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Cheapest flights from South Island to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Thu 1/1009:20

CHC

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CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Thu 22/1013:15

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops38h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 21/3$2,339

Thu 2/418:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops33h 20m

Emirates

Mon 6/418:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 20/3$2,361

Sat 17/1018:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops33h 20m

Emirates

Sat 31/1020:00

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops31h 00m

Emirates

Deal found 22/3$2,395

Thu 29/1016:35

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops35h 10m

Emirates

Mon 2/1118:30

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops35h 50m

Emirates

Deal found 23/3$2,409

Thu 23/710:50

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops32h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 18/810:40

CPT

-

CHC

3 stops26h 55m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 20/3$2,421

Wed 25/318:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops33h 25m

Emirates

Fri 10/418:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 21/3$2,442

Mon 25/515:45

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops34h 55m

Emirates

Thu 11/618:25

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Deal found 23/3$2,445

Tue 1/908:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Wed 30/920:00

CPT

-

CHC

2 stops31h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 21/3$2,467

Wed 25/318:20

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops33h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 10/416:30

CPT

-

CHC

3 stops34h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$2,514

Thu 1/1018:45

CHC

-

CPT

2 stops34h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 22/1009:55

CPT

-

CHC

3 stops41h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 21/3$2,519

Find flight deals from South Island to Cape Town

Round-trip from	$2,373
One-way from	$1,553

Emirates

Emirates
8/5-15/5
4 total stops
67h 15m total
South Island to Cape Town

23/5

23/5
3 total stops
37h 40m total
South Island to Cape Town

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ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

10:40-00:40

3 stops28h 00m

$2,421

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 26/5

17:45-16:40

2 stops32h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

13:15-14:45

2 stops39h 30m

$2,445

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

15:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,445

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 1/9

08:20-16:40

2 stops42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

20:00-14:35

2 stops31h 35m

$2,467

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 26/5

17:45-20:45

3 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,565

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 1/9

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

10:40-07:25

3 stops33h 45m

$2,702

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

06:10-11:50

3 stops63h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/6

06:00-23:35

3 stops31h 35m

$2,786

Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 23/5

08:00-11:40

3 stops37h 40m

$1,553

Fastest single journey

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 23/5

15:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

$1,565

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 31/3

16:45-17:20

2 stops35h 35m

$1,992

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Best time to book a flight from South Island to Cape Town

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Cape Town

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Cape Town (average of $1,727). Flying from South Island to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,419). 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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQantas Airways from South Island to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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.

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from South Island?
Located just 15.6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from South Island.
How long is the flight from South Island to Cape Town?
Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Emirates fly from South Island to Cape Town in about 32h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10997 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Cape Town one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,005 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from $1,133 and Qantas Airways from $1,146 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Cape Town (average of $1,727). Flying from South Island to Cape Town in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,419). 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 3 airlines flying from South Island to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,801	Average$2,425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,808	Average$2,555	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,854	Average$2,393	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights

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