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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch

JNB — CHC
Apr 3 — Apr 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) 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 4 March 2026.

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Cheapest in

August

Average price

R18 156
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 347 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Christchurch

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 27 February 2026.

Booking 9 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch (average of R14 054). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 176). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 4 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 540 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 186 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 001 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7,5
Good
56 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Christchurch, you will be flying into Christchurch. Christchurch (CHC) is just 9,5 km from the centre vof the city. Christchurch is the only Christchurch airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 6 airlines have flights to Christchurch from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch round-trip?

    Cathay Pacific, at R13 512, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include South African and Qantas Airways. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch for 30% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Cathay Pacific. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 503. Users have also found prices from R9 399 and R9 805 on Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch that have stopovers, most of them stop in Sydney.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch flights?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch flights have a stopover in Dubai the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Christchurch?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch (average of R14 054). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Christchurch in July is currently the most expensive (average of R17 176). 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 OR Tambo to Christchurch on these airlines

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Top 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Christchurch

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 4 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR13 512AverageR16 293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 283AverageR16 067FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 244AverageR19 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 823AverageR23 333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 611AverageR25 064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR20 748AverageR21 198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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