How long is the flight from South Africa to Christchurch?

For as low as R37 375, Emirates can have you in Christchurch from South Africa in 43h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10997 km.

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

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

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 054 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 032 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

August can be a great time to fly to Christchurch from South Africa with a flight ticket averaging about R21 073. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of August for as cheap as R16 663. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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.

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.

R10 609+ Flights from South Africa to Christchurch

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch

Round-trip from	R22 631
One-way from	R10 609
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	R19 542

10/10-17/10
4 total stops
61h 29m total
South Africa to Christchurch

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20/11
2 total stops
43h 20m total
South Africa to Christchurch

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R52 320 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 244 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 12 September 2025.

Fri 10/1014:15CPT - CHC

2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/106:00CHC - CPT

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R22 631

Tue 23/913:05CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/918:45CHC - CPT

3 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R26 784

Tue 23/97:00CPT - CHC

2 stops30h 59mQantas Airways

Mon 29/917:40CHC - CPT

2 stops58h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9R31 407

Wed 1/1018:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 35mEmirates

Mon 8/129:15CHC - CPT

2 stops61h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R37 375

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Fri 10/1014:15CPT - CHC

2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/106:00CHC - CPT

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R22 631

Wed 1/1018:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 35mEmirates

Mon 8/129:15CHC - CPT

2 stops61h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R37 375

Tue 23/913:05CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/918:45CHC - CPT

3 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R26 784

Wed 1/1018:25CPT - CHC

3 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/1220:35CHC - CPT

3 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R48 036

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Tue 23/913:05CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Mon 29/918:45CHC - CPT

3 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R26 784

Tue 23/97:00CPT - CHC

2 stops30h 59mQantas Airways

Mon 29/917:40CHC - CPT

2 stops58h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/9R31 407

Wed 1/1018:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 35mEmirates

Mon 8/129:15CHC - CPT

2 stops61h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R37 375

Fri 10/1014:15CPT - CHC

2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Fri 17/106:00CHC - CPT

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R22 631

One-way flights from South Africa to Christchurch
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Thu 20/116:30CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R10 609

Thu 29/16:30CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R11 150

Thu 29/16:00CPT - CHC

3 stops40h 55mSouth African

Deal found 10/9R12 109

Fri 10/1015:15CPT - CHC

2 stops21h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9R18 635

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Fri 10/10

14:15-23:59

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Fri 17/10

6:00-9:45

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13:05-12:55

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18:45-9:45

3 stops50h 00m

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

18:25-1:00

2 stops43h 35m

Christchurch

Mon 8/12

9:15-11:40

2 stops61h 25m

R37 375

Cape TownChristchurch

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Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/10

18:25-7:50

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Christchurch

Mon 8/12

20:35-19:55

3 stops34h 20m

R48 036

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

6:30-12:50

2 stops43h 20m

R10 609

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

6:30-13:20

2 stops43h 50m

R11 150

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/1

6:00-9:55

3 stops40h 55m

R12 109

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 10/10

15:15-23:59

2 stops21h 44m

R18 635

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

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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

993 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

South African

7,6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

905 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 R37 375, Emirates can have you in Christchurch from South Africa in 43h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10997 km.
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, 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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Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 694	AverageR18 211	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR16 082	AverageR20 074	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	CheapestR16 303	AverageR18 378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR18 215	AverageR23 235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 035	AverageR27 689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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