$1,117+ Cheap Flights from South Island to South Africa | Cheapflights

English

Search for a country or language

Find flight deals from South Island to South Africa

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest flights from South Island to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Island to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 November 2025.

Tue 25/1106:05CHC - CPT

2 stops64h 35mEmirates

Sat 29/1113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/11$2,542

Tue 25/1116:05CHC - CPT

3 stops52h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 29/1110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/11$3,110

Fri 26/1218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11$4,524

Mon 24/1101:05CHC - CPT

2 stops43h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/11$4,538

Fri 26/1215:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Fri 2/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/11$4,614

Fri 26/1214:00CHC - CPT

3 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 2/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops42h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/11$5,290

Best flights from South Island to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Island to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

Sat 4/406:20CHC - JNB

2 stops44h 55mEmirates

Mon 20/419:10JNB - CHC

2 stops43h 00mEmirates

Deal found 11/11$2,306

Tue 25/1116:05CHC - CPT

3 stops52h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 29/1110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/11$3,110

Fri 26/1218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11$4,524

Mon 24/1101:05CHC - CPT

2 stops43h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/11$4,538

Tue 25/1106:05CHC - CPT

2 stops64h 35mEmirates

Sat 29/1113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/11$2,542

Sat 4/411:50CHC - JNB

1 stop29h 20mSingapore Airlines

Mon 20/413:45JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/11$3,135

Fri 26/1215:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Fri 2/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/11$4,614

Fri 26/1214:00CHC - CPT

3 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 2/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops42h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/11$5,290

Last-minute flights from South Island to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Island to South Africa. Data last updated 12 November 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 24/1101:05CHC - CPT

2 stops43h 20mAir New Zealand

Sat 29/1110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 10/11$4,538

Tue 25/1106:05CHC - CPT

2 stops64h 35mEmirates

Sat 29/1113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/11$2,542

Tue 25/1116:05CHC - CPT

3 stops52h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 29/1110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 9/11$3,110

Fri 26/1218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 2/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11$4,524

Fri 26/1215:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Fri 2/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/11$4,614

Fri 26/1214:00CHC - CPT

3 stops30h 25mAir New Zealand

Fri 2/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops42h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/11$5,290

One-way flights from South Island to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from South Island to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 12 November 2025.

Wed 22/409:15CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11$1,117

Wed 22/410:50CHC - JNB

1 stop29h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/11$1,133

Wed 22/416:40CHC - JNB

1 stop33h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/11$1,805

Wed 31/1217:00CHC - JNB

2 stops33h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$1,851

Sat 3/117:00CHC - JNB

2 stops33h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$1,933

Fri 2/116:00CHC - JNB

2 stops34h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/11$1,952

Wed 31/1206:15CHC - JNB

3 stops56h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/11$1,984

Cheap flight deals from South Island to South Africa

Round-trip from	$2,306
One-way from	$1,117

Emirates

Emirates
4/4-20/4
4 total stops
87h 55m total
South Island to South Africa

22/4

22/4
2 total stops
32h 25m total
South Island to South Africa

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Island to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Departure

Return

Price

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 4/4

06:20-16:15

2 stops44h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

19:10-00:10

2 stops43h 00m

$2,306

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

06:05-11:40

2 stops64h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

13:40-00:25

2 stops47h 45m

$2,542

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

16:05-09:25

3 stops52h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

10:40-10:40

2 stops37h 00m

$3,110

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 4/4

11:50-06:10

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

13:45-15:25

2 stops39h 40m

$3,135

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 26/12

18:20-09:45

3 stops50h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

18:30-17:20

2 stops35h 50m

$4,524

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 24/11

01:05-09:25

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

10:40-10:40

2 stops37h 00m

$4,538

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 26/12

15:55-16:45

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

18:30-00:10

2 stops42h 40m

$4,614

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 26/12

14:00-09:25

3 stops30h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/1

10:40-16:25

3 stops42h 45m

$5,290

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Wed 22/4

09:15-07:40

2 stops32h 25m

$1,117

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Wed 22/4

10:50-06:10

1 stop29h 20m

$1,133

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/11

Showing 1-10 of 16 results

1

2

Best time to book a flight from South Island to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from South Island with our price prediction graph.

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to South Africa (average of $1,296). Flying from South Island to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,042). 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 EDG to ZA?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Island to South Africa in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 19% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Island to South Africa flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 South Island to South Africa, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand. 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.

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

8.1

Very Good

8.1

Very Good

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

8.1

Very Good

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

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

7.6

Good

8.1

Very Good

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

7.5

Good

8.1

Very Good

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

How long is the flight from South Island to South Africa?
Departing from South Island to South Africa will take you 44h 55m. South Island and South Africa are separated by a distance of 11450 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from South Island to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Island to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Island to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Island to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Island to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Island 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 South Island to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Island to South Africa (average of $1,296). Flying from South Island to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,042). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes for South Island to South Africa

Auckland to OR Tambo flights

Auckland to Cape Town flights

Auckland to Harare flights

Auckland to Cairo flights

Wellington to OR Tambo flights

Auckland to Durban flights

Auckland to Entebbe flights

Auckland to Algiers flights

Auckland to Zanzibar flights

Auckland to Lagos flights

Auckland to Accra flights

Auckland to Port Elizabeth flights

Christchurch to Cairo flights

Christchurch to Cape Town flights

Christchurch to OR Tambo flights

Complete your trip

South Africa car hire

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport car hire

Cape Town Intl Airport car hire

Durban King Shaka Intl Airport car hire

Johannesburg Lanseria Airport car hire

East London Airport car hire

Bloemfontein Intl Airport car hire

Nelspruit Kruger Mpumalanga Airport car hire

Hoedspruit Airport car hire

Mthatha Umtata Airport car hire

Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport car hire

Plettenberg Bay Airport car hire

Top 6 airlines flying from South Island to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$924	Average$2,635	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,712	Average$2,088	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,721	Average$2,436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,829	Average$2,687	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,947	Average$2,596	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,389	Average$2,914	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Island to South Africa?

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from South Island to South Africa. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Island to South Africa?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from South Island to South Africa.

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Island to South Africa with no change fees?

Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from South Island to South Africa flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Island to South Africa become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from South Island to South Africa on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.