Cheap flights from South Island to Africa from $1,135

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — JNB
6 Feb — 13 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Island to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Island to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 7 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,069

One-way from

$1,135
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 27/4-7/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 45m total
  • South Island to Africa
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 40m total
  • South Island to Africa

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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 7 January 2026.

Mon 27/421:05CHC - JNB
2 stops31h 30mSingapore Airlines
Mon 7/919:50JNB - CHC
2 stops41h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,069
Sat 21/206:00CHC - JNB
2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 28/211:00JNB - CHC
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$2,091
Thu 5/206:05CHC - CPT
2 stops45h 40mEmirates
Mon 9/218:30CPT - CHC
2 stops42h 55mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$2,248
Thu 19/306:05CHC - JNB
2 stops45h 30mEmirates
Sun 22/322:20JNB - CHC
2 stops28h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/1$2,264
Thu 19/206:10CHC - CPT
3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines
Thu 26/210:40CPT - CHC
3 stops49h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1$2,271
Sun 11/1011:50CHC - CPT
2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Fri 16/1010:40CPT - CHC
3 stops27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,280
Sun 11/1018:20CHC - CPT
2 stops33h 20mEmirates
Fri 16/1018:25CPT - CHC
2 stops34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 5/1$2,297
Sat 4/415:45CHC - JNB
2 stops48h 45mEmirates
Mon 20/422:20JNB - CHC
2 stops39h 50mEmirates
Deal found 5/1$2,299
Thu 19/215:55CHC - CPT
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Thu 26/218:30CPT - CHC
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Deal found 5/1$2,304
Sat 21/218:20CHC - CPT
2 stops33h 25mEmirates
Sat 28/213:40CPT - CHC
2 stops40h 40mEmirates
Deal found 7/1$2,318
Tue 4/810:50CHC - CPT
2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 6/810:40CPT - CHC
3 stops28h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1$2,376
Thu 5/306:05CHC - NBO
3 stops49h 35mBritish Airways
Sun 8/323:55NBO - CHC
3 stops62h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/1$2,544

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South Island

Fly to

Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

21:05-18:35

2 stops31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:50-23:05

2 stops41h 15m

$2,069

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 21/2

06:00-08:20

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

11:00-23:55

2 stops49h 55m

$2,091

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

06:05-16:45

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-00:25

2 stops42h 55m

$2,248

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

06:05-16:35

2 stops45h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

22:20-14:00

2 stops28h 40m

$2,264

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

06:10-09:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

10:40-23:05

3 stops49h 25m

$2,271

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

15:55-16:45

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:30-14:30

2 stops33h 00m

$2,304

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 21/2

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

13:40-17:20

2 stops40h 40m

$2,318

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

06:05-16:45

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

13:30-14:00

3 stops37h 30m

$2,387

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

18:20-12:45

3 stops53h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-00:25

2 stops42h 55m

$2,412

ChristchurchNairobi

CHC - NBO

CHCNBO

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

06:05-21:40

3 stops49h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 8/3

23:55-23:55

3 stops62h 00m

$2,544

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Best time to book a 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Africa (average of $1,259). Flying from South Island to Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,858). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated 7 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Africa, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Island to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Island to Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Island to Africa in 31h 30m. Fly via Singapore Airlines, Emirates, or British Airways 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 $755. Etihad Airways flights start at $966 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $1,002 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Africa (average of $1,259). Flying from South Island to Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,858). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from South Island to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$914Average$2,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,656Average$2,386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,671Average$2,499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,774Average$2,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,850Average$2,909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,331Average$2,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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