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Cheap flights from South Africa to Christchurch from R24 395

JNB — CHC
Oct 2 — Oct 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Christchurch

Mon 7/99:55 -
2 stops28h 25m
Sat 12/96:00 -
2 stops39h 40m
Deal found 30/8R24 395
Mon 7/918:25 -
2 stops32h 30m
Sat 12/917:20 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 29/8R24 444
Sat 12/913:15 -
2 stops37h 40m
Wed 16/917:20 -
2 stops34h 45m
Deal found 1/9R25 557
Mon 12/1020:00 -
2 stops30h 55m
Mon 19/1018:20 -
2 stops33h 20m
Deal found 28/8R25 944
Mon 12/1013:15 -
2 stops47h 55m
Mon 19/1018:20 -
3 stops48h 55m
Deal found 28/8R28 752
Sat 12/913:15 -
3 stops57h 25m
Wed 16/918:55 -
3 stops56h 35m
Deal found 1/9R29 284

Find flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch

Round-trip from

R22 136

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R21 136
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 16/1-7/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 89h 40m total
  • South Africa to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 988 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 297 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

18:30-0:10

2 stops42h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 20/2

15:45-16:45

2 stops36h 00m

R25 218

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

13:40-0:10

2 stops47h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 25/2

15:45-18:00

2 stops37h 15m

R25 218

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-12:55

2 stops37h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 16/9

17:20-18:05

2 stops34h 45m

R25 557
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 12/10

20:00-13:55

2 stops30h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 19/10

18:20-16:40

2 stops33h 20m

R25 944

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/1

20:00-0:10

2 stops41h 10m

Christchurch

Mon 22/2

15:55-16:45

2 stops35h 50m

R26 267

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/1

20:00-17:20

2 stops34h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 25/2

15:45-18:00

2 stops37h 15m

R26 267

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 24/2

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

R26 267

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/1

20:00-14:00

2 stops31h 00m

Christchurch

Sat 20/2

18:20-18:00

2 stops34h 40m

R26 848

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/1

18:30-17:20

2 stops35h 50m

Christchurch

Thu 21/1

6:00-16:45

2 stops45h 45m

R28 203

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/1

18:30-14:00

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 20/1

6:05-16:45

2 stops45h 40m

R28 203

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch

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

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 329). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 153). 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 77 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 Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andSouth African 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 467 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
South African
7,6
Good
64 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 088 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 529 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 655 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Steven,May 2026

DXB - GLA

Anyone that i had the pleasure of dealing with i found to be courteous well mannered and informative

Related info for your journey

  • 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 R25 218, Emirates can have you in Christchurch from South Africa in 42h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10997 km.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 408. Qantas Airways flights start at R9 043 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at R9 280 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 329). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R24 153). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Christchurch

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR13 340AverageR16 491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR15 122AverageR19 564FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 412AverageR20 191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 822AverageR23 509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR20 484AverageR20 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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