Riverside to South Island
One-way flight from Riverside to South Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($229 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($53 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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Cheapest flights from Riverside to South Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Riverside to South Island. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 20, 2025.

This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1710:10 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/11:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$827
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 7/2911:55 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways
Mon 8/111:15 pmCHC - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$845
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 5/1410:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/244:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$969
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 8/1710:30 pmLAX - CHC
1 stop22h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 8/306:00 amCHC - LAX
1 stop27h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/20$988
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 11/285:05 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops34h 35mAir Canada
Sun 12/711:00 amCHC - LAX
2 stops26h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$1,024
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 3/2211:53 amLAX - CHC
2 stops39h 02mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/2812:00 pmCHC - LAX
2 stops28h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,032
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sun 8/1010:10 pmLAX - CHC
2 stops29h 55mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/238:50 amCHC - LAX
2 stops22h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/20$1,075
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/219:00 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand
Fri 3/283:05 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop16h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,092
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 4/2311:10 pmLAX - ZQN
1 stop27h 05mQantas Airways
Wed 4/303:25 pmZQN - LAX
1 stop18h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,100
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/199:00 pmLAX - NSN
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1511:15 amNSN - LAX
2 stops18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,234
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/189:00 pmLAX - NSN
1 stop25h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 4/152:10 pmNSN - LAX
2 stops22h 32mAir New Zealand
Deal found 2/19$1,327
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Thu 3/2012:56 amLAX - ZQN
2 stops41h 09mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/283:15 pmZQN - LAX
2 stops45h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,642

Find flights from Riverside to South Island within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.

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Riverside

Fly to

South Island

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

10:10 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop23h 15m

Christchurch

Thu 5/1

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$827

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 8/23

1:05 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$922

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

10:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

Queenstown Intl

Sat 5/24

4:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$969

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

10:30 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-2:20 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$988

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

10:10 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Sat 8/23

8:50 am-12:45 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$1,075

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Fri 3/21

9:00 pm-9:50 am

1 stop16h 50m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/28

3:05 pm-11:45 am

1 stop16h 40m

$1,092

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

11:10 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Wed 4/30

3:25 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,100

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

9:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Nelson

Tue 4/15

11:15 am-10:50 am

2 stops18h 35m

$1,234

Los AngelesNelson

LAX - NSN

LAXNSN

Los Angeles

Tue 3/18

9:00 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop25h 30m

Nelson

Tue 4/15

2:10 pm-5:42 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$1,327

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Thu 3/20

12:56 am-2:05 pm

2 stops41h 09m

Queenstown Intl

Fri 3/28

3:15 pm-4:42 pm

2 stops45h 27m

$1,642

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Best time to book a flight from Riverside to South Island

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Travel insights for flights from Riverside to South Island

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Riverside 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 R1V to EDG?

Find hourly flight availability from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.

When flying from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and Emirates from Riverside to South Island have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

8.4
Very good

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Food

8.0

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Piotr,Feb 2025

TPE - ORD

It is always a pleasure to travel with EVA Air.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Air New Zealand, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $476. Cathay Pacific flights start at $579 while deals on Fiji Airways start at $652 one-way.

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

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Riverside 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 Riverside to South Island.

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Riverside to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from Riverside 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 4 airlines flying from Riverside to South Island

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Riverside 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$605Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$693Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$960Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,035Average$1,589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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