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Cheap flights from South Africa to Christchurch from $1,323

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHC
10 Feb — 17 Feb1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,710

One-way from

$1,323

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,095
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 6/3-13/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • South Africa to Christchurch
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13/2
  • 13/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • South Africa to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($259 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($59 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 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 5 February 2025.

Thu 6/306:50CPT - CHC
2 stops30h 05mQantas Airways
Thu 13/306:00CHC - CPT
2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/2$1,710
Thu 27/306:05CPT - CHC
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/406:00CHC - CPT
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,915
Thu 27/313:40CPT - CHC
3 stops71h 40mEmirates
Wed 30/406:20CHC - CPT
2 stops44h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/2$2,694

Find flights from South Africa to Christchurch within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 5 February 2025.

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

06:50-23:55

2 stops30h 05m

Christchurch

Thu 13/3

06:00-22:50

2 stops27h 50m

$1,710

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

06:05-23:55

2 stops30h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 30/4

06:00-14:35

2 stops42h 35m

$1,915

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

13:40-00:20

3 stops71h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 30/4

06:20-16:50

2 stops44h 30m

$2,694

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

06:05-23:55

2 stops30h 50m

$1,323

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

13:40-00:15

3 stops71h 35m

$1,858

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Deals found on 5/2

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Christchurch

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Christchurch

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Christchurch including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $194). 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 5 February 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 5 February 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,307 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Christchurch. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 $194). 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 5 February 2025.
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,689Average$2,168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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