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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Christchurch

CPT — CHC
May 5 — May 121
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Christchurch are usually found in August or May, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 053

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R27 371
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 13/6-20/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 69h 39m total
  • Cape Town to Christchurch
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R51 990 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R8 476 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 25 April 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch (average of R1 093). Flying from Cape Town to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 471). 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.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Christchurch round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at R21 053. Another option worth looking into is South African, starting at R25 885 round trip. Qantas Airways is 17% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Christchurch?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Christchurch 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 Cape Town to Christchurch?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch (average of R1 093). Flying from Cape Town to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 471). 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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Fly from Cape Town to Christchurch on these airlines

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Christchurch

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR10 802AverageR21 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR18 398AverageR21 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR20 418AverageR24 774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR25 661AverageR29 667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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