How long is the flight from Christchurch to South Africa?

For as low as R18 545, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Christchurch in 31h 30m. There are 11450 km between Christchurch and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R12 080. Qantas Airways flights start at R12 588 while deals on Emirates start at R14 188 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

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

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

When flying from Christchurch to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Located just 9,5 km from the city centre, Christchurch (CHC) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Christchurch.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to South Africa 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 224+ Flights from Christchurch to South Africa

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Round-trip from	R18 545
One-way from	R10 224
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	R22 714

Singapore Airlines
27/4-7/9
3 total stops
59h 10m total
Christchurch to South Africa

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25/5
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33h 40m total
Christchurch to South Africa

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Mon 27/421:05CHC - JNB

2 stops31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 7/919:50JNB - CHC

2 stops41h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R18 545

Sat 21/26:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/211:00JNB - CHC

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R19 875

Thu 5/26:05CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 40mEmirates

Mon 9/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 55mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R21 368

Thu 19/36:05CHC - JNB

2 stops45h 30mEmirates

Sun 22/322:20JNB - CHC

2 stops28h 40mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R21 516

Thu 19/26:10CHC - CPT

3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/210:40CPT - CHC

3 stops49h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R21 581

Sun 11/1011:50CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 16/1010:40CPT - CHC

3 stops27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/1R21 663

Sun 11/1018:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 20mEmirates

Fri 16/1018:25CPT - CHC

2 stops34h 10mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R21 828

Sat 21/218:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 28/213:40CPT - CHC

2 stops40h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R22 024

Thu 19/26:20CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 25mEmirates

Thu 26/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R22 238

Sat 4/415:45CHC - JNB

2 stops48h 45mEmirates

Mon 20/410:05JNB - CHC

2 stops28h 15mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R22 566

Tue 4/810:50CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/810:40CPT - CHC

3 stops28h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/1R22 582

Thu 5/218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R22 927

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Mon 27/421:05CHC - JNB

2 stops31h 30mSingapore Airlines

Mon 7/919:50JNB - CHC

1 stop27h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R18 545

Sat 21/26:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/211:00JNB - CHC

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R19 875

Thu 5/26:05CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 40mEmirates

Mon 9/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 55mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R21 368

Thu 19/36:05CHC - JNB

2 stops45h 30mEmirates

Sun 22/322:20JNB - CHC

2 stops28h 40mEmirates

Deal found 5/1R21 516

Thu 5/218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R22 927

Sat 21/218:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 28/213:40CPT - CHC

2 stops40h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R22 024

Thu 19/26:05CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/213:30CPT - CHC

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R23 026

Thu 19/26:20CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 25mEmirates

Thu 26/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R22 238

Sat 21/218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/26:05CPT - CHC

3 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R24 552

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Thu 5/26:05CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 40mEmirates

Mon 9/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 55mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R21 368

Thu 5/218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops53h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R22 927

Thu 19/26:10CHC - CPT

3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Thu 26/210:40CPT - CHC

3 stops49h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R21 581

Thu 19/26:20CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 25mEmirates

Thu 26/218:30CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R22 238

Thu 19/26:05CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 26/213:30CPT - CHC

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R23 026

Sat 21/26:00CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/211:00JNB - CHC

2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R19 875

Sat 21/218:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 28/213:40CPT - CHC

2 stops40h 40mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R22 024

Sat 21/26:05CHC - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 28/217:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 7/1R22 796

Sat 21/26:05CHC - JNB

3 stops39h 20mEmirates

Sat 28/213:25JNB - CHC

2 stops37h 35mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R24 240

Sat 21/218:20CHC - CPT

3 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sat 28/26:05CPT - CHC

3 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R24 552

One-way flights from Christchurch to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Christchurch to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 January 2026.

Mon 25/510:50CHC - JNB

1 stop41h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 224

Wed 15/46:30CHC - JNB

2 stops33h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R10 782

Wed 29/410:50CHC - JNB

1 stop65h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R10 799

Sun 12/46:30CHC - CPT

3 stops36h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R10 979

Wed 29/421:05CHC - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R11 209

Tue 24/316:05CHC - CPT

3 stops52h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R11 226

Wed 15/410:50CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R12 522

Mon 25/58:30CHC - JNB

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R12 719

Tue 24/39:15CHC - CPT

2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R13 884

Sun 12/46:10CHC - CPT

2 stops39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1R14 377

Tue 24/321:05CHC - CPT

3 stops47h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1R14 492

Fri 3/415:45CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 55mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R14 836

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

21:05-18:35

2 stops31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:50-9:30

1 stop27h 40m

R18 545

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 21/2

6:00-8:20

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

11:00-23:55

2 stops49h 55m

R19 875

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

6:05-16:45

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-0:25

2 stops42h 55m

R21 368

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Thu 19/3

6:05-16:35

2 stops45h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

22:20-14:00

2 stops28h 40m

R21 516

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 21/2

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

13:40-17:20

2 stops40h 40m

R22 024

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

6:20-16:45

2 stops45h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

18:30-17:20

2 stops35h 50m

R22 238

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 5/2

18:20-12:45

3 stops53h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

18:30-0:25

2 stops42h 55m

R22 927

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 19/2

6:05-16:45

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/2

13:30-14:00

3 stops37h 30m

R23 026

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 21/2

18:20-22:50

3 stops39h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/2

6:05-14:00

3 stops44h 55m

R24 552

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

10:50-18:35

1 stop41h 45m

R10 224

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to South Africa (average of R11 964). Flying from Christchurch to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R17 659). 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 South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Christchurch to South Africa 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

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 429 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 463 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Christchurch to South Africa?
Located just 9,5 km from the city centre, Christchurch (CHC) is the airport most travellers will use when flying to South Africa from Christchurch.
How long is the flight from Christchurch to South Africa?
For as low as R18 545, Singapore Airlines can have you in South Africa from Christchurch in 31h 30m. There are 11450 km between Christchurch and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Christchurch to South Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R12 080. Qantas Airways flights start at R12 588 while deals on Emirates start at R14 188 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Christchurch to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Christchurch to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Christchurch to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Christchurch to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Christchurch to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Christchurch to South Africa 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 Christchurch to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Christchurch to South Africa (average of R11 964). Flying from Christchurch to South Africa in April is currently the most expensive (average of R17 659). 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 3 airlines flying from Christchurch to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 855	AverageR21 454	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR18 297	AverageR30 692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 487	AverageR22 597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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