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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cape Town from $1,349

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CPT
12 Mar — 19 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 10 February 2026.

Thu 23/710:50
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/809:00
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops38h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,768
Tue 4/810:50
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 6/810:40
CPT
-
CHC
3 stops28h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 6/2$2,362
Sat 4/406:00
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops64h 30m
Emirates
Thu 16/413:15
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops41h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 8/2$2,420

Find flight deals from Christchurch to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Christchurch (CHC) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 10 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,768

One-way from

$1,349

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,916
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/7-18/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • Christchurch to Cape Town
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9/3
  • 9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 20m total
  • Christchurch to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Christchurch to Cape Town that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 10 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Christchurch to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Christchurch

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Cape Town

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

09:00-09:30

2 stops38h 30m

$1,768

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

10:40-00:40

3 stops28h 00m

$2,362

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

14:20-12:40

2 stops33h 20m

$1,349

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

11:50-17:25

2 stops40h 35m

$1,384

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

16:05-22:20

3 stops41h 15m

$1,406

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 10/3

10:30-22:50

3 stops47h 20m

$1,440

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 4/3

10:30-17:30

2 stops42h 00m

$1,442

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

14:00-17:25

2 stops38h 25m

$1,459

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

08:00-09:25

3 stops36h 25m

$1,480

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

16:20-17:25

2 stops36h 05m

$1,517

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 6 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town (average of $1,207). Flying from Christchurch to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,040). 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 Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 10 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQantas Airways from Christchurch to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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
1,452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,514 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
988 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,452 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Christchurch to Cape Town. 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 Christchurch to Cape Town?

    There are many flights that can get you from Christchurch to Cape Town in 32h 35m. Fly via Singapore Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 10997 km between Christchurch and Cape Town.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Cape Town round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,218, Qantas Airways will fly you from Christchurch to Cape Town and back. In addition to Qantas Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Singapore Airlines and Emirates - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,647 and $1,748, respectively. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town one-way?

    $971 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $1,095 and $1,450, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town (average of $1,207). Flying from Christchurch to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of $2,040). 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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Fly from Christchurch to Cape Town on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to Cape Town

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Christchurch to Cape Town. 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 10 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,218Average$2,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,647Average$2,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,748Average$2,338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$2,000Average$2,410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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