How long is the flight from South Africa to South Island?

Flight times from South Africa to South Island vary, but if you’re flying out of Johannesburg OR Tambo and flying into Los Angeles Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 25h 15m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to South Island is flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles Los Angeles, which will take roughly 24h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Aug 29

CPT

28h 25m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 12

CHC

38h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R21 892

Qantas Airways

Aug 29

CPT

29h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 9

CHC

42h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R22 880

Qantas Airways

Nov 18

CPT

29h 55m

2 stops

CHC

Nov 22

CHC

41h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R23 285

Qantas Airways

Nov 18

CPT

27h 55m

2 stops

CHC

Nov 22

CHC

41h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R23 333

Qantas Airways

Nov 18

CPT

29h 55m

2 stops

CHC

Nov 22

CHC

41h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R23 366

Qantas Airways

Aug 29

CPT

31h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 10

CHC

45h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R23 641

Multiple Airlines

Sept 12

CPT

68h 40m

3 stops

CHC

Sept 26

CHC

35h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R24 224

Qantas Airways

Sept 12

CPT

24h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 28

CHC

45h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R24 402

Qantas Airways

Aug 29

CPT

31h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 15

CHC

56h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R24 661

Qantas Airways

Aug 29

CPT

29h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 11

CHC

58h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R25 422

Emirates

Sept 12

CPT

49h 05m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 23

CHC

44h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R25 552

Qantas Airways

Sept 12

CPT

28h 25m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 26

CHC

42h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R25 843

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9:55 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

28h 25m

2 stops

6:00 - 10:25

CHC

CPT

38h 25m

2 stops

R21 892Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 12

9:00 - 0:20

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CHC

29h 20m

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6:00 - 14:35

CHC

CPT

42h 35m

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R22 880Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Wed, Sep 9

7:00 - 23:55

CPT

CHC

29h 55m

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16:35 - 22:50

CHC

CPT

41h 15m

2 stops

R23 285Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

9:00 - 23:55

CPT

CHC

27h 55m

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16:35 - 22:50

CHC

CPT

41h 15m

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R23 333Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

7:00 - 23:55

CPT

CHC

29h 55m

2 stops

16:35 - 22:50

CHC

CPT

41h 15m

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R23 366Qantas Airways

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

7:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

31h 20m

2 stops

6:00 - 17:20

CHC

CPT

45h 20m

2 stops

R23 641Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Thu, Sep 10

13:15 - 19:55

CPT

CHC

68h 40m

3 stops

16:25 - 17:30

CHC

CPT

35h 05m

2 stops

R24 224Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26

14:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

24h 20m

2 stops

7:00 - 17:20

CHC

CPT

45h 20m

2 stops

R24 402Qantas Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Mon, Sep 28

7:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

31h 20m

2 stops

16:35 - 14:35

CHC

CPT

56h 00m

2 stops

R24 661Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 15

9:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

29h 20m

2 stops

16:35 - 17:20

CHC

CPT

58h 45m

2 stops

R25 422Qantas Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 11

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

9:55-0:20

2 stops28h 25m

Christchurch

Sat 12/9

6:00-10:25

2 stops38h 25m

R21 892

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

9:00-0:20

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Wed 9/9

6:00-14:35

2 stops42h 35m

R22 880

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

7:00-23:55

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 22/11

16:35-22:50

2 stops41h 15m

R23 285

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

9:00-23:55

2 stops27h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 22/11

16:35-22:50

2 stops41h 15m

R23 333

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/11

7:00-23:55

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 22/11

16:35-22:50

2 stops41h 15m

R23 366

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

7:00-0:20

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Thu 10/9

6:00-17:20

2 stops45h 20m

R23 641

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

13:15-19:55

3 stops68h 40m

Christchurch

Sat 26/9

16:25-17:30

2 stops35h 05m

R24 224

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 12/9

14:00-0:20

2 stops24h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 28/9

7:00-17:20

2 stops45h 20m

R24 402

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

7:00-0:20

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 15/9

16:35-14:35

2 stops56h 00m

R24 661

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/8

9:00-0:20

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Fri 11/9

16:35-17:20

2 stops58h 45m

R25 422

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Which airlines fly to South Island?

Qantas Airways, Emirates and Cathay Pacific are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Island from South Africa according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Island. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to South Island on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Best One-Way Price	R45 971
Best Round-Trip Price	R21 892
Fastest flight time	45h 55m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R45 971 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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The best round-trip flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R21 892 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 45h 55m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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December has the highest demand for flights to South Island, with a 8% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to South Island

Which airlines fly to South Island?

You can find flights to South Island from 7 airlines. If you’re unsure which to fly with, consider booking your flight with Qantas Airways, Emirates or Cathay Pacific as these are the most popular among our users. Qantas Airways is the most favoured with 62% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Island?

Prices for flights to South Island are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Island?

As of May 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights to South Island.

How old do you have to be to fly to South Island?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to South Island.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Island can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Island. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Island with this policy.

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