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R19 590 Find Cheap Flights to Christchurch

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Cheapest return fare
R19 590
Overall average: R19 555
Qantas Airways
Wed 6/5Wed 27/5
CPT - CHC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
Multiple Airlines
Sun 23/11
JNB - CHC • multi-stop
When to travel
August
Cheapest • 9% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights to Christchurch

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Christchurch

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 27
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 0:20CPT-CHC
24h 20m2 stops
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6:00 - 12:40CHC-CPT
40h 40m2 stops
R19 590Qantas Airways
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Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 30
Qantas Airways Logo
9:55 - 0:20CPT-CHC
28h 25m2 stops
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6:00 - 17:20CHC-CPT
45h 20m2 stops
R20 944Qantas Airways
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Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 26
Qantas Airways Logo
9:00 - 0:20CPT-CHC
29h 20m2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:35 - 22:50CHC-CPT
40h 15m2 stops
R22 681Qantas Airways
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Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:30CPT-CHC
36h 50m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:25CHC-CPT
32h 35m2 stops
R24 539Singapore Airlines
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Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 27
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:30CPT-CHC
36h 50m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:45 - 9:25CHC-CPT
36h 40m3 stops
R25 390Singapore Airlines
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Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 28
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 9:30CPT-CHC
36h 50m2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:30 - 9:25CHC-CPT
56h 55m3 stops
R25 668Singapore Airlines
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Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 27
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 14:35CPT-CHC
34h 10m2 stops
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6:20 - 16:50CHC-CPT
44h 30m2 stops
R26 224Emirates
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Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 26
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 7:25CPT-CHC
58h 45m3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
11:00 - 9:25CHC-CPT
32h 25m3 stops
R26 797Singapore Airlines
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Sun, May 3 - Wed, May 27
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 15:25CPT-CHC
42h 45m3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:50 - 9:25CHC-CPT
32h 35m2 stops
R27 961Singapore Airlines
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Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:20 - 12:55CPT-CHC
35h 35m3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:45 - 20:30CHC-CPT
36h 45m3 stops
R32 129Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Christchurch

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost R19 555 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is R30 201 and R30 097 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is August with an average price of R18 808.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 69 days before departure.

Good to know – Book Cheap Christchurch Plane Tickets

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR19 590
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Christchurch based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs - booking Christchurch flights

  • How far is Christchurch Airport from central Christchurch?

    Christchurch Airport is 10 km from the centre of Christchurch.

  • What is the name of Christchurch’s airport?

    When flying to Christchurch, you'll arrive at Christchurch Airport (CHC). The airport is also known as Christchurch or Christchurch Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Christchurch is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as R23 316. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, where prices are R25 035 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally in the evening, when flights cost R22 596 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Christchurch is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R24 725.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Christchurch

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Christchurch flight deals.

Prefer to fly direct to Christchurch?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Christchurch.
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Direct departures

South Africa to Christchurch

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +30 more

ANA, Air Canada, +31 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

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Direct returns

Christchurch to South Africa

Monday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Tuesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air Chathams, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Wednesday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +30 more

ANA, Air Canada, +31 more

Thursday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Friday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

Saturday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +28 more

ANA, Air Canada, +29 more

Sunday

ANA, Air Canada, Air China, +29 more

ANA, Air Canada, +30 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Christchurch. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3421 reviews
8,2Entertainment
8,3Crew
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
8,1Boarding
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6,0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025SYD - CHC
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Over - amazing. The aircraft is somewhat old on this route.

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Ove the A380 planes. Comfortable seats. Served great Indian food and Masala Chai!

Food was just okay, need to improve for other menu variations

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Wish the underseat compartment don’t have a restriction, can fit a personal item such as backpack fully like most Boeing

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

The business class seats were very uncomfortable. When in lie flat position my legs were very restricted.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

It's basically 15 hours with an airline in economy class. There's really not much of anything that could have been done better unless I had a first class ticket. Cathay Pacific does excellent work, with a very professional, friendly and attentive crew. It's literally the only airline that I will fly to Southeast Asia.

Crew on this flight dedicate their business class service to their high priority members. They would get priority service even the seats are behind me, and meals priority service and orders. I get the left over choices. I refused to eat because I felt discriminated, never booking this airline.

Close to excellent. The only problem is when I try to charge my phone on the USB in front of my seat, the battery level is decreasing rather than increasing. Why?

A lot of things Never flying with this airline again Had an emergency landing

Chicken pieces were too big with pasta. Need to be smaller.

They downgraded me from premium economy to regular economy and me had 2 major lay over and had to have an emergency landing due to engine failure mid flight Don’t use them worst experience I have ever had still dealing with the trauma

Seats in the absolute back row of the plane even though we booked ages ago :( Crew was awesome though

Boarding at the airport was not well managed. Otherwise, had a good flight sitting in the first row (which I paid for). Crew was pretty friendly, and flight was smooth.

The economy seats are incredibly tight. A large percent of the traveling public will not fit. I will not fly Cathay again because of this. You are literally squeezing passengers for profit. The CEO should fly some economy flights.

it was a great experience as far as business class.. but I have had better meals and wine on other airlines.. that said.. the price was a great value for what I got in return.. crew made the difference.

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

Very bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

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