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 Kastrup Copenhagen (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 19h 20m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to South Island is flying from Cape Town Intl to Kastrup Copenhagen, which will take roughly . Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Multiple Airlines

Jul 13

CPT

61h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 13

CHC

41h 50m

3 stops

CPT

R22 276

Multiple Airlines

Sept 1

CPT

58h 35m

3 stops

CHC

Sept 13

CHC

58h 35m

3 stops

CPT

R22 375

South African

Sept 1

CPT

29h 30m

3 stops

CHC

Sept 13

CHC

38h 25m

3 stops

CPT

R22 671

Emirates

Aug 6

CPT

32h 30m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 13

CHC

52h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R23 426

Emirates

Jul 13

CPT

37h 40m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 13

CHC

34h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R24 084

Multiple Airlines

Aug 6

CPT

64h 30m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 13

CHC

38h 35m

3 stops

CPT

R24 314

Qantas Airways

Aug 31

CPT

31h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 14

CHC

26h 50m

2 stops

CPT

R24 626

Qantas Airways

Aug 31

CPT

29h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 12

CHC

45h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R25 398

Emirates

Sept 1

CPT

32h 30m

2 stops

CHC

Sept 12

CHC

36h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R25 792

Multiple Airlines

Aug 6

CPT

49h 25m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 13

CHC

37h 40m

3 stops

CPT

R26 318

Multiple Airlines

Jul 13

CPT

61h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 13

CHC

45h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R27 024

Singapore Airlines

Sept 2

CPT

39h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Sept 13

CHC

47h 15m

3 stops

CPT

R27 681

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13:15 - 13:00

CPT

CHC

61h 45m

3 stops

9:40 - 17:30

CHC

CPT

41h 50m

3 stops

R22 276Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Aug 13

13:15 - 9:50

CPT

CHC

58h 35m

3 stops

9:40 - 10:15

CHC

CPT

58h 35m

3 stops

R22 375Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

17:25 - 8:55

CPT

CHC

29h 30m

3 stops

9:00 - 13:25

CHC

CPT

38h 25m

3 stops

R22 671South African

Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13

18:25 - 12:55

CPT

CHC

32h 30m

2 stops

17:20 - 11:30

CHC

CPT

52h 10m

2 stops

R23 426Emirates

Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13

13:15 - 12:55

CPT

CHC

37h 40m

2 stops

17:20 - 18:05

CHC

CPT

34h 45m

2 stops

R24 084Emirates

Mon, Jul 13 - Thu, Aug 13

13:15 - 15:45

CPT

CHC

64h 30m

3 stops

12:55 - 17:30

CHC

CPT

38h 35m

3 stops

R24 314Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13

7:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

31h 20m

2 stops

6:00 - 22:50

CHC

CPT

26h 50m

2 stops

R24 626Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Mon, Sep 14

9:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

29h 20m

2 stops

6:00 - 17:20

CHC

CPT

45h 20m

2 stops

R25 398Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Sep 12

18:25 - 12:55

CPT

CHC

32h 30m

2 stops

15:45 - 18:05

CHC

CPT

36h 20m

2 stops

R25 792Emirates

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12

13:15 - 0:40

CPT

CHC

49h 25m

2 stops

13:50 - 17:30

CHC

CPT

37h 40m

3 stops

R26 318Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

13:15-13:00

3 stops61h 45m

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

9:40-17:30

3 stops41h 50m

R22 276

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

13:15-9:50

3 stops58h 35m

Christchurch

Sun 13/9

9:40-10:15

3 stops58h 35m

R22 375

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

17:25-8:55

3 stops29h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 13/9

9:00-13:25

3 stops38h 25m

R22 671

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

17:20-11:30

2 stops52h 10m

R23 426

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

13:15-12:55

2 stops37h 40m

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

17:20-18:05

2 stops34h 45m

R24 084

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:15-15:45

3 stops64h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

12:55-17:30

3 stops38h 35m

R24 314

Fastest return journey

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

7:00-0:20

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 14/9

6:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

R24 626

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

9:00-0:20

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Sat 12/9

6:00-17:20

2 stops45h 20m

R25 398

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 1/9

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Sat 12/9

15:45-18:05

2 stops36h 20m

R25 792

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

13:15-0:40

2 stops49h 25m

Christchurch

Thu 13/8

13:50-17:30

3 stops37h 40m

R26 318

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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 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.

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Best One-Way Price	R15 065
Best Round-Trip Price	R22 276
Fastest flight time	69h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R15 065 (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 R22 276 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 69h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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December has the highest demand for flights to South Island, with a 7% 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 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 June 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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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.

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