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Cheap flights from South Africa to Christchurch from $1,930

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHC
28 Feb — 7 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Tue 1/915:20
CPT
-
CHC
3 stops30h 30m
Qantas Airways
Thu 29/1006:05
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops41h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$1,930
Tue 1/918:25
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops43h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1006:05
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops41h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$1,966
Thu 21/507:00
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops31h 20m
Qantas Airways
Mon 25/506:00
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops45h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 27/1$2,024
Sat 14/313:40
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops37h 20m
Emirates
Sat 21/318:20
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops52h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 28/1$2,344
Fri 13/318:30
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops32h 30m
Emirates
Fri 20/318:20
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops52h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 27/1$2,362
Fri 13/318:25
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/320:35
CHC
-
CPT
3 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/1$2,467
Sat 14/318:30
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops32h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/318:20
CHC
-
CPT
3 stops50h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/1$2,487
Thu 21/510:40
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops36h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 25/511:00
CHC
-
CPT
3 stops32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/1$2,523

Find flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Christchurch flight deals. Data was last updated 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,024

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,286
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/5-25/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 76h 40m total
  • South Africa to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($326 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($52 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Christchurch 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 29 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Christchurch that are best for you.

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Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

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

$2,024

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

18:20-11:40

2 stops52h 20m

$2,344

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

18:30-14:00

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

18:20-11:40

2 stops52h 20m

$2,362

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

18:25-23:55

2 stops42h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 20/3

20:35-18:55

3 stops33h 20m

$2,467

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/3

18:30-14:00

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 21/3

18:20-09:45

3 stops50h 25m

$2,487

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

10:40-09:30

2 stops36h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

11:00-09:25

3 stops32h 25m

$2,523

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Deals found on 27/1

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Christchurch

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 $960). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Christchurch, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,490 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,148 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
981 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    $805 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 Qantas Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $861 and $1,238, 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 $960). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,724). 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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Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Christchurch. 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 29 January 2026.
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,423Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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