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 Amsterdam Schiphol is 10h 15m on average, while flying from Miami to Amsterdam Schiphol is 8h 40m on average. Amsterdam Schiphol 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 70% 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

Mar 12

LAX

20h 45m

1 stop

CHC

Mar 21

CHC

15h 40m

1 stop

LAX

$751

Fiji Airways

Feb 9

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$754

Fiji Airways

Feb 26

LAX

20h 45m

1 stop

CHC

Mar 14

CHC

15h 40m

1 stop

LAX

$756

Fiji Airways

Feb 9

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$756

Fiji Airways

Feb 9

HNL

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$757

Fiji Airways

Feb 19

SFO

21h 15m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 28

CHC

16h 20m

1 stop

SFO

$776

Fiji Airways

Feb 5

LAX

20h 45m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 13

CHC

18h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$789

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

45h 25m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$789

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

34h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$790

Multiple Airlines

Feb 9

HNL

34h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 20

CHC

14h 55m

1 stop

HNL

$791

Fiji Airways

Mar 12

SFO

21h 15m

1 stop

CHC

Mar 26

CHC

19h 30m

1 stop

SFO

$794

Fiji Airways

Mar 31

LAX

17h 10m

1 stop

CHC

Apr 12

CHC

19h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$804

Flights to Queenstown

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Air New Zealand

Apr 5

LAX

17h 40m

2 stops

ZQN

Apr 20

ZQN

20h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$889

Air New Zealand

Apr 5

LAX

19h 30m

1 stop

ZQN

Apr 20

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$896

Air New Zealand

Apr 5

LAX

21h 10m

1 stop

ZQN

Apr 20

ZQN

16h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$903

Air New Zealand

Jan 29

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 10

ZQN

19h 30m

2 stops

LAX

$936

Air New Zealand

Jan 29

LAX

17h 00m

1 stop

ZQN

Mar 10

ZQN

16h 20m

2 stops

LAX

$943

Air New Zealand

Jan 29

LAX

18h 30m

1 stop

ZQN

Mar 10

ZQN

21h 55m

1 stop

LAX

$950

Multiple Airlines

Apr 14

LAX

39h 55m

2 stops

ZQN

Apr 28

ZQN

33h 05m

2 stops

LAX

$980

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

41h 50m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

40h 20m

2 stops

LAX

$983

Multiple Airlines

Mar 7

LAX

24h 10m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 16

ZQN

26h 00m

2 stops

LAX

$984

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

21h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$990

Air New Zealand

Jan 28

LAX

22h 20m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 13

ZQN

21h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$991

Qantas Airways

Mar 15

LAX

41h 00m

2 stops

ZQN

Mar 31

ZQN

36h 05m

2 stops

LAX

$994

Flights to Nelson

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Air New Zealand

Dec 6

LAX

17h 10m

2 stops

NSN

Dec 13

NSN

38h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$889

Air New Zealand

Dec 6

LAX

19h 20m

1 stop

NSN

Dec 13

NSN

38h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$896

Air New Zealand

Dec 6

LAX

26h 50m

1 stop

NSN

Dec 13

NSN

36h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$903

Air New Zealand

Feb 24

HNL

40h 05m

2 stops

NSN

Mar 10

NSN

36h 45m

2 stops

HNL

$926

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

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

17h 10m

2 stops

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

21h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$983

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

23h 55m

1 stop

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

38h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$990

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

23h 55m

1 stop

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

38h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$991

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

19h 40m

2 stops

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

21h 25m

2 stops

LAX

$994

Air New Zealand

Mar 4

LAX

25h 35m

1 stop

NSN

Mar 20

NSN

19h 00m

1 stop

LAX

$998

Flights to Dunedin

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Air New Zealand

Dec 5

LAX

25h 25m

2 stops

DUD

Dec 12

DUD

22h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$983

Air New Zealand

Dec 5

LAX

26h 45m

1 stop

DUD

Dec 12

DUD

19h 45m

2 stops

LAX

$990

Air New Zealand

Dec 5

LAX

26h 45m

1 stop

DUD

Dec 12

DUD

17h 10m

1 stop

LAX

$998

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

SFO

26h 05m

1 stop

DUD

Jun 30

DUD

20h 35m

2 stops

SFO

$1,105

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

SFO

24h 55m

2 stops

DUD

Jun 30

DUD

23h 45m

2 stops

SFO

$1,108

Air New Zealand

Feb 10

SFO

26h 05m

1 stop

DUD

Jun 30

DUD

22h 25m

1 stop

SFO

$1,112

Multiple Airlines

Dec 2

LAX

18h 15m

1 stop

DUD

Dec 9

DUD

20h 35m

1 stop

LAX

$1,188

Air New Zealand

Dec 2

LAX

17h 55m

2 stops

DUD

Dec 9

DUD

22h 55m

2 stops

LAX

$1,199

Air New Zealand

Dec 2

LAX

22h 40m

2 stops

DUD

Dec 9

DUD

15h 50m

1 stop

LAX

$1,207

Air New Zealand

Dec 24

LAX

41h 05m

2 stops

DUD

Jan 10

DUD

38h 15m

2 stops

LAX

$1,209

Air New Zealand

Dec 5

LAX

17h 55m

2 stops

DUD

Dec 12

DUD

24h 41m

3 stops

LAX

$1,212

Air New Zealand

Feb 1

ORD

30h 00m

2 stops

DUD

Jun 16

DUD

28h 41m

2 stops

ORD

$1,217

Flights to Invercargill

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Air New Zealand

Feb 19

FLL

32h 27m

2 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

45h 14m

2 stops

FLL

$1,054

Air New Zealand

Feb 19

FLL

24h 35m

2 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

26h 54m

3 stops

FLL

$1,121

Multiple Airlines

Feb 19

FLL

30h 15m

3 stops

IVC

Mar 1

IVC

26h 54m

3 stops

FLL

$1,234

Air New Zealand

Dec 5

EWR

31h 35m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 12

IVC

53h 49m

2 stops

EWR

$1,385

Air New Zealand

Dec 5

EWR

29h 35m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 12

IVC

27h 36m

3 stops

EWR

$1,408

Air New Zealand

Dec 5

EWR

31h 15m

3 stops

IVC

Dec 12

IVC

27h 36m

3 stops

EWR

$1,555

Air New Zealand

Nov 4

SFO

18h 45m

1 stop

IVC

Nov 17

IVC

26h 40m

3 stops

SFO

$1,904

Air New Zealand

Nov 4

SFO

18h 45m

1 stop

IVC

Nov 17

IVC

15h 45m

1 stop

SFO

$2,067

Multiple Airlines

Nov 4

SFO

28h 52m

2 stops

IVC

Nov 17

IVC

26h 40m

3 stops

SFO

$2,201

Air New Zealand

Dec 2

DFW

27h 43m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 9

IVC

30h 33m

3 stops

DFW

$2,236

Air New Zealand

Dec 2

DFW

34h 40m

3 stops

IVC

Dec 9

IVC

30h 33m

3 stops

DFW

$2,269

Air New Zealand

Dec 6

DFW

28h 15m

2 stops

IVC

Dec 13

IVC

24h 45m

2 stops

DFW

$2,271

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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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Can I find flights to South Island with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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