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Cheap flights from South Island to the United States from $586

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 17/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — LAX
5 Apr — 12 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Island to USA

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to USA flight deals. Data was last updated 31 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,235

One-way from

$626
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 24/5-5/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 45m total
  • South Island to USA
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 15h 10m total
  • South Island to USA
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Cheapest flights from South Island to USA
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to USA. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 March 2025.

Fri 3/1006:35CHC - LAX
2 stops29h 33mAir Canada
Sat 11/1017:15LAX - CHC
2 stops35h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 30/3$1,235
Sat 24/508:20CHC - HNL
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/609:35HNL - CHC
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,235
Fri 23/516:00CHC - HNL
1 stop14h 25mAir New Zealand
Fri 30/510:15HNL - CHC
2 stops25h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 30/3$1,283
Tue 5/806:00CHC - SEA
2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sun 17/814:55SEA - CHC
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,304
Sat 24/516:40CHC - HNL
1 stop15h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 5/609:35HNL - CHC
1 stop31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,359
Fri 3/1009:40CHC - LAX
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/1023:55LAX - CHC
1 stop17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,418
Wed 22/1006:35CHC - ORD
2 stops40h 50mAir Canada
Sun 9/1115:40ORD - CHC
2 stops38h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 29/3$1,432
Sat 24/510:30CHC - HNL
2 stops33h 40mFiji Airways
Thu 5/622:55HNL - CHC
3 stops20h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,698
Wed 14/506:00CHC - SFO
2 stops23h 52mQantas Airways
Wed 21/514:25SFO - CHC
2 stops38h 34mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,721
Thu 29/506:00CHC - LAX
1 stop19h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/622:50LAX - CHC
1 stop30h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,775
Wed 28/506:10CHC - LAX
2 stops25h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/606:00LAX - CHC
2 stops33h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,791
Fri 9/516:40CHC - LAX
2 stops24h 20mQantas Airways
Thu 29/521:50LAX - CHC
1 stop21h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/3$1,815

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Island to USA 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 31 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to the United States that are best for you.

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South Island

Fly to

USA

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

08:20-07:35

1 stop21h 15m

Honolulu

Thu 5/6

09:35-08:05

2 stops24h 30m

$1,235

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Fri 23/5

16:00-08:25

1 stop14h 25m

Honolulu

Fri 30/5

10:15-09:30

2 stops25h 15m

$1,283

ChristchurchSeattle

CHC - SEA

CHCSEA

Christchurch

Tue 5/8

06:00-09:21

2 stops22h 21m

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sun 17/8

14:55-23:05

2 stops37h 10m

$1,304

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

16:40-09:50

1 stop15h 10m

Honolulu

Thu 5/6

09:35-14:45

1 stop31h 10m

$1,359

ChristchurchChicago

CHC - ORD

CHCORD

Christchurch

Sun 31/8

06:05-14:49

2 stops25h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/10

15:40-00:45

2 stops39h 05m

$1,565

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 30/6

13:15-12:55

1 stop18h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 9/7

23:55-17:35

2 stops22h 40m

$1,633

ChristchurchHonolulu

CHC - HNL

CHCHNL

Christchurch

Sat 24/5

10:30-22:10

2 stops33h 40m

Honolulu

Thu 5/6

22:55-17:35

3 stops20h 40m

$1,698

ChristchurchSan Francisco

CHC - SFO

CHCSFO

Christchurch

Wed 14/5

06:00-10:52

2 stops23h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

14:25-23:59

2 stops38h 34m

$1,721

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Mon 2/6

06:05-23:43

2 stops36h 38m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

17:15-23:05

2 stops34h 50m

$1,743

ChristchurchLos Angeles

CHC - LAX

CHCLAX

Christchurch

Thu 29/5

06:00-06:00

1 stop19h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/6

22:55-23:59

1 stop30h 04m

$1,775

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to USA

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to the United States

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to USA (average of $757). Flying from South Island to USA in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 EDG to US?

Find hourly flight availability from South Island to USA. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 March 2025.

When flying from South Island to USA, 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 USA by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in USA 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 USA when rainfall is around 71.0 mm.

Temperature in USA by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to USA, 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 USA

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to USA. 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 USA. Reviews last updated 31 March 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with EVA Air, China Airlines and Singapore Airlines from South Island to USA to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,170 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
723 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
1,286 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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
180 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,192 reviews
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,170 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.4

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

8.1

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

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $626. Users have also found prices from $839 and $904 on Air New Zealand and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to USA (average of $757). Flying from South Island to USA in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,000). 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 South Island to USA

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$956Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,091Average$1,894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,125Average$1,420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,204Average$1,934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,351Average$2,183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,461Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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