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R22 773 Cheap flights to South Island

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Flights to Christchurch

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Multiple Airlines
Sept 19
CPT
24h 05m
2 stops
CHC
Sept 26
CHC
38h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R22 773
Emirates
Sept 15
CPT
37h 40m
2 stops
CHC
Sept 23
CHC
52h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R23 585
Emirates
Dec 26
CPT
37h 20m
2 stops
CHC
Jan 12
CHC
34h 40m
2 stops
CPT
R23 715
Qantas Airways
Sept 19
CPT
31h 20m
2 stops
CHC
Sept 26
CHC
54h 05m
3 stops
CPT
R25 289
Emirates
Dec 25
CPT
56h 30m
2 stops
CHC
Jan 12
CHC
52h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R25 435
Multiple Airlines
Dec 26
CPT
37h 20m
2 stops
CHC
Jan 12
CHC
39h 30m
3 stops
CPT
R25 533
Multiple Airlines
Dec 25
CPT
35h 00m
3 stops
CHC
Jan 12
CHC
52h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R26 215
Multiple Airlines
Dec 26
CPT
42h 00m
3 stops
CHC
Jan 12
CHC
39h 30m
3 stops
CPT
R27 270
Multiple Airlines
Sept 15
CPT
37h 25m
3 stops
CHC
Sept 23
CHC
42h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R27 318
Multiple Airlines
Sept 15
CPT
57h 25m
3 stops
CHC
Sept 23
CHC
55h 20m
3 stops
CPT
R30 467
Multiple Airlines
Dec 25
CPT
39h 05m
3 stops
CHC
Jan 12
CHC
35h 35m
3 stops
CPT
R32 009
Multiple Airlines
Sept 19
CPT
37h 25m
3 stops
CHC
Sept 26
CHC
51h 35m
3 stops
CPT
R33 048

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14:15 - 0:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
24h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith
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6:00 - 10:25CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
38h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo
R22 773Multiple Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 12:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
37h 40m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates Logo
17:20 - 11:30CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 10m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
R23 585Emirates
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 14:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
37h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 18:00CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
34h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
R23 715Emirates
Sat, Dec 26 - Tue, Jan 12
Qantas Airways Logo
7:00 - 0:20CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
31h 20m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
16:35 - 12:40CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
54h 05m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 289Qantas Airways
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 26
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 14:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
56h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 11:40CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
R25 435Emirates
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:40 - 14:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
37h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 22:50CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 30m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R25 533Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 26 - Tue, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:00 - 14:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
35h 00m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 11:40CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
52h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl
R26 215Multiple Airlines
Fri, Dec 25 - Tue, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 - 14:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
42h 00m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:20 - 22:50CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
39h 30m3 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo
R27 270Multiple Airlines
Sat, Dec 26 - Tue, Jan 12
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 12:55CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
37h 25m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:20 - 16:40CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
42h 20m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl
R27 318Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 23
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 14:00CPT  Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch
37h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 16:45CHC  Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl
33h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl
R53 776Emirates
Sat, Dec 26 - Tue, Jan 12

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Locate flights to South Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 13 550 searches and data was last updated on 8 August 2026.
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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

14:15-0:20

2 stops24h 05m

Christchurch

Sat 26/9

6:00-10:25

2 stops38h 25m

R22 773

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

13:15-12:55

2 stops37h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 23/9

17:20-11:30

2 stops52h 10m

R23 585

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

18:20-18:00

2 stops34h 40m

R23 715

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 19/9

7:00-0:20

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 26/9

16:35-12:40

3 stops54h 05m

R25 289

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

18:30-14:00

2 stops56h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

18:20-11:40

2 stops52h 20m

R25 435

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

18:20-22:50

3 stops39h 30m

R25 533

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 25/12

16:00-14:00

3 stops35h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

18:20-11:40

2 stops52h 20m

R26 215

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

9:00-14:00

3 stops42h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

18:20-22:50

3 stops39h 30m

R27 270

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 15/9

13:30-12:55

3 stops37h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 23/9

8:20-16:40

2 stops42h 20m

R27 318

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/12

13:40-14:00

1 stop37h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 12/1

18:20-16:45

1 stop33h 25m

R53 776

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Which airlines fly to South Island?

Qantas Airways, Emirates and Etihad Airways 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 66% 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.

Cheapest flights to cities in South Island

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Cheap South Island flight deals and tips

Summary info about South Island flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R14 122

Best Round-Trip Price

R22 773

Fastest flight time

60h 00m

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December
The best one-way flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R14 122 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
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The best return flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R22 773 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
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The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 60h 00m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
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December has the highest demand for flights to South Island, with a 6% 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 Etihad Airways as these are the most popular among our users. Qantas Airways is the most favoured with 66% 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 August 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South Island?

momondo compares prices from hundreds of airlines and agents so you can find and book the best deal on flights to South Island. Millions of users trust and use momondo every year so you are in good company.

Can I find flights to South Island with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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

How can momondo help me find flights to South Island?

momondo offers useful filters to help you find the right flight. Choose specific flight times, airports or even what payment method you prefer. We have numerous options to help you book your ideal flight to South Island.

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