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 Kastrup Copenhagen is 10h 55m on average, while flying from Miami to Kastrup Copenhagen is 9h 10m on average. Kastrup Copenhagen is the most popular airport in South Island.

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Q: What airlines fly to South Island?

Air New Zealand, Qantas Airways and Fiji Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from United States according to our data. Air New Zealand is the first choice among our users, with 72% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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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

$726

Fiji Airways

Feb 9

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$727

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

$731

Fiji Airways

Nov 7

HNL

14h 15m

1 stop

CHC

Nov 28

CHC

31h 00m

1 stop

HNL

$760

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

45h 25m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$783

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

45h 25m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$784

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

45h 25m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$785

Fiji Airways

Feb 5

SFO

18h 20m

1 stop

CHC

Mar 22

CHC

19h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$791

Fiji Airways

Feb 20

LAX

17h 35m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 28

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$791

Fiji Airways

Feb 12

SFO

18h 05m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 28

CHC

19h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$794

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

34h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$801

Flights to Queenstown

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 19

LAX

24h 00m

2 stops

ZQN

Apr 3

ZQN

23h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$944

Multiple Airlines

Nov 27

LAX

39h 45m

2 stops

ZQN

Dec 13

ZQN

18h 30m

1 stop

LAX

$950

Multiple Airlines

Nov 27

LAX

25h 30m

2 stops

ZQN

Dec 13

ZQN

23h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$956

Multiple Airlines

Jan 25

LAX

25h 05m

2 stops

ZQN

Feb 3

ZQN

21h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$957

Qantas Airways

Mar 20

LAX

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN

Apr 15

ZQN

24h 20m

1 stop

LAX

$1,020

Qantas Airways

Mar 20

LAX

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN

Apr 15

ZQN

24h 20m

1 stop

LAX

$1,021

American Airlines

Dec 29

LAX

25h 18m

2 stops

ZQN

Jan 21

ZQN

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$1,031

Qantas Airways

Dec 29

LAX

27h 40m

1 stop

ZQN

Jan 21

ZQN

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$1,040

Multiple Airlines

Jan 21

LAX

41h 00m

2 stops

ZQN

Feb 4

ZQN

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$1,043

Multiple Airlines

Nov 12

LAX

46h 05m

2 stops

ZQN

Nov 19

ZQN

20h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$1,048

Qantas Airways

Oct 26

LAX

20h 50m

1 stop

ZQN

Nov 2

ZQN

20h 05m

1 stop

LAX

$1,054

Qantas Airways

Jan 20

LAX

25h 30m

1 stop

ZQN

Feb 4

ZQN

26h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$1,058

Flights to Nelson

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

HNL

51h 45m

3 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

24h 10m

1 stop

HNL

$1,357

Multiple Airlines

Nov 7

SFO

45h 30m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 14

NSN

26h 05m

1 stop

SFO

$1,358

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

HNL

24h 40m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

15h 40m

2 stops

HNL

$1,407

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

HNL

25h 40m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

13h 10m

1 stop

HNL

$1,414

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

HNL

13h 15m

1 stop

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

13h 10m

1 stop

HNL

$1,421

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

SFO

22h 23m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

38h 35m

1 stop

SFO

$1,439

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

HNL

32h 15m

3 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

49h 45m

2 stops

HNL

$1,468

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

SFO

20h 47m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

41h 09m

2 stops

SFO

$1,481

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

ORD

23h 25m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

22h 40m

2 stops

ORD

$1,484

Air New Zealand

Nov 12

ORD

23h 25m

2 stops

NSN

Dec 3

NSN

26h 12m

2 stops

ORD

$1,509

Air New Zealand

Nov 9

ORD

25h 19m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 16

NSN

23h 22m

2 stops

ORD

$1,573

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

ORD

26h 50m

2 stops

NSN

Nov 17

NSN

26h 10m

2 stops

ORD

$1,576

Flights to Dunedin

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Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

LAX

41h 50m

2 stops

DUD

Nov 17

DUD

20h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$1,089

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

LAX

20h 50m

2 stops

DUD

Nov 17

DUD

38h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$1,180

Air New Zealand

Nov 10

LAX

25h 55m

1 stop

DUD

Nov 17

DUD

36h 45m

1 stop

LAX

$1,194

Air New Zealand

Dec 25

LAX

23h 20m

2 stops

DUD

Jan 11

DUD

39h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$1,201

Air New Zealand

Dec 25

LAX

22h 20m

1 stop

DUD

Jan 11

DUD

39h 35m

2 stops

LAX

$1,208

Multiple Airlines

Nov 23

SFO

40h 55m

2 stops

DUD

Dec 7

DUD

20h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$1,248

Multiple Airlines

Nov 8

SFO

29h 01m

2 stops

DUD

Nov 15

DUD

20h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$1,262

Multiple Airlines

Nov 23

SFO

23h 08m

2 stops

DUD

Dec 7

DUD

20h 15m

1 stop

SFO

$1,265

Air New Zealand

Dec 24

LAX

23h 20m

2 stops

DUD

Jan 10

DUD

38h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$1,310

Air New Zealand

Dec 24

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

DUD

Jan 10

DUD

38h 40m

2 stops

LAX

$1,317

Air New Zealand

Dec 24

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

DUD

Jan 10

DUD

38h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$1,318

Air New Zealand

Dec 24

LAX

21h 30m

1 stop

DUD

Jan 10

DUD

35h 25m

1 stop

LAX

$1,325

Flights to Invercargill

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Air New Zealand

Nov 10

EWR

34h 29m

2 stops

IVC

Nov 17

IVC

45h 10m

2 stops

EWR

$1,991

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

EWR

34h 29m

2 stops

IVC

Nov 17

IVC

30h 39m

3 stops

EWR

$2,104

Multiple Airlines

Nov 10

EWR

29h 28m

3 stops

IVC

Nov 17

IVC

30h 39m

3 stops

EWR

$2,108

Air New Zealand

Oct 10

EWR

29h 15m

3 stops

IVC

Oct 14

IVC

35h 20m

3 stops

EWR

$2,540

Singapore Airlines

Oct 10

EWR

37h 50m

2 stops

IVC

Oct 14

IVC

38h 25m

2 stops

EWR

$6,015

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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 77% 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 September 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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momondo does allow users to show only those flights to South Island which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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Once you have performed a search for flights to South Island, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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