How long is the flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

For as low as R21 148, Emirates can have you in Christchurch from South Africa in 29h. Airlines will cover a distance of 11450 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Christchurch one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 529. Cathay Pacific flights start at R7 888 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R9 510 one-way.

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.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Christchurch?

Consider Qantas Airways, Emirates or Cathay Pacific when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Christchurch.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Christchurch as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from South Africa?

If you book a flight to Christchurch from South Africa, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9,5 km from the centre of Christchurch.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Christchurch?

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of R19 775). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 298). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

Booking 81 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Christchurch. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from South Africa to Christchurch have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Emirates

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10,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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1 516 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

1 111 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 543 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Christchurch from South Africa?
If you book a flight to Christchurch from South Africa, you will be flying to Christchurch, which is the city’s only airport. Christchurch (CHC) is located 9,5 km from the centre of Christchurch.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Christchurch?
For as low as R21 148, Emirates can have you in Christchurch from South Africa in 29h. Airlines will cover a distance of 11450 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Christchurch one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Emirates, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 529. Cathay Pacific flights start at R7 888 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R9 510 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Christchurch?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Christchurch.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Christchurch?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Christchurch?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of R19 775). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 298). 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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