How long is the flight from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Departing from Christchurch to Cape Town will take you 35h 50m. There are 10997 km between Christchurch and Cape Town.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHC to CPT?

When flying from Christchurch to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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Popular in	January
Cheapest in	April
Average price	R24 167

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town (average of R22 532). Flying from Christchurch to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 857). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Christchurch to Cape Town flights typically cost between R23 316 and R24 518 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R23 049 on Emirates (Mar 10–Mar 24).

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How long is the flight from Christchurch to Cape Town?
Departing from Christchurch to Cape Town will take you 35h 50m. There are 10997 km between Christchurch and Cape Town.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to Cape Town 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 Cape Town?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town (average of R22 532). Flying from Christchurch to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R28 857). 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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Christchurch to Cape Town flights typically cost between R23 316 and R24 518 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R23 049 on Emirates (Mar 10–Mar 24).