How long is the flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

Departing from South Africa to Christchurch will take you 37h 40m. 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?

$872 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on South African and Emirates, with prices starting from $942 and $1,267, 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.

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, Emirates or South African 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 5 May 2026.

Tue 3/1109:00

CPT

CHC

3 stops37h 25m

South African

Wed 10/211:00

CHC

CPT

3 stops34h 25m

South African

Deal found 1/5$2,189

Tue 3/1120:00

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CHC

2 stops31h 00m

Emirates

Wed 10/218:20

CHC

CPT

2 stops34h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 1/5$2,234

Wed 17/613:15

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CHC

3 stops57h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Wed 24/620:30

CHC

CPT

3 stops55h 00m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/5$2,612

Tue 3/1118:25

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CHC

3 stops32h 35m

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Wed 10/218:20

CHC

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Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/5$2,639

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CHC

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Emirates

Mon 25/515:45

CHC

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Emirates

Deal found 30/4$2,663

Wed 1/718:25

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CHC

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Tue 28/717:20

CHC

CPT

2 stops34h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 2/5$2,704

Wed 1/719:30

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CHC

3 stops50h 20m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 28/712:55

CHC

CPT

3 stops38h 35m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/5$2,734

Wed 17/618:25

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CHC

2 stops34h 20m

Emirates

Wed 24/606:20

CHC

CPT

2 stops44h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 3/5$2,806

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Average price	$1,984

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How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

Booking 8 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of $458). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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

1,508 reviews

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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.

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8.2

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6.0

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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.

Emirates

8.1

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8.2

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1,508 reviews

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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.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,313 reviews

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8.2

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1,508 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

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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.

South African

7.6

Good

61 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,508 reviews

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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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,030 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,508 reviews

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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.

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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 37h 40m. There are 10997 km between South Africa and Christchurch.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Christchurch one-way?
$872 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on South African and Emirates, with prices starting from $942 and $1,267, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of $458). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,718). 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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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,135	Average$1,930	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,457	Average$1,674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,565	Average$1,612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,949	Average$2,566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,095	Average$2,541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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