How long is the flight from Christchurch to South Africa?

Departing from Christchurch to South Africa will take you 32h 35m. The distance from Christchurch to South Africa is about 10997 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to South Africa one-way?

$757 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $968 and $1,040, respectively. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Christchurch to South Africa are Emirates, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to South Africa?

Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Christchurch to South Africa.

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to South Africa.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Christchurch to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Sat 31/106:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/211:00JNB - CHC

2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,210

Sat 31/115:55CHC - JNB

2 stops35h 40mEmirates

Sat 7/222:20JNB - CHC

2 stops38h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/12$2,281

Sun 10/506:10CHC - CPT

3 stops37h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 12/510:40CPT - CHC

3 stops26h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12$2,383

Sat 31/106:05CHC - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 7/217:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,606

Sat 4/406:20CHC - JNB

2 stops44h 55mEmirates

Mon 20/410:05JNB - CHC

2 stops28h 05mEmirates

Deal found 17/12$2,316

Tue 21/406:30CHC - CPT

3 stops36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Sat 25/410:40CPT - CHC

3 stops50h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,387

Fri 30/115:45CHC - CPT

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Fri 6/213:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/12$2,364

Tue 21/406:10CHC - CPT

2 stops44h 40mEmirates

Sat 25/418:25CPT - CHC

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/12$2,418

Fri 30/115:50CHC - CPT

3 stops28h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 6/210:40CPT - CHC

3 stops57h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,728

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Fri 30/106:10CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 6/211:00JNB - CHC

2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,236

Fri 30/115:45CHC - CPT

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Fri 6/213:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/12$2,364

Fri 30/115:50CHC - CPT

3 stops28h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 6/210:40CPT - CHC

3 stops57h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/12$2,728

Sat 31/106:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/211:00JNB - CHC

2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/12$2,210

Sat 31/115:55CHC - JNB

2 stops35h 40mEmirates

Sat 7/222:20JNB - CHC

2 stops38h 50mEmirates

Deal found 16/12$2,281

Sat 31/114:20CHC - JNB

1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific

Sat 7/211:00JNB - CHC

1 stop38h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 16/12$2,598

Sat 31/106:05CHC - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 7/217:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/12$2,606

One-way flights from Christchurch to South Africa
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Thu 19/215:15CHC - CPT

3 stops29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,203

Fri 20/208:45CHC - CPT

3 stops35h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,312

Fri 20/206:10CHC - CPT

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,350

Thu 19/215:15CHC - CPT

2 stops54h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,374

Mon 19/117:20CHC - CPT

3 stops53h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,421

Mon 19/112:00CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,485

Thu 19/218:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

Deal found 17/12$1,544

Fri 20/206:05CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 40mEmirates

Deal found 17/12$1,620

Sat 21/206:05CHC - CPT

3 stops48h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/12$1,660

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Round-trip from	$2,210
One-way from	$1,203
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$2,838

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4 total stops
87h 45m total
Christchurch to South Africa

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19/2
3 total stops
29h 10m total
Christchurch to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Price

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

06:00-08:20

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

11:00-00:25

2 stops50h 25m

$2,210

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

15:55-16:35

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:20-00:10

2 stops38h 50m

$2,281

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 4/4

06:20-16:15

2 stops44h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,316

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

15:45-16:45

2 stops36h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

13:40-00:10

2 stops47h 30m

$2,364

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 10/5

06:10-09:25

3 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

10:40-23:35

3 stops26h 55m

$2,383

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

06:30-09:25

3 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

10:40-23:05

3 stops50h 25m

$2,387

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

06:10-16:50

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,418

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 31/1

06:05-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

17:30-23:55

1 stop19h 25m

$2,606

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 30/1

15:50-09:25

3 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/2

10:40-07:25

3 stops57h 45m

$2,728

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

15:15-09:25

3 stops29h 10m

$1,203

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Christchurch to South Africa

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to South Africa (average of $1,267). Flying from Christchurch to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,864). 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 ZA?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 24% on flights from Christchurch to South Africa by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Christchurch to South Africa flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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 South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Christchurch to South Africa, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,413 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

553 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,095 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to South Africa?
Christchurch (CHC), located 9.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Christchurch to South Africa.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to South Africa?
Departing from Christchurch to South Africa will take you 32h 35m. The distance from Christchurch to South Africa is about 10997 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to South Africa one-way?
$757 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Emirates, with prices starting from $968 and $1,040, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to South Africa (average of $1,267). Flying from Christchurch to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,864). 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 South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$916	Average$2,418	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,674	Average$2,112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,692	Average$2,095	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,783	Average$2,494	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,833	Average$2,436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,336	Average$2,674	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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