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Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 March 2026.

Mon 11/517:45

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Mon 18/522:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops30h 25m

Emirates

Deal found 27/3$2,191

Sat 9/517:45

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Sat 16/522:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 25/3$2,246

Mon 27/408:20

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops41h 55m

Emirates

Mon 7/913:30

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops38h 55m

Emirates

Deal found 27/3$2,257

Fri 24/417:45

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Fri 1/522:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 25/3$2,260

Fri 8/517:45

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops32h 30m

Emirates

Fri 15/522:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops28h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 24/3$2,271

Tue 9/608:20

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops41h 55m

Emirates

Tue 7/719:10

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops35h 15m

Emirates

Deal found 26/3$2,305

Sat 21/1106:05

CHC

-

JNB

2 stops45h 30m

Emirates

Wed 25/1122:20

JNB

-

CHC

2 stops29h 35m

Emirates

Deal found 28/3$2,309

Find flight deals from South Island to OR Tambo

Round-trip from	$2,191
One-way from	$1,392

Emirates

Emirates
11/5-18/5
4 total stops
62h 55m total
South Island to Johannesburg

Etihad Airways

Etihad Airways
31/5
2 total stops
35h 50m total
South Island to Johannesburg

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

08:20-16:15

2 stops41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

19:10-16:25

2 stops35h 15m

$2,305

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 11/7

17:45-20:35

2 stops36h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

19:10-00:10

2 stops43h 00m

$2,699

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

21:00-18:35

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

19:50-09:30

1 stop27h 40m

$2,758

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

21:05-18:55

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:50-09:30

1 stop27h 40m

$2,907

Cheapest one-way

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 31/5

06:30-08:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,392

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 31/5

06:30-08:20

2 stops35h 50m

$1,395

Fastest single journey

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 31/5

16:35-16:25

1 stop33h 50m

$1,978

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 26/6

12:55-02:20

3 stops47h 25m

$1,990

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Deals found on 29/3

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,376). Flying from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,874). 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 OR Tambo

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

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.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

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.

8.1

Very Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

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.

7.6

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

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.

7.5

Good

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

Reviews

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.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Departing from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport will take you 41h 55m. The distance between South Island and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 11450 km.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $872 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $973 and Qantas Airways from $1,009 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to OR Tambo?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to OR Tambo.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to OR Tambo?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island to OR Tambo 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 Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,376). Flying from South Island to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,874). 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 4 airlines flying from South Island to OR Tambo

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$915	Average$2,534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,272	Average$2,687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,747	Average$2,787	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,079	Average$2,560	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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