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Cheap flights from Christchurch to Cape Town from $2,559

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHC — CPT
9 Sep — 16 Sep1
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 August 2026.

Sun 13/917:20 -
2 stops33h 20m
Mon 21/913:15 -
2 stops48h 55m
Deal found 7/8$2,559
Sun 13/920:30 -
3 stops34h 45m
Mon 21/914:15 -
2 stops24h 05m
Deal found 7/8$2,564
Mon 21/906:00 -
2 stops44h 40m
Mon 28/918:25 -
2 stops43h 55m
Deal found 7/8$2,619
Mon 21/915:45 -
2 stops36h 20m
Mon 28/918:25 -
3 stops32h 30m
Deal found 7/8$2,832
Mon 21/906:00 -
3 stops61h 25m
Mon 28/910:40 -
3 stops57h 55m
Deal found 7/8$3,902

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 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,457

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,320
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 13/9-21/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 05m total
  • Christchurch to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($106 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($45 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 13/9

17:20-16:40

2 stops33h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

13:15-00:10

2 stops48h 55m

$2,559
Fastest return journey

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 13/9

20:30-21:15

3 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/9

14:15-00:20

2 stops24h 05m

$2,564

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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

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town (average of $2,307). Flying from Christchurch to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,751). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Airfare is above average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Cape Town flights typically cost between $2,173 and $2,512 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,559 on Emirates (13 Sept–21 Sept).

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 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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
1,584 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,648 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 33h 20m. Fly via Emirates 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 $2,079, Singapore Airlines will fly you from Christchurch to Cape Town and back. In addition to Singapore Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Emirates for as low as $2,131. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town (average of $2,307). Flying from Christchurch to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,751). 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 2 airlines flying from Christchurch to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 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 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$2,079Average$2,202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,131Average$2,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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