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Cheap flights from South Africa to Christchurch from $2,062

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHC
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Christchurch flight deals. Data was last updated 26 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$2,153

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,977
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 8/5-11/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 54m total
  • South Africa to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($307 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 26 March 2025.

Thu 8/507:00CPT - CHC
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 15/520:30CHC - CPT
3 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/3$2,062
Thu 8/514:00CPT - CHC
2 stops23h 59mQantas Airways
Thu 15/516:40CHC - CPT
2 stops40h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/3$2,130

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South Africa

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Christchurch

Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

07:00-23:59

2 stops30h 59m

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

20:30-22:50

3 stops36h 20m

$2,062

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/5

14:00-23:59

2 stops23h 59m

Christchurch

Thu 15/5

16:40-22:50

2 stops40h 10m

$2,130

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Deals found on 24/3

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Christchurch. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 March 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 26 March 2025.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
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Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
811 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.1

Food

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch (average of $102). Flying from South Africa to Christchurch in November is currently the most expensive (average of $193). 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 4 airlines flying from South Africa to Christchurch

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 26 March 2025.
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