Question 1

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

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Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of R1 093). Flying from South Africa 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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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.

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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).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

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Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to Christchurch at least 25 days early can save you up to 31% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 25 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to Christchurch for as little as R19 242 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R23 259 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 6

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Christchurch?

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August can be a great time to fly to Christchurch from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R21 275. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as R16 828. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 7

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

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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.

Question 8

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

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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.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Christchurch?

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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.

Question 12

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Christchurch?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Christchurch from South Africa today with Cheapflights!

Question 13

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Christchurch?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 14

Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Christchurch with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Christchurch from South Africa? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

Question 15

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from South Africa to Christchurch become cheaper?

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Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on South Africa to Christchurch flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

Round-trip from	R28 633
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	R19 118

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 922	AverageR18 608	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR16 241	AverageR20 359	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	CheapestR16 463	AverageR18 649	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR18 395	AverageR23 424	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 264	AverageR28 334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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