Which airports can I use when flying from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Flights from Christchurch to Cape Town usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Only Economy class is available on flights from Christchurch to Cape Town.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Christchurch to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R23 428 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R25 456, a difference of R2 027. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?

Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

Do I need a passport to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Christchurch to Cape Town changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about R22 947 to R36 306. That means the highest observed fare was about 58% higher than the lowest one.

What is the time difference between Christchurch and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 11 hours behind Christchurch (South Africa Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?

Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R444 for economy cars. Top options include: • Sixt • Europcar • GREEN MOTION • Woodford • Budget

How much should I expect to pay for a Christchurch to Cape Town flight?

Return flights from Christchurch to Cape Town range from R22 772 to R26 730, with an average of R24 317 over the past 12 months. Anything below R22 772 counts as a good deal.

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Return flights from Christchurch to Cape Town typically range from R22 772 to R26 730. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R22 947 on Emirates.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town?

•April is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town at R22 431 return. •July (R26 951) and December (R25 921) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 20% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town?

Emirates (R22 947) and Singapore Airlines (R27 250) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Christchurch to Cape Town according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

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Wed, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 24

15:55 - 16:45CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 50m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

20:00 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

31h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R22 947Emirates

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

9:15 - 18:00CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

20:00 - 14:30CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

31h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

R23 910Emirates

Wed, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 24

18:10 - 11:35CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

16:40 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

34h 35m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R24 193Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 24

6:15 - 10:30CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 15m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 14:40CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

39h 05m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne Auckland Intl

R25 422Multiple Airlines

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

15:45 - 18:00CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

37h 15m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

18:10 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

33h 05m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R25 489Emirates

Thu, Feb 25 - Sun, Feb 28

6:05 - 9:25CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 20m3 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 0:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

27h 10m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Brisbane

R27 250Singapore Airlines

Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24

18:10 - 18:00CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

20:00 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

31h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R33 980Emirates

Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24

18:10 - 17:30CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

58h 20m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:00 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

31h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R34 611Emirates

Thu, Dec 17 - Thu, Dec 24

18:10 - 21:15CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 05m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

18:25 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

32h 50m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R36 306Multiple Airlines

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How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Cape Town? This analysis is based on the cheapest return price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Cape Town departing in March.
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Saturday is the most expensive, with prices 4% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Christchurch to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •April is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town at R22 431 return.
•July (R26 951) and December (R25 921) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 20% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?
Only Economy class is available on flights from Christchurch to Cape Town.
Do I need a passport to fly from Christchurch to Cape Town?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Christchurch to Cape Town flight?
Return flights from Christchurch to Cape Town range from R22 772 to R26 730, with an average of R24 317 over the past 12 months. Anything below R22 772 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Christchurch to Cape Town changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return prices on this route varied from about R22 947 to R36 306. That means the highest observed fare was about 58% higher than the lowest one.
Which car hire options are available at Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT)?
Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R444 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Europcar
• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Budget
Which airports can I use when flying from Christchurch to Cape Town?
Flights from Christchurch to Cape Town usually depart from Christchurch (CHC) and arrive at Cape Town Intl (CPT).
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Christchurch to Cape Town?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from Christchurch to Cape Town. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at R23 428 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R25 456, a difference of R2 027.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Christchurch and Cape Town?
Cape Town is 11 hours behind Christchurch (South Africa Time vs New Zealand Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cape Town?
Some of the most popular sights in Cape Town are Sea Point Pavilion, Bloubergstrand Beach, and Camps Bay Beach. These are among the most viewed places in Cape Town on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Saturday. On this route, Sunday flights average R23 428, which is about R2 027 less than Saturday fares (8% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Christchurch to Cape Town trip for April. Fares historically average R22 431 return in that month – typically R4 520 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cape Town Intl Airport.

• Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport
• Road Lodge Cape Town International Airport

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