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

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from USA to South Island are Jetstar ($504), Air New Zealand ($534), and Fiji Airways ($566).

What is the cheapest month to fly from USA to South Island?

Flights from USA to South Island lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from USA to South Island in March, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,386.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from USA to South Island?

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

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

Fri 10/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways

Thu 10/302:05 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/17

$717

Sat 8/2311:55 pmHNL - CHC

1 stop14h 10mFiji Airways

Sat 9/61:05 pmCHC - HNL

1 stop31h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/16

$730

Sun 8/310:15 amHNL - CHC

1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 8/167:35 pmCHC - HNL

2 stops34h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/17

$771

Sat 8/2311:55 pmHNL - CHC

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 9/61:05 pmCHC - HNL

1 stop31h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$819

Wed 11/58:00 pmLAX - ZQN

1 stop18h 25mAir New Zealand

Wed 11/193:05 pmZQN - LAX

1 stop17h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/16

$865

Mon 10/208:10 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops19h 05mAir New Zealand

Thu 10/308:05 amCHC - LAX

1 stop24h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/16

$865

Sat 11/2210:45 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/308:10 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$949

Fri 10/1711:25 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/24:30 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop20h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$969

Wed 10/111:10 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 10/97:10 amCHC - LAX

1 stop29h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,008

Fri 10/171:36 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops39h 09mAir Canada

Sun 11/25:10 amCHC - SFO

2 stops25h 46mAir Canada

Deal found 4/16

$1,016

Wed 7/210:05 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Wed 7/305:00 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop14h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/17

$1,044

Mon 7/1411:10 pmLAX - ZQN

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 7/224:25 pmZQN - LAX

1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,051

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Sun 6/110:15 amHNL - CHC

2 stops24h 25mAir New Zealand

Sun 6/86:50 amCHC - HNL

1 stop23h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/17

$794

Sat 5/3111:55 pmHNL - CHC

2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 6/74:30 pmCHC - HNL

2 stops27h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$864

Fri 8/2211:55 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways

Sat 8/301:05 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/16

$895

Wed 10/111:10 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop29h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 10/97:10 amCHC - LAX

1 stop29h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,008

Wed 8/610:58 amLAX - CHC

2 stops41h 07mAir Canada

Mon 8/186:05 amCHC - LAX

2 stops34h 18mAir Canada

Deal found 4/16

$1,211

Thu 7/175:00 amSFO - CHC

2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines

Thu 7/246:10 amCHC - SFO

1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,291

Tue 7/110:10 pmLAX - ZQN

2 stops19h 10mAir New Zealand

Sun 7/208:25 pmZQN - LAX

1 stop35h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/17

$866

Mon 8/1811:40 pmLAX - ZQN

2 stops42h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sun 8/318:25 pmZQN - LAX

2 stops44h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$1,879

Tue 7/110:10 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Thu 7/103:30 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop16h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/17

$866

Sun 5/256:41 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops24h 44mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/206:05 amCHC - SFO

2 stops23h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$966

Mon 7/1411:10 pmLAX - ZQN

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 7/224:25 pmZQN - LAX

1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/16

$1,051

Fri 8/2211:55 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 8/301:05 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$971

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Thu 4/1711:55 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways

Tue 4/291:15 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/16

$907

Thu 4/248:30 pmLAX - ZQN

2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/83:25 pmZQN - LAX

1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$7,249

Thu 4/2410:10 pmLAX - ZQN

1 stop24h 25mAir New Zealand

Thu 5/812:10 pmZQN - LAX

1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/17

$8,527

Thu 4/248:20 amSFO - CHC

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/812:00 pmCHC - SFO

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$8,837

Thu 4/2410:55 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Thu 5/81:15 pmCHC - SFO

1 stop19h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/17

$9,255

Thu 4/2412:05 amLAX - CHC

2 stops53h 40mEVA Air

Mon 5/56:05 amCHC - LAX

2 stops57h 50mEVA Air

Deal found 4/17

$10,246

Thu 4/246:39 pmONT - ZQN

2 stops21h 46mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/810:35 amZQN - ONT

2 stops20h 49mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$14,127

Sat 4/2610:50 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop21h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 5/66:00 amCHC - LAX

1 stop19h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/17

$10,656

Sat 4/2610:10 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Sat 5/34:00 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop15h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/17

$12,010

Sat 4/264:40 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops36h 19mEmirates

Tue 5/66:10 amCHC - LAX

2 stops51h 05mEmirates

Deal found 4/17

$16,166

Sun 4/278:30 pmLAX - CHC

2 stops48h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/76:20 amCHC - LAX

1 stop21h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$6,623

Sun 4/2711:55 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways

Tue 5/61:15 pmCHC - LAX

1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/17

$6,998

One-way flights from USA to South Island
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Fri 5/168:20 amHNL - CHC

3 stops50h 45mJetstar

Deal found 4/16

$504

Tue 5/1310:10 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop38h 15mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/16

$534

Fri 5/168:20 amHNL - CHC

1 stop17h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$536

Fri 5/1612:09 amSFO - CHC

3 stops44h 46mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/17

$549

Tue 4/229:00 amLAX - CHC

3 stops32h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$556

Sat 5/245:30 amLAX - ZQN

3 stops57h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$564

Sun 4/2011:55 pmLAX - CHC

1 stop17h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/16

$566

Thu 9/257:42 pmSFO - CHC

2 stops21h 23mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/16

$770

Wed 9/1010:05 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/16

$798

Thu 9/2510:00 pmSFO - CHC

1 stop30h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/17

$896

Tue 9/912:43 amSFO - CHC

2 stops37h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/16

$984

Mon 5/192:45 pmEWR - CHC

2 stops26h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/16

$993

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HNLCHC

Honolulu

Sat 8/23

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop14h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 9/6

1:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$730

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Sun 8/3

10:15 am-9:25 pm

1 stop13h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 8/15

6:10 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 15m

$771

HonoluluChristchurch

HNL - CHC

HNLCHC

Honolulu

Sat 8/23

11:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops22h 35m

Christchurch

Sat 9/6

1:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$819

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

10:10 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Queenstown Intl

Sun 7/20

8:25 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop35h 20m

$866

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

10:10 pm-8:55 am

1 stop15h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 7/10

3:30 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$866

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

11:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop29h 44m

Christchurch

Mon 7/28

6:00 am-2:25 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$961

Los AngelesChristchurch

LAX - CHC

LAXCHC

Los Angeles

Sun 6/1

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 6/8

9:40 am-12:55 pm

2 stops22h 15m

$996

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Wed 7/2

10:05 pm-11:25 am

1 stop18h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 7/30

5:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop14h 50m

$1,044

San FranciscoChristchurch

SFO - CHC

SFOCHC

San Francisco

Sun 6/1

4:35 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Christchurch

Sun 6/8

6:05 am-10:25 am

2 stops23h 20m

$1,046

Los AngelesQueenstown

LAX - ZQN

LAXZQN

Los Angeles

Mon 7/14

11:10 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop20h 20m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 7/22

4:25 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$1,051

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

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

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

See what other customers who have flown with EVA Air, ANA and Singapore Airlines from USA to South Island have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,177 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,177 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,177 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

ANA

8.3

Very good

845 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,177 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,288 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,177 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,882 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,177 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very good

185 reviews

EVA Air

8.4

Very good

1,177 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2025

SFO - TPE

Inside plane was clean and chair was comfortable, but flight attendants serving coffee without giving me cream and sugar, even I ask he escape my request.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from USA to South Island one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from USA to South Island are Jetstar ($504), Air New Zealand ($534), and Fiji Airways ($566).
Can I find deals for flights from USA to South Island that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on USA to South Island flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from USA to South Island?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to South Island.
Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to South Island?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to South Island?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to South Island (average of $1,101). Flying from USA 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 6 airlines flying from USA to South Island

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
American Airlines	Cheapest$221	Average$1,343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$693	Average$890	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
United Airlines	Cheapest$776	Average$1,556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$963	Average$1,597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$974	Average$1,431	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,099	Average$2,153	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%

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Rainfall in South Island by month

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Temperature in South Island by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Island

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