How long is the flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

Departing from South Africa to Christchurch will take you 31h 20m. There are 10997 km between South Africa and Christchurch. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Christchurch one-way?

$832 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from South African. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $848 and $890, respectively. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Christchurch?

When booking a flight from South Africa to Christchurch, you may want to consider flying on Qantas Airways, South African or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CHC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Christchurch as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Christchurch from South Africa, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9.5 km from the centre of Christchurch.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Christchurch?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Christchurch?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Best flights from South Africa to Christchurch
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 December 2025.

Thu 21/507:00CPT - CHC

2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 25/506:00CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/12$2,077

Thu 21/510:40CPT - CHC

3 stops62h 45mSingapore Airlines

Mon 25/510:50CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/12$2,594

Mon 12/107:00CPT - CHC

3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/114:20CHC - CPT

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$3,115

Mon 12/107:00CPT - CHC

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 19/106:05CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12$2,906

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Christchurch
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch. Data last updated 29 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 12/107:00CPT - CHC

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Mon 19/106:05CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/12$2,906

Mon 12/107:00CPT - CHC

3 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/114:20CHC - CPT

2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12$3,115

One-way flights from South Africa to Christchurch
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Wed 8/406:15CPT - CHC

3 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,007

Fri 3/407:00CPT - CHC

3 stops54h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,069

Mon 6/419:50CPT - CHC

3 stops58h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,288

Thu 9/409:55CPT - CHC

2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/12$2,358

Tue 7/406:00CPT - CHC

3 stops48h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,363

Thu 9/410:40CPT - CHC

3 stops34h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,459

Sat 4/410:40CPT - CHC

3 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,769

Mon 6/410:40CPT - CHC

2 stops36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/12$2,925

Sun 5/419:50CPT - CHC

3 stops55h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/12$3,132

Fri 3/410:40CPT - CHC

2 stops36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/12$3,541

Wed 8/407:00CPT - CHC

2 stops31h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/12$3,577

Sun 5/413:15CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/12$3,695

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Round-trip from	$2,077
One-way from	$2,007
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$2,380

Qantas Airways
21/5-25/5
4 total stops
76h 40m total
South Africa to Christchurch

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8/4
3 total stops
55h 25m total
South Africa to Christchurch

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($359 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($64 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

07:00-00:20

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

06:00-17:20

2 stops45h 20m

$2,077

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

10:40-11:25

3 stops62h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

$2,594

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

07:00-23:55

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

06:05-22:50

2 stops27h 45m

$2,906

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/1

07:00-12:40

3 stops42h 40m

Christchurch

Mon 19/1

14:20-13:25

2 stops34h 05m

$3,115

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

06:15-23:40

3 stops55h 25m

$2,007

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

07:00-00:40

3 stops54h 40m

$2,069

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/4

19:50-16:20

3 stops58h 30m

$2,288

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

09:55-00:20

2 stops28h 25m

$2,358

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

06:00-16:20

3 stops48h 20m

$2,363

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/4

10:40-07:25

3 stops34h 45m

$2,459

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of $992). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,781). 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 Christchurch

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Christchurch, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,422 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,111 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

957 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African

7.5

Good

50 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,447 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Christchurch from South Africa, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9.5 km from the centre of Christchurch.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Christchurch?
Departing from South Africa to Christchurch will take you 31h 20m. There are 10997 km between South Africa and Christchurch. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Christchurch one-way?
$832 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from South African. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Cathay Pacific and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $848 and $890, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch 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 Africa to Christchurch?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of $992). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,781). 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 Africa to Christchurch

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,470	Average$1,649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,568	Average$1,701	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,642	Average$1,941	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,000	Average$2,636	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,114	Average$2,696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

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