How long is the flight from Christchurch to Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad Airways can get you from Christchurch to Africa in just under 32h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 45m. There are 13351 km between Christchurch and Africa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Africa one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $749. Etihad Airways flights start at $958 while deals on Emirates start at $1,029 one-way. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to Africa?

Most travellers choose Christchurch - Cairo, Christchurch - Cape Town Intl or Christchurch - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Christchurch to Africa.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Christchurch to Africa?

Emirates, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Christchurch to Africa.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Africa?

Most people fly from Christchurch (CHC) if they book a flight from Christchurch to Africa. Christchurch is conveniently located just 9.5 km from Christchurch’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 25 December 2025.

Thu 28/515:35CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/619:50JNB - CHC

1 stop27h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 22/12$2,157

Sat 4/406:20CHC - JNB

2 stops49h 15mEmirates

Mon 20/413:30JNB - CHC

2 stops37h 25mEmirates

Deal found 24/12$2,200

Thu 2/415:45CHC - CPT

2 stops54h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/407:00CPT - CHC

3 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$2,482

Fri 6/216:35CHC - JNB

1 stop33h 25mQantas Airways

Fri 13/221:55JNB - CHC

2 stops30h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/12$2,724

Mon 18/506:30CHC - NBO

2 stops32h 30mEtihad Airways

Fri 22/507:00NBO - CHC

2 stops55h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 21/12$3,023

Fri 6/216:35CHC - JNB

2 stops35h 00mEmirates

Fri 13/222:20JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$2,203

Sun 10/506:30CHC - CPT

3 stops36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 12/510:40CPT - CHC

3 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 21/12$2,351

Sun 10/515:45CHC - CPT

2 stops34h 55mEmirates

Tue 12/518:25CPT - CHC

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Deal found 21/12$2,291

Sat 7/215:45CHC - CPT

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Sat 14/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 55mEmirates

Deal found 24/12$2,321

Fri 6/209:15CHC - CAI

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 13/216:30CAI - CHC

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/12$2,975

Wed 13/506:30CHC - CAI

2 stops39h 40mEtihad Airways

Sat 16/515:00CAI - CHC

2 stops47h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 23/12$3,104

Sat 4/412:00CHC - JNB

2 stops65h 35mSingapore Airlines

Mon 20/419:50JNB - CHC

1 stop27h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/12$2,981

Thu 2/415:45CHC - CPT

2 stops54h 45mEmirates

Sat 11/418:25CPT - CHC

2 stops41h 50mEmirates

Deal found 23/12$2,512

Mon 18/506:00CHC - NBO

3 stops47h 50mBritish Airways

Fri 22/523:05NBO - CHC

3 stops64h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 21/12$9,967

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Round-trip from	$2,157
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	September
Average price	$3,732

Singapore Airlines
28/5-1/6
4 total stops
84h 50m total
Christchurch to Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Thu 28/5

15:35-18:35

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-09:30

1 stop27h 40m

$2,157

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 4/4

06:20-20:35

2 stops49h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:30-12:55

2 stops37h 25m

$2,200

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 6/2

16:35-16:35

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

22:20-00:25

2 stops39h 05m

$2,203

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

15:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,291

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 7/2

15:45-16:45

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

18:30-00:25

2 stops42h 55m

$2,321

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

06:30-09:25

3 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

10:40-23:35

3 stops26h 55m

$2,351

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 2/4

15:45-11:30

2 stops54h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

07:00-12:55

3 stops43h 55m

$2,482

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 2/4

15:45-11:30

2 stops54h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

18:25-22:15

2 stops41h 50m

$2,512

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 6/2

16:35-15:00

1 stop33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

21:55-14:55

2 stops30h 00m

$2,724

ChristchurchCairo

CHC - CAI

CHCCAI

Christchurch

Fri 6/2

09:15-07:30

2 stops33h 15m

Cairo

Fri 13/2

16:30-15:10

3 stops35h 40m

$2,975

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Deals found on 22/12

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Africa (average of $1,253). Flying from Christchurch to Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to AF?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 28% on flights from Christchurch to Africa by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Africa flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to Africa, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,443 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,419 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,105 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

953 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,337 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,443 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

DXB - MAN

A380 is best airplane in the world for long haul flights. And Emirates one of the top airlines.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Africa?
Most people fly from Christchurch (CHC) if they book a flight from Christchurch to Africa. Christchurch is conveniently located just 9.5 km from Christchurch’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Africa?
Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Etihad Airways can get you from Christchurch to Africa in just under 32h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 45m. There are 13351 km between Christchurch and Africa. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $749. Etihad Airways flights start at $958 while deals on Emirates start at $1,029 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Christchurch to Africa?
Most travellers choose Christchurch - Cairo, Christchurch - Cape Town Intl or Christchurch - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from Christchurch to Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Christchurch to Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Africa (average of $1,253). Flying from Christchurch to Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,844). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Christchurch to Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$907	Average$2,392	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,656	Average$2,477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,658	Average$2,073	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,762	Average$2,395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,812	Average$2,955	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,311	Average$2,645	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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