How long is the flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

Emirates can get you from Christchurch to Johannesburg in just under 39h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Christchurch and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 11450 km. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg round-trip?

Cathay Pacific, at $876, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg are Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Etihad Airways. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

Flights departing from Christchurch and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Sydney most frequently. Singapore sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg.

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Christchurch to Johannesburg flights?

The least popular stopover on flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg is Dubai.

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?

Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal are currently the most popular points of interest in Sydney at the moment. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.4 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those on a stopover in Sydney in need of a rental car can book one at Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $54.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

Users have found that leaving on a Saturday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 11% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 15 days in advance, which can save you up to 26% on flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 15 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,888. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $2,481.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Johannesburg. Flights to Johannesburg from Christchurch in May are about $2,249 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $1,690.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

Most people fly from Christchurch (CHC) if they book a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg. On average, Christchurch has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day from 6 airlines. Christchurch is conveniently located just 9.5 km from Christchurch’s city centre.

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14/10-13/11
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Christchurch to Johannesburg

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Cheapest flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 September 2025.

Tue 14/1010:00CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1111:05JNB - CHC

1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,928

Mon 27/1006:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1111:05JNB - CHC

2 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,050

Wed 29/1009:50CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:05JNB - CHC

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,097

Mon 27/1006:05CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 20mEmirates

Mon 3/1113:25JNB - CHC

2 stops38h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/9$2,262

Tue 14/1006:00CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 15mEmirates

Thu 13/1118:50JNB - CHC

2 stops42h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$2,287

Sat 25/1006:00CHC - JNB

2 stops45h 35mEmirates

Mon 27/1022:20JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/9$2,299

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 20mEmirates

Wed 5/1113:25JNB - CHC

2 stops37h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$2,411

Tue 14/1006:00CHC - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1117:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$2,428

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Tue 14/1010:00CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1111:05JNB - CHC

1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,928

Mon 27/1006:05CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 20mEmirates

Mon 3/1113:25JNB - CHC

2 stops38h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/9$2,262

Tue 14/1006:00CHC - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1117:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$2,428

Sat 25/1011:50CHC - JNB

1 stop29h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 27/1019:50JNB - CHC

2 stops33h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9$2,983

Mon 27/1006:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1111:05JNB - CHC

2 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,050

Tue 14/1006:00CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 15mEmirates

Thu 13/1118:50JNB - CHC

2 stops42h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$2,287

Sat 25/1006:00CHC - JNB

2 stops45h 35mEmirates

Mon 27/1022:20JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/9$2,299

Mon 27/1012:00CHC - JNB

1 stop29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/1113:40JNB - CHC

1 stop34h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/9$3,106

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Tue 14/1010:00CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1111:05JNB - CHC

1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,928

Tue 14/1006:00CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 15mEmirates

Thu 13/1118:50JNB - CHC

2 stops42h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$2,287

Tue 14/1006:00CHC - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1117:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/9$2,428

Sat 25/1006:00CHC - JNB

2 stops45h 35mEmirates

Mon 27/1022:20JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 05mEmirates

Deal found 11/9$2,299

Mon 27/1006:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1111:05JNB - CHC

2 stops49h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9$2,050

Mon 27/1006:05CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 20mEmirates

Mon 3/1113:25JNB - CHC

2 stops38h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/9$2,262

Wed 29/1009:50CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:05JNB - CHC

2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9$2,097

Wed 29/1006:05CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 20mEmirates

Wed 5/1113:25JNB - CHC

2 stops37h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/9$2,411

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 14/10

10:00-07:40

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

11:05-12:50

1 stop38h 45m

$1,928

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/10

06:00-08:20

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

11:05-23:55

2 stops49h 50m

$2,050

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/10

06:05-10:25

3 stops39h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

13:25-14:55

2 stops38h 30m

$2,262

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 14/10

06:00-10:15

3 stops39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

18:50-00:25

2 stops42h 35m

$2,287

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

06:00-16:35

2 stops45h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

22:20-00:25

2 stops39h 05m

$2,299

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 14/10

06:00-16:15

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

17:30-23:55

1 stop19h 25m

$2,428

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 25/10

11:50-06:10

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

19:50-16:25

2 stops33h 35m

$2,983

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/10

12:00-06:10

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/11

13:40-10:40

1 stop34h 00m

$3,106

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

The price you pay for your flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 14 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg (average of $1,143). Flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 CHC to JNB?

When flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 28% versus a flight at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand from Christchurch to Johannesburg. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,365 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

993 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg?
Most people fly from Christchurch (CHC) if they book a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg. On average, Christchurch has 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg per day from 6 airlines. Christchurch is conveniently located just 9.5 km from Christchurch’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg?
Emirates can get you from Christchurch to Johannesburg in just under 39h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Christchurch and Johannesburg are separated by a distance of 11450 km.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg round-trip?
Cathay Pacific, at $876, was found to be the cheapest airline from Christchurch to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways. Users have found that Cathay Pacific is 61% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg?
Flights departing from Christchurch and landing in Johannesburg stopover in Sydney most frequently. Singapore sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Sydney?
Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal are currently the most popular points of interest in Sydney at the moment. Sydney Opera House, The Rocks Markets, and Theatre Royal can be visited by traveling about 9.9 km, 9.6 km, and 8.4 km respectively from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Those on a stopover in Sydney in need of a rental car can book one at Sydney Kingsford Smith for about $54.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Christchurch to Johannesburg flights?
The least popular stopover on flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg is Dubai.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Johannesburg 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 Christchurch to Johannesburg?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg (average of $1,143). Flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 6 airlines flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$876	Average$2,569	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,582	Average$1,920	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,623	Average$1,979	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,736	Average$2,424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,942	Average$2,269	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,264	Average$2,689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Christchurch to Johannesburg are usually found in May or March, booked 14 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Saturday

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