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 9

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$728

Fiji Airways

Feb 9

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$745

Fiji Airways

Feb 9

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$746

Fiji Airways

Feb 5

SFO

21h 30m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 14

CHC

16h 20m

1 stop

SFO

$788

Fiji Airways

Feb 12

LAX

20h 45m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 21

CHC

15h 40m

1 stop

LAX

$788

Fiji Airways

Feb 13

LAX

17h 35m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 18

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$790

Fiji Airways

Feb 5

LAX

20h 45m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 8

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$795

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

34h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$800

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

34h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$801

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

34h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$804

Fiji Airways

Apr 13

SFO

17h 55m

1 stop

CHC

Apr 29

CHC

19h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$816

Fiji Airways

Jan 30

HNL

14h 15m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 11

CHC

30h 00m

2 stops

HNL

$816

Flights to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand

Dec 7

LAX

17h 50m

2 stops

ZQN

Dec 20

ZQN

39h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$888

Air New Zealand

Dec 7

LAX

16h 15m

1 stop

ZQN

Dec 20

ZQN

39h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$895

Air New Zealand

Dec 7

LAX

17h 40m

1 stop

ZQN

Dec 20

ZQN

36h 45m

1 stop

LAX

$902

Air New Zealand

Apr 5

LAX

17h 40m

2 stops

ZQN

Apr 20

ZQN

20h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$908

Air New Zealand

Apr 5

LAX

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN

Apr 20

ZQN

16h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$913

Air New Zealand

Feb 3

LAX

23h 10m

2 stops

ZQN

Feb 10

ZQN

16h 20m

2 stops

LAX

$915

Air New Zealand

Feb 3

LAX

20h 30m

1 stop

ZQN

Feb 10

ZQN

21h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$918

Air New Zealand

Feb 3

LAX

16h 15m

1 stop

ZQN

Feb 10

ZQN

20h 50m

2 stops

LAX

$921

Air New Zealand

Feb 3

LAX

16h 50m

1 stop

ZQN

Feb 10

ZQN

16h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$922

Air New Zealand

Nov 30

LAX

16h 15m

1 stop

ZQN

Dec 10

ZQN

36h 45m

1 stop

LAX

$924

Air New Zealand

Jan 29

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 10

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$935

Air New Zealand

Mar 20

LAX

19h 05m

2 stops

ZQN

Apr 15

ZQN

23h 20m

2 stops

LAX

$936

Flights to Nelson

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Air New Zealand

Apr 6

LAX

18h 00m

2 stops

NSN

May 4

NSN

22h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$888

Air New Zealand

Apr 6

LAX

18h 00m

2 stops

NSN

May 4

NSN

25h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$895

Air New Zealand

Apr 6

LAX

23h 35m

1 stop

NSN

May 4

NSN

14h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$902

Air New Zealand

Mar 3

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

17h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$936

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

25h 35m

1 stop

NSN

Feb 16

NSN

16h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$950

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

19h 40m

2 stops

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

21h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$983

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

22h 45m

1 stop

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

20h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$990

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

25h 35m

1 stop

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

19h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$997

Multiple Airlines

May 3

LAX

37h 10m

2 stops

NSN

May 7

NSN

22h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$1,046

Air New Zealand

Dec 14

LAX

23h 35m

1 stop

NSN

Dec 21

NSN

17h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$1,069

Flights to Dunedin

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Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

20h 50m

2 stops

DUD

Jun 15

DUD

37h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$888

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

25h 55m

1 stop

DUD

Jun 15

DUD

37h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$895

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

25h 55m

1 stop

DUD

Jun 15

DUD

36h 40m

1 stop

LAX

$902

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

22h 40m

2 stops

DUD

Feb 20

DUD

22h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$935

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

22h 20m

1 stop

DUD

Feb 20

DUD

25h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$943

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

LAX

16h 35m

1 stop

DUD

Feb 20

DUD

22h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$950

Air New Zealand

Apr 18

SFO

25h 20m

2 stops

DUD

Apr 24

DUD

41h 35m

2 stops

SFO

$1,145

Air New Zealand

Apr 18

SFO

21h 25m

1 stop

DUD

Apr 24

DUD

39h 05m

2 stops

SFO

$1,152

Air New Zealand

Jan 18

BOS

37h 00m

2 stops

DUD

Jan 31

DUD

45h 40m

2 stops

BOS

$1,230

Air New Zealand

Mar 15

BOS

41h 40m

2 stops

DUD

Mar 22

DUD

44h 44m

2 stops

BOS

$1,234

Air New Zealand

Feb 11

MSP

49h 31m

2 stops

DUD

Jun 24

DUD

30h 35m

2 stops

MSP

$1,244

Air New Zealand

Jan 17

BOS

50h 27m

2 stops

DUD

Jan 30

DUD

44h 46m

2 stops

BOS

$1,289

Flights to Invercargill

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Air New Zealand

Feb 19

FLL

32h 40m

2 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

40h 13m

2 stops

FLL

$1,056

Air New Zealand

Feb 19

FLL

26h 50m

2 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

26h 49m

3 stops

FLL

$1,120

Air New Zealand

Feb 19

FLL

33h 45m

3 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

31h 24m

3 stops

FLL

$1,306

Air New Zealand

Feb 19

EWR

34h 05m

2 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

27h 00m

2 stops

EWR

$1,375

Air New Zealand

Feb 20

EWR

31h 55m

2 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

27h 00m

2 stops

EWR

$1,391

Air New Zealand

Feb 19

EWR

62h 25m

3 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

46h 15m

2 stops

EWR

$1,574

Multiple Airlines

Feb 19

EWR

30h 05m

3 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

29h 41m

3 stops

EWR

$2,214

Multiple Airlines

Dec 14

EWR

47h 20m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 21

IVC

26h 29m

2 stops

EWR

$2,783

Air New Zealand

Dec 14

EWR

31h 45m

3 stops

IVC

Dec 21

IVC

26h 29m

2 stops

EWR

$2,827

Singapore Airlines

Feb 5

SFO

51h 10m

2 stops

IVC

Feb 9

IVC

44h 15m

2 stops

SFO

$2,854

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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 75% 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 November 2026, there are 10 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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