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R1 368+ Cheap flights from Christchurch

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CHC — JNB
Jul 9 — Jul 161
1 adult

What to know about flights from Christchurch

Discover essential information about flights departing from Christchurch, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Christchurch airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

Cheapest airline

Emirates

Good round-trip deal

R20 819 or less

Good one-way deal

R13 428 or less
On average, Emirates currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Christchurch (avg. price of R24 645).
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Cheapest flights from Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Christchurch. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 4 July 2025.

Mon 18/815:45CHC - JNB
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Mon 25/810:05JNB - CHC
2 stops27h 54mEmirates
Deal found 3/7R22 741
Mon 18/815:45CHC - CPT
2 stops35h 05mEmirates
Thu 28/818:25CPT - CHC
2 stops43h 34mEmirates
Deal found 3/7R23 793
Thu 23/1012:00CHC - JNB
2 stops65h 35mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1019:50JNB - CHC
1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7R24 196
Sun 9/1115:50CHC - CPT
3 stops28h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 13/1110:40CPT - CHC
3 stops27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7R26 581
Mon 18/817:10CHC - CPT
3 stops39h 40mQantas Airways
Thu 28/87:00CPT - CHC
2 stops30h 59mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7R27 142
Fri 8/86:35CHC - JNB
2 stops46h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 18/819:50JNB - CHC
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7R27 230
Sun 17/815:45CHC - JNB
2 stops58h 30mQantas Airways
Sun 24/818:45JNB - CHC
1 stop19h 14mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/7R28 667

Find flights from Christchurch within your budget

Find flights departing from Christchurch that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 4 July 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

15:45-16:15

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

10:05-23:59

2 stops27h 54m

R22 741

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

15:45-16:50

2 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/8

18:25-23:59

2 stops43h 34m

R23 793

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Thu 23/10

12:00-18:35

2 stops65h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

19:50-10:40

1 stop27h 50m

R24 196

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 9/11

15:50-9:25

3 stops28h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

10:40-0:40

3 stops27h 00m

R26 581

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

17:10-22:50

3 stops39h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/8

7:00-23:59

2 stops30h 59m

R27 142

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 8/8

6:35-18:35

2 stops46h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

19:50-9:30

1 stop27h 40m

R27 230

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 17/8

15:45-16:15

2 stops58h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

18:45-23:59

1 stop19h 14m

R28 667

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Best time to book a flight from Christchurch

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Estimated return price
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Travel insights for flights from Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

When is the best time to book a flight from Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Christchurch to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 2025.

Booking 14 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from 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 Christchurch?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch (average of R15 622). Flying from Christchurch in December will prove the most costly (average of R21 110). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Christchurch?

When flying from Christchurch check dates and pricing for the following: Singapore Airlines, Qantas Airways, Emirates. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R923
Emirates
Emirates
From R942
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R1 115
Jetstar
Jetstar
From R39

What are popular destinations to fly to from Christchurch?

From Christchurch you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: Auckland (516 flights per day), Sydney (173 flights per day) and Wellington (173 flights per day).

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From R100
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R738
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 154
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R1 314

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Christchurch?

The cheapest city to fly to from Christchurch is Auckland Intl, with prices starting at R1 752. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Auckland Intl
Auckland Intl
From R100
Hong Kong Intl
Hong Kong Intl
From R738
Melbourne
Melbourne
From R1 154
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sydney Kingsford Smith
From R1 314

Airline reviews for flights from Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Christchurch. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Christchurch. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

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
3 284 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
1 318 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
868 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 284 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Christchurch. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 4 July 2025.

  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Christchurch?

    The most selected flight destinations from Christchurch for the current month are Auckland, Brisbane, Nadi. While Auckland, Manila, New Delhi are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to anywhere?

    Users have flown out of Christchurch for as low as R1 752 to Auckland (prices may vary depending on the airline and departure time). On average, users have booked flights for R21 415 to fly from Christchurch.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Christchurch to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, Jetstar, Singapore Airlines, and Emirates have been found to have the cheapest prices from Christchurch. Here are some options available: Jetstar flights from Christchurch to Auckland Intl (R682). Singapore Airlines flights from Christchurch to Cape Town Intl (R16 175). Emirates flights from Christchurch to Cape Town Intl (R16 520).

  • What is the cheapest premium economy flight from Christchurch?

    Premium economy can provide you with benefits such as more leg room and ideal seating locations without the price tag of a business class flight. Some of the cheapest premium economy flight options from Christchurch are below:
    Christchurch to Sydney from R48 644

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch?

    November is currently the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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