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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 18 April 2026.

Sat 16/516:35

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops33h 40m

Emirates

Mon 8/610:05

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,169

Fri 29/515:45

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops34h 30m

Emirates

Fri 5/610:05

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,201

Tue 9/616:35

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops33h 40m

Emirates

Tue 7/710:05

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,254

Mon 18/515:45

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops34h 30m

Emirates

Mon 25/522:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops30h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 17/4$2,257

Thu 19/1115:55

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops48h 40m

Emirates

Mon 23/1122:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops30h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 13/4$2,259

Sat 17/1016:45

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops38h 50m

Emirates

Sun 1/1118:50

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,266

Mon 27/406:20

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops57h 10m

Emirates

Mon 7/922:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,295

Sat 21/1115:55

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops35h 50m

Emirates

Tue 24/1120:00

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops34h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 13/4$2,429

Sun 15/1115:55

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops37h 05m

Emirates

Tue 15/1220:00

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops41h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 13/4$2,527

Thu 23/716:35

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops52h 55m

Emirates

Tue 18/820:00

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops30h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,548

Wed 2/906:30

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops33h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 9/915:50

NBO

-

CHC

3 stops46h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,674

Sun 15/1115:50

CHC

-

CPT

3 stops28h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 15/1210:40

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops26h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$2,682

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 18 April 2026.

Tue 9/616:35

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops33h 40m

Emirates

Tue 7/710:05

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 05m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,254

Fri 29/508:20

CHC

-

JNB

3 stops35h 55m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 5/619:10

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops31h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,604

Thu 23/710:50

CHC

-

CPT

1 stop32h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 18/810:40

CPT

-

CHC

1 stop36h 50m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,685

Sat 11/706:00

CHC

-

JNB

1 stop20h 25m

Qantas Airways

Tue 21/722:30

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops35h 25m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,985

Sun 21/606:30

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops39h 00m

Etihad Airways

Sat 27/601:30

NBO

-

CHC

2 stops36h 35m

Etihad Airways

Deal found 15/4$3,146

Thu 23/716:35

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops52h 55m

Emirates

Tue 18/818:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 15/4$2,570

Sat 11/717:20

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops32h 55m

Emirates

Tue 21/710:05

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,680

Sun 20/917:20

CHC

-

JNB

1 stop33h 05m

Qantas Airways

Tue 20/1022:30

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops22h 40m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 16/4$3,051

Wed 9/920:30

CHC

-

NBO

3 stops43h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 16/915:50

NBO

-

CHC

3 stops39h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,051

Tue 9/621:00

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops32h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 7/720:25

JNB

-

CHC

1 stop51h 05m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/4$3,117

Wed 2/920:30

CHC

-

NBO

3 stops43h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 9/915:50

NBO

-

CHC

3 stops39h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$3,051

Fri 29/517:20

CHC

-

JNB

1 stop32h 55m

Emirates

Fri 5/619:10

JNB

-

CHC

1 stop31h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$2,951

Fri 25/908:20

CHC

-

CAI

2 stops30h 05m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 30/1007:25

CAI

-

CHC

2 stops52h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4$3,109

Wed 13/517:20

CHC

-

NBO

2 stops35h 40m

Qantas Airways

Sun 17/522:45

NBO

-

CHC

2 stops29h 10m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 13/4$3,427

Sat 11/712:55

CHC

-

JNB

3 stops36h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 21/720:55

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops41h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4$3,136

Sun 21/620:30

CHC

-

NBO

3 stops67h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Sun 28/615:50

NBO

-

CHC

3 stops63h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 17/4$3,488

Wed 9/917:20

CHC

-

NBO

1 stop30h 10m

Emirates

Wed 16/922:45

NBO

-

CHC

1 stop29h 10m

Emirates

Deal found 14/4$4,093

Find flight deals from South Island to Africa

Round-trip from	$2,169
One-way from	$1,191

Emirates

Emirates
16/5-8/6
4 total stops
61h 45m total
South Island to Africa

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
3/6
2 total stops
33h 25m total
South Island to Africa

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

16:35-16:15

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,254

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

16:35-11:30

2 stops52h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,570

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 29/5

08:20-10:15

3 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:10-12:55

2 stops31h 45m

$2,604

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 11/7

17:20-16:15

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

10:05-00:20

2 stops28h 15m

$2,680

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

10:40-09:30

1 stop36h 50m

$2,685

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 29/5

17:20-16:15

1 stop32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:10-12:55

1 stop31h 45m

$2,951

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 11/7

06:00-16:25

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

22:30-19:55

2 stops35h 25m

$2,985

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 20/9

17:20-16:25

1 stop33h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:30-08:10

2 stops22h 40m

$3,051

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Wed 9/9

20:30-06:40

3 stops43h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 16/9

15:50-16:25

3 stops39h 35m

$3,051

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Wed 2/9

20:30-06:40

3 stops43h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 9/9

15:50-16:25

3 stops39h 35m

$3,051

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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-CAI

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Africa (average of $887). Flying from South Island to Africa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,720). 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 32h 35m. Fly via Emirates, Singapore Airlines, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 10997 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 $848. Etihad Airways flights start at $951 while deals on Emirates start at $1,022 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, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Africa (average of $887). Flying from South Island to Africa in February is currently the most expensive (average of $1,720). 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 5 airlines flying from South Island to Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$894	Average$2,475	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,243	Average$2,559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,673	Average$2,511	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,871	Average$2,847	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$2,639	Average$2,830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights

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