How long is the flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

Departing from South Africa to Christchurch will take you 29h 20m. There are 10997 km between South Africa and Christchurch. Find deals

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 $1,237, 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.

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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 14 February 2026.

Thu 21/509:00

CPT

CHC

2 stops29h 20m

Qantas Airways

Mon 25/506:00

CHC

CPT

2 stops45h 20m

Qantas Airways

Deal found 13/2$2,003

Thu 26/211:05

CPT

CHC

2 stops25h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 6/316:35

CHC

CPT

2 stops37h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 13/2$2,157

Sat 28/307:00

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CHC

2 stops30h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 4/406:00

CHC

CPT

2 stops38h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 11/2$2,199

Mon 9/1110:40

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CHC

2 stops37h 00m

Singapore Airlines

Sat 21/1101:05

CHC

CPT

2 stops43h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 13/2$2,204

Mon 9/1109:00

CPT

CHC

3 stops37h 25m

South African

Sun 22/1111:00

CHC

CPT

3 stops42h 55m

South African

Deal found 13/2$2,411

Thu 2/413:15

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CHC

2 stops37h 40m

Emirates

Sun 12/417:45

CHC

CPT

2 stops32h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 12/2$2,480

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Round-trip from	$2,003
One-way from	$1,301
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,838

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74h 40m total
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Thu 21/5

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2 stops45h 20m

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Thu 26/2

11:05-23:55

2 stops25h 50m

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16:35-18:55

2 stops37h 20m

$2,157

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CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/3

07:00-00:20

2 stops30h 20m

Christchurch

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06:00-09:45

2 stops38h 45m

$2,199

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CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

17:15-23:05

3 stops66h 50m

Christchurch

Fri 3/4

15:25-11:50

3 stops55h 25m

$2,452

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

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13:15-13:55

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Christchurch

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17:45-16:40

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2 stops34h 55m

$2,648

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CPTCHC

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Thu 26/2

07:00-23:55

2 stops29h 55m

$1,301

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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 $959). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,717). 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 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

1,452 reviews

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6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,516 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,163 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

989 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

South African

7.4

Good

54 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,452 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 29h 20m. There are 10997 km between South Africa and Christchurch.
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 $1,237, 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 $959). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,717). 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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Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,422	Average$1,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,517	Average$1,646	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,566	Average$1,876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,935	Average$2,505	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,045	Average$2,493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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