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Cheap flights from South Island to New York from $858

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 23/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — NYC
31 Dec — 7 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to New York

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Island (zzEDG) to New York (NYC). 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 26 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$2,118

One-way from

$858
14/2-17/2
  • 14/2-17/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 20m total
  • South Island to New York
23/2
  • 23/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 33m total
  • South Island to New York

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Best flights from South Island to New York
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to New York that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 26 December 2024.

Fri 14/210:30CHC - JFK
2 stops37h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/213:50JFK - CHC
2 stops40h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/12$2,118
Fri 14/221:00CHC - JFK
1 stop38h 00mAir New Zealand
Mon 17/219:20JFK - CHC
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
Deal found 24/12$2,168
Sat 8/206:00CHC - JFK
2 stops28h 28mAmerican Airlines
Sat 15/217:29JFK - CHC
2 stops36h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,186
Sat 8/206:00CHC - EWR
2 stops29h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 15/220:00EWR - CHC
1 stop44h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,216
Sat 8/208:20CHC - JFK
1 stop24h 05mQantas Airways
Sat 15/217:15JFK - CHC
1 stop28h 40mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$2,270
Fri 28/310:00CHC - EWR
2 stops23h 51mAir Canada
Fri 19/912:00EWR - CHC
3 stops43h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 25/12$2,594
Fri 18/416:45CHC - JFK
2 stops43h 55mChina Airlines
Thu 8/501:20JFK - CHC
2 stops54h 39mChina Airlines
Deal found 24/12$3,036
Fri 14/218:20CHC - JFK
3 stops42h 35mEmirates
Mon 17/223:00JFK - CHC
2 stops45h 00mEmirates
Deal found 24/12$3,439
Sat 8/206:15CHC - LGA
2 stops27h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 15/215:03LGA - CHC
2 stops29h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,240
Fri 28/313:15CHC - LGA
2 stops37h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/917:00LGA - CHC
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,343
Sat 8/206:00CHC - EWR
3 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/218:30EWR - CHC
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/12$2,375
Fri 28/313:15CHC - EWR
1 stop35h 56mAir New Zealand
Mon 22/915:55EWR - CHC
2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 25/12$2,387

Find flights from South Island to New York within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to New York 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 December 2024.

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ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 30/3

21:00-18:35

1 stop38h 35m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/9

21:55-11:25

1 stop21h 30m

$2,179

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

06:00-16:28

2 stops28h 28m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/2

17:29-23:55

2 stops36h 26m

$2,186

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

06:00-17:08

2 stops29h 08m

Newark

Sat 15/2

20:00-10:35

1 stop44h 35m

$2,216

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

06:15-16:04

2 stops27h 49m

New York LaGuardia

Sat 15/2

15:03-14:40

2 stops29h 37m

$2,240

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sun 13/4

13:50-06:00

2 stops56h 10m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/5

14:55-22:40

2 stops39h 45m

$2,267

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - JFK

CHCJFK

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

08:20-14:25

1 stop24h 05m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/2

17:15-15:55

1 stop28h 40m

$2,270

ChristchurchNew York

CHC - LGA

CHCLGA

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

13:15-14:08

2 stops41h 53m

New York LaGuardia

Thu 18/9

10:05-11:25

3 stops33h 20m

$2,343

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Sat 8/2

06:00-19:45

3 stops31h 45m

Newark

Sat 15/2

18:30-00:40

2 stops36h 10m

$2,375

ChristchurchNewark

CHC - EWR

CHCEWR

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

13:15-08:11

1 stop35h 56m

Newark

Mon 22/9

15:55-08:05

2 stops24h 10m

$2,387

QueenstownNew York

ZQN - JFK

ZQNJFK

Queenstown Intl

Sat 8/2

10:25-05:45

2 stops37h 20m

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 15/2

13:50-16:05

2 stops32h 15m

$2,430

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Travel insights for flights from South Island to New York

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to New York. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 December 2024.

When flying from South Island to New York, 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 New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New York ranges from 71.0 - 114.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 114.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit New York when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in New York by month

Plan your trip to New York by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New York, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 1.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New York

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New York. 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 New York. Reviews last updated 26 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Emirates and Air Canada from South Island to New York. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.3
Very Good
753 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

8.3
Very Good
753 reviews
8.3
Very Good
753 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

8.1
Very Good
3,392 reviews
8.3
Very Good
753 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.3
Very Good
753 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

8.0
Very Good
488 reviews
8.3
Very Good
753 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

7.5
Good
811 reviews
8.3
Very Good
753 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

For the money it’s good value. Seat space rather small

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to New York. 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 South Island to New York 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 $1,063. United Airlines flights start at $1,130 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,139 one-way.

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

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to New York flights, Cheapflights offers holiday 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 South Island to New York.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to New York by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Top 3 airlines flying from South Island to New York

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from South Island to New York. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,560Average$2,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,708Average$2,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,812Average$2,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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