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Cheapest flights from South Island to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 March 2026.

Thu 15/1010:10

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops32h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/1111:00

JNB

-

CHC

1 stop38h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/3$1,696

Tue 28/710:50

CHC

-

JNB

1 stop41h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 31/819:50

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops41h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 9/3$1,835

Thu 23/710:50

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops32h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 18/809:00

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops38h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 6/3$1,875

Tue 28/721:00

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops44h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 31/811:10

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops42h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3$1,884

Thu 15/1011:50

CHC

-

JNB

1 stop41h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Thu 12/1113:40

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops37h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 9/3$1,885

Tue 9/606:20

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops35h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 7/711:10

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops51h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3$1,965

Fri 2/1011:00

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops31h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Mon 11/111:00

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops45h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/3$1,986

Sat 17/1008:00

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops34h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 12/1111:00

JNB

-

CHC

1 stop38h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3$2,039

Wed 22/406:00

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops44h 40m

Emirates

Wed 29/418:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops34h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 8/3$2,273

Sat 25/408:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Sat 2/513:15

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops48h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 11/3$2,304

Sun 26/408:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Wed 6/518:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops43h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3$2,334

Fri 24/406:30

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops33h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 1/515:50

NBO

-

CHC

3 stops47h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/3$2,408

Best flights from South Island to Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 March 2026.

Tue 9/606:20

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops43h 55m

Emirates

Tue 7/710:05

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 10/3$2,257

Fri 24/406:30

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops33h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 1/515:50

NBO

-

CHC

3 stops47h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 10/3$2,408

Tue 9/621:00

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops31h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 7/719:50

JNB

-

CHC

1 stop27h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 8/3$2,454

Thu 14/506:30

CHC

-

CAI

2 stops45h 35m

Etihad Airways

Mon 18/508:15

CAI

-

CHC

2 stops53h 50m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 6/3$2,714

Thu 14/516:35

CHC

-

CAI

2 stops49h 10m

China Eastern

Mon 18/514:15

CAI

-

CHC

2 stops40h 10m

China Eastern

Deal found 11/3$2,876

Thu 14/510:50

CHC

-

CAI

2 stops48h 15m

Ethiopian Air

Sun 17/503:20

CAI

-

CHC

2 stops45h 10m

Ethiopian Air

Deal found 10/3$2,933

Mon 27/408:20

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops41h 55m

Emirates

Mon 7/919:10

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops33h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 6/3$2,268

Wed 22/406:00

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops44h 40m

Emirates

Wed 29/418:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops34h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 8/3$2,273

Mon 1/615:45

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops34h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 25/613:30

CPT

-

CHC

3 stops37h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 9/3$2,508

Mon 27/410:50

CHC

-

JNB

1 stop41h 45m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 7/919:50

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops41h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 10/3$2,619

Sat 25/408:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Sat 2/513:15

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops48h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 11/3$2,304

Sat 2/506:30

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops39h 00m

Etihad Airways

Wed 6/507:00

NBO

-

CHC

2 stops31h 55m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 6/3$2,856

Tue 21/406:30

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops32h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 28/407:00

NBO

-

CHC

2 stops31h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 6/3$2,618

Sat 25/406:20

CHC

-

JNB

3 stops37h 55m

Emirates

Sat 2/513:30

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops37h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 11/3$2,334

Thu 14/506:30

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops51h 05m

Etihad Airways

Mon 18/513:35

NBO

-

CHC

2 stops48h 30m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 8/3$2,857

Fri 24/406:00

CHC

-

JNB

3 stops38h 15m

Emirates

Fri 1/510:05

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 9/3$2,358

Fri 3/416:25

CHC

-

NBO

3 stops48h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 3/515:50

NBO

-

CHC

3 stops39h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 7/3$3,173

Mon 27/408:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Sun 3/513:15

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops41h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3$2,398

Sun 26/408:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Sat 9/513:15

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops41h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3$2,398

Sat 25/416:35

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops34h 05m

Emirates

Mon 4/513:15

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops39h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3$2,432

Mon 27/408:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Fri 8/518:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops36h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3$2,432

Mon 1/608:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Thu 25/618:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops43h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 9/3$2,456

Sat 25/416:35

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops34h 05m

Emirates

Thu 7/518:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops36h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3$2,467

Sat 25/415:45

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops34h 55m

Emirates

Fri 8/518:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 7/3$2,467

Tue 21/417:45

CHC

-

NBO

1 stop35h 15m

Emirates

Tue 28/422:45

NBO

-

CHC

1 stop29h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 6/3$3,419

Fri 24/415:45

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops37h 15m

Emirates

Fri 1/522:45

NBO

-

CHC

1 stop29h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 10/3$3,894

Find flight deals from South Island to Africa

Round-trip from	$1,875
One-way from	$1,141

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines
23/7-18/8
4 total stops
71h 05m total
South Island to Africa

Singapore Airlines

Singapore Airlines
31/5
2 total stops
33h 40m total
South Island to Africa

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

06:20-16:15

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

10:05-00:20

2 stops28h 15m

$2,257

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

08:20-16:15

2 stops41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:10-14:25

2 stops33h 15m

$2,268

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 22/4

06:00-16:40

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

18:25-14:45

2 stops34h 20m

$2,273

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

08:20-16:40

2 stops42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/5

13:15-00:10

2 stops48h 55m

$2,304

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

06:20-10:15

3 stops37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

13:30-12:55

2 stops37h 25m

$2,334

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

06:00-10:15

3 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

10:05-00:20

2 stops28h 15m

$2,358

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

08:20-16:40

2 stops42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/5

13:15-16:25

2 stops41h 10m

$2,398

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

08:20-16:40

2 stops42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

13:15-16:25

2 stops41h 10m

$2,398

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Fri 24/4

06:30-06:30

2 stops33h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 1/5

15:50-00:40

3 stops47h 50m

$2,408

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 25/4

16:35-16:40

2 stops34h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:15-14:25

2 stops39h 10m

$2,432

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from South Island with our price prediction graph.

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CHC-CPT

CHC-NBO

CHC-CAI

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Africa

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CHC-CPT

CHC-NBO

CHC-CAI

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Africa (average of $1,335). Flying from South Island to Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Africa, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

7.6

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

7.3

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Island to Africa?
There are many flights that can get you from South Island to Africa in 43h 55m. Fly via Emirates, Etihad Airways, or China Eastern to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11450 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island 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 $846. Etihad Airways flights start at $944 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $979 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Africa (average of $1,335). Flying from South Island to Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,818). 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 South Island to Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$887	Average$2,484	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,696	Average$2,556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,712	Average$2,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,779	Average$2,882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	Cheapest$2,037	Average$2,381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$2,631	Average$2,813	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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