How long is the flight from United States to South Island?

Average flight duration from United States to South Island depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Los Angeles to Madrid Barajas is 11h on average, while flying from Miami to Madrid Barajas is 8h 15m on average. Madrid Barajas is the most popular airport in South Island.

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Flights to Christchurch

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Fiji Airways

Feb 13

LAX

17h 35m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 18

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$786

Fiji Airways

Feb 5

LAX

20h 45m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 18

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$795

Fiji Airways

Mar 30

LAX

17h 10m

1 stop

CHC

Apr 11

CHC

15h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$805

Fiji Airways

Mar 31

LAX

17h 10m

1 stop

CHC

Apr 12

CHC

19h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$809

Fiji Airways

Mar 30

LAX

17h 10m

1 stop

CHC

Apr 11

CHC

15h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$810

Fiji Airways

Apr 13

SFO

17h 55m

1 stop

CHC

Apr 29

CHC

19h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$817

Fiji Airways

Mar 30

LAX

17h 10m

1 stop

CHC

Apr 11

CHC

15h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$823

Fiji Airways

Jan 29

LAX

17h 35m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 14

CHC

15h 40m

1 stop

LAX

$832

Fiji Airways

Jan 29

LAX

17h 35m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 15

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$855

Multiple Airlines

Feb 8

LAX

28h 20m

1 stop

CHC

Mar 1

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$859

Multiple Airlines

Dec 1

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Dec 8

CHC

27h 30m

3 stops

HNL

$871

Qantas Airways

Jan 27

LAX

28h 20m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 11

CHC

23h 20m

1 stop

LAX

$881

Flights to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

39h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$983

Air New Zealand

Nov 26

LAX

17h 50m

2 stops

ZQN

Dec 10

ZQN

39h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$984

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

21h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$991

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$993

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$994

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

28h 15m

1 stop

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

34h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$998

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

18h 30m

1 stop

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

20h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$999

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

21h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$1,000

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

17h 30m

1 stop

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

20h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$1,005

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

17h 30m

1 stop

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

20h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$1,006

Air New Zealand

Jan 20

LAX

21h 20m

1 stop

ZQN

Feb 10

ZQN

19h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$1,054

Air New Zealand

Jan 20

LAX

16h 50m

1 stop

ZQN

Feb 10

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$1,076

Flights to Nelson

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Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

18h 40m

2 stops

NSN

Mar 10

NSN

23h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$889

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

19h 10m

1 stop

NSN

Mar 10

NSN

23h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$896

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

20h 10m

1 stop

NSN

Mar 10

NSN

16h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$903

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

19h 40m

2 stops

NSN

Feb 16

NSN

24h 50m

2 stops

LAX

$936

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

19h 40m

2 stops

NSN

Feb 16

NSN

17h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$937

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

24h 50m

1 stop

NSN

Feb 16

NSN

19h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$943

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

18h 45m

1 stop

NSN

Feb 16

NSN

19h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$944

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

25h 35m

1 stop

NSN

Feb 16

NSN

16h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$950

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

25h 35m

1 stop

NSN

Feb 16

NSN

16h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$951

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

17h 10m

2 stops

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

23h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$983

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

17h 10m

2 stops

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

23h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$984

Air New Zealand

Dec 8

LAX

17h 35m

1 stop

NSN

Dec 15

NSN

22h 49m

2 stops

LAX

$987

Flights to Dunedin

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Air New Zealand

Feb 1

ORD

30h 00m

2 stops

DUD

Jun 16

DUD

28h 41m

2 stops

ORD

$1,218

Air New Zealand

Jan 18

BOS

35h 15m

2 stops

DUD

Jan 31

DUD

43h 49m

2 stops

BOS

$1,218

Multiple Airlines

Nov 17

LAX

38h 30m

3 stops

DUD

Nov 25

DUD

23h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$1,264

Air New Zealand

Feb 21

ORD

23h 55m

2 stops

DUD

Mar 6

DUD

22h 45m

2 stops

ORD

$1,266

Multiple Airlines

Dec 13

SFO

20h 38m

2 stops

DUD

Dec 20

DUD

38h 56m

2 stops

SFO

$1,272

Air New Zealand

Feb 21

ORD

34h 05m

2 stops

DUD

Mar 9

DUD

31h 21m

2 stops

ORD

$1,285

Air New Zealand

Jan 17

BOS

44h 42m

2 stops

DUD

Jan 30

DUD

28h 06m

2 stops

BOS

$1,288

Air New Zealand

Feb 21

ORD

24h 50m

2 stops

DUD

Mar 3

DUD

25h 44m

2 stops

ORD

$1,291

Air New Zealand

Mar 11

JFK

24h 25m

2 stops

DUD

Mar 20

DUD

23h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,298

Air New Zealand

Mar 11

JFK

25h 05m

1 stop

DUD

Mar 20

DUD

20h 40m

2 stops

JFK

$1,304

Air New Zealand

Feb 1

ORD

23h 50m

2 stops

DUD

Jun 16

DUD

26h 51m

3 stops

ORD

$1,312

Air New Zealand

Feb 19

ORD

23h 55m

2 stops

DUD

Mar 8

DUD

24h 07m

2 stops

ORD

$1,341

Flights to Invercargill

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Air New Zealand

Dec 9

EWR

27h 35m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 16

IVC

56h 39m

3 stops

EWR

$1,526

Air New Zealand

Dec 9

EWR

30h 35m

3 stops

IVC

Dec 16

IVC

56h 39m

3 stops

EWR

$1,534

Air New Zealand

Dec 12

DFW

44h 57m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 19

IVC

56h 56m

2 stops

DFW

$2,301

Air New Zealand

Dec 12

EWR

27h 35m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 19

IVC

49h 55m

2 stops

EWR

$2,321

Air New Zealand

Dec 12

DFW

31h 53m

3 stops

IVC

Dec 19

IVC

56h 56m

2 stops

DFW

$2,377

Singapore Airlines

Feb 5

SFO

51h 40m

2 stops

IVC

Feb 9

IVC

44h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$2,427

Air New Zealand

Dec 12

EWR

28h 10m

3 stops

IVC

Dec 19

IVC

26h 15m

3 stops

EWR

$2,481

Air New Zealand

Dec 12

DFW

31h 53m

3 stops

IVC

Dec 19

IVC

35h 21m

3 stops

DFW

$2,830

Singapore Airlines

Feb 5

SFO

51h 10m

2 stops

IVC

Feb 9

IVC

44h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$2,855

Air New Zealand

Dec 12

EWR

27h 35m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 19

IVC

29h 42m

3 stops

EWR

$3,460

Multiple Airlines

Dec 9

EWR

28h 20m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 16

IVC

52h 55m

2 stops

EWR

$5,231

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South Island

What airlines fly to South Island?

There are a total of 4 airlines that operate flight routes to South Island, with Air New Zealand being the most popular option. An estimated 76% of those flying into South Island choose to fly with Air New Zealand. If you’re unable to find tickets with Air New Zealand, then Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways are also popular airlines to fly with.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Island?

Prices for flights to South Island were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Island?

As of October 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights to South Island.

How old do you have to be to fly to South Island?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel to South Island.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Island trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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