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Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$2,045

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($421 potential increase over avg. return price).

Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).

Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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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 $1,019). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,842). 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Christchurch in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Christchurch?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Christchurch flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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.

8.1

Very Good

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.

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

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

8.1

Very Good

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.

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

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.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

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.

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

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.
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 $1,019). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,842). 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$1,558	Average$1,736	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,611	Average$1,748	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,714	Average$2,010	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$2,055	Average$2,678	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,172	Average$2,914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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