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 Boston to Copenhagen is 7h 10m on average, while flying from New York to Copenhagen is 7h 35m on average. Copenhagen is the most popular airport in South Island.

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 76% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How many flights depart from United States to South Island on average per day?

1 flights are operational daily from United States to South Island as of March 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 11:00PM, with 100% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from United States to South Island on average per week?

12 flights are operational weekly from United States to South Island as of March 2026. The most popular departure day for this route is Wed, with 33% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from United States to South Island?

Air Canada, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways are the most popular carriers operating from United States to South Island

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

Prices for flights from United States to South Island were last updated today.

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

There are 5 operators available for flights from United States to South Island as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from United States to South Island?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States 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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8:00 pm - 2:20 pm

SEA

CHC

23h 20m

2 stops

6:00 am - 9:38 am

CHC

SEA

22h 38m

2 stops

$705Air New Zealand

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

3:40 pm - 12:40 am

SEA

CHC

38h 00m

2 stops

6:00 am - 9:38 am

CHC

SEA

22h 38m

2 stops

$711Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

11:55 pm - 4:40 pm

LAX

CHC

21h 45m

2 stops

1:05 pm - 1:05 pm

CHC

LAX

19h 00m

1 stop

$729Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Sat, Apr 25

11:55 pm - 12:05 pm

LAX

CHC

17h 10m

1 stop

1:05 pm - 1:05 pm

CHC

LAX

19h 00m

1 stop

$741Fiji Airways

Sat, May 2 - Sat, May 9

10:30 am - 2:20 pm

SEA

CHC

32h 50m

2 stops

6:00 am - 6:30 pm

CHC

SEA

31h 30m

2 stops

$951Air Canada

Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 20

6:59 pm - 12:20 am

SEA

CHC

34h 21m

2 stops

6:20 am - 12:58 pm

CHC

SEA

25h 38m

2 stops

$953Qantas Airways

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

5:50 pm - 11:55 pm

SEA

CHC

34h 05m

2 stops

6:05 am - 8:42 pm

CHC

SEA

34h 37m

2 stops

$1,003Qantas Airways

Tue, Mar 17 - Thu, Mar 26

8:50 am - 12:40 am

ORD

CHC

46h 50m

2 stops

6:00 am - 8:00 pm

CHC

ORD

31h 00m

2 stops

$1,087Air Canada

Wed, Apr 8 - Tue, Apr 21

5:45 pm - 9:50 am

SEA

ZQN

21h 05m

2 stops

3:05 pm - 9:06 pm

ZQN

SEA

49h 01m

3 stops

$1,181United Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

7:29 am - 9:25 am

LGA

CHC

33h 56m

2 stops

4:05 pm - 11:15 pm

CHC

LGA

23h 10m

2 stops

$1,484United Airlines

Sat, May 30 - Fri, Jul 24

Air New Zealand flights from United States to South Island

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Air New Zealand

Apr 14

SEA8:00 pmSeattle/Tacoma Intl

23h 20m

2 stops

CHC2:20 pmChristchurch

Apr 21

CHC6:00 amChristchurch

22h 38m

2 stops

SEA9:38 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$705

Air New Zealand

Jun 10

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

19h 10m

1 stop

ZQN12:20 pmQueenstown Intl

Jun 17

ZQN7:00 amQueenstown Intl

25h 20m

1 stop

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

$779

Air New Zealand

Apr 30

LAX10:10 pmLos Angeles

17h 15m

1 stop

CHC10:25 amChristchurch

May 12

CHC1:15 pmChristchurch

19h 05m

2 stops

LAX1:20 pmLos Angeles

$780

Singapore Airlines flights from United States to South Island

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Singapore Airlines

May 3

SEA10:15 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

28h 15m

1 stop

CHC9:30 amChristchurch

May 20

CHC11:00 amChristchurch

40h 45m

2 stops

SEA8:45 amSeattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,514

Singapore Airlines

Mar 11

JFK9:15 pmNew York John F Kennedy Intl

41h 10m

3 stops

CHC7:25 amChristchurch

Mar 28

CHC8:00 amChristchurch

44h 10m

3 stops

JFK11:10 amNew York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,910

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Tue 4/14

8:00 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

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Tue 4/21

6:00 am-9:38 am

2 stops22h 38m

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SEACHC

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Tue 4/14

3:40 pm-12:40 am

2 stops38h 00m

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Tue 4/21

6:00 am-9:38 am

2 stops22h 38m

$711

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LAXCHC

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Sun 4/19

11:55 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops21h 45m

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1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$729

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Sat 5/2

11:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 5/9

1:05 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$741

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SEA - CHC

SEACHC

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Sun 5/3

10:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops32h 50m

Christchurch

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6:00 am-6:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

$951

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SEA - CHC

SEACHC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/14

6:59 pm-12:20 am

2 stops34h 21m

Christchurch

Tue 4/21

6:20 am-12:58 pm

2 stops25h 38m

$953

SeattleChristchurch

SEA - CHC

SEACHC

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 3/17

5:50 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops34h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 3/26

6:05 am-8:42 pm

2 stops34h 37m

$1,003

ChicagoChristchurch

ORD - CHC

ORDCHC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

8:50 am-12:40 am

2 stops46h 50m

Christchurch

Tue 4/21

6:00 am-8:00 pm

2 stops31h 00m

$1,087

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SEA - ZQN

SEAZQN

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 4/14

5:45 pm-9:50 am

2 stops21h 05m

Queenstown Intl

Tue 4/21

3:05 pm-9:06 pm

3 stops49h 01m

$1,181

New YorkChristchurch

LGA - CHC

LGACHC

New York LaGuardia

Sat 5/30

7:29 am-9:25 am

2 stops33h 56m

Christchurch

Fri 7/24

4:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,484

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What is the cheapest United States to South Island flight route?

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What cabin class options are available on United States to South Island flights?

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Fastest flight time	12h 15m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sat
Airports in South Island	12 airports

The fastest flight from United States to South Island takes 12h 15m

Direct flights go from United States to South Island on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 12 airports in South Island. From United States there are direct flights to Christchurch (CHC).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from United States to South Island?
Prices for flights from United States to South Island were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from United States to South Island?
There are 5 operators available for flights from United States to South Island as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from United States to South Island?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States 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.
What is the most popular plane model from United States to South Island?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between United States and South Island, the leading plane model is Airbus A321neo, making up 14.67% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Airbus A320-100/200 with 14.33%, Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner with 12.07%, and Airbus A321 (sharklets) with 7.65%.

Best airlines flying from United States to South Island

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $526	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,000 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 228 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $863	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,370 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	PriceFrom $866	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 605 reviews	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,146	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,372 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $1,199	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,762 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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