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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Qantas Airways

Aug 17

CPT

28h 25m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 24

CHC

40h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R21 756

Multiple Airlines

Aug 14

CPT

44h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 21

CHC

54h 50m

2 stops

CPT

R23 313

Emirates

Jul 14

CPT

30h 55m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 11

CHC

52h 10m

2 stops

CPT

R24 465

Qantas Airways

Jul 28

CPT

37h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 4

CHC

54h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R25 228

Qantas Airways

Jul 28

CPT

31h 20m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 4

CHC

40h 25m

3 stops

CPT

R25 747

Emirates

Jul 28

CPT

43h 55m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 4

CHC

36h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R26 639

Multiple Airlines

Jul 14

CPT

57h 25m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 11

CHC

37h 40m

3 stops

CPT

R27 142

Emirates

Aug 17

CPT

65h 55m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 24

CHC

34h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R28 343

Emirates

Aug 14

CPT

32h 45m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 21

CHC

39h 10m

3 stops

CPT

R29 089

Multiple Airlines

Aug 14

CPT

61h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 21

CHC

55h 00m

3 stops

CPT

R29 543

Multiple Airlines

Aug 17

CPT

61h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 24

CHC

56h 35m

3 stops

CPT

R29 608

Multiple Airlines

Jul 14

CPT

61h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 11

CHC

45h 00m

2 stops

CPT

R32 155

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9:55 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

28h 25m

2 stops

6:00 - 12:40

CHC

CPT

40h 40m

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R21 756Qantas Airways

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

18:10 - 0:20

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44h 10m

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16:35 - 13:25

CHC

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54h 50m

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R23 313Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

15:20 - 14:25

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CHC

37h 05m

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16:35 - 12:40

CHC

CPT

54h 05m

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R25 228Qantas Airways

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4

15:20 - 8:40

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CHC

31h 20m

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16:25 - 22:50

CHC

CPT

40h 25m

3 stops

R25 747Qantas Airways

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4

18:25 - 0:20

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CHC

43h 55m

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15:45 - 18:05

CHC

CPT

36h 20m

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R26 639Emirates

Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 4

9:00 - 12:55

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CHC

65h 55m

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15:45 - 16:40

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CPT

34h 55m

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R28 343Emirates

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

20:00 - 14:45

CPT

CHC

32h 45m

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6:20 - 11:30

CHC

CPT

39h 10m

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R29 089Emirates

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

13:15 - 13:00

CPT

CHC

61h 45m

3 stops

20:30 - 17:30

CHC

CPT

55h 00m

3 stops

R29 543Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 14 - Fri, Aug 21

13:15 - 13:00

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CHC

61h 45m

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18:55 - 17:30

CHC

CPT

56h 35m

3 stops

R29 608Multiple Airlines

Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

9:55-0:20

2 stops28h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 24/8

6:00-12:40

2 stops40h 40m

R21 756

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/8

18:10-0:20

2 stops44h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 21/8

16:35-13:25

2 stops54h 50m

R23 313

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

15:20-14:25

3 stops37h 05m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

16:35-12:40

2 stops54h 05m

R25 228

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

15:20-8:40

3 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

16:25-22:50

3 stops40h 25m

R25 747

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/7

18:25-0:20

2 stops43h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

15:45-18:05

2 stops36h 20m

R26 639

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

9:00-12:55

3 stops65h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 24/8

15:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

R28 343

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/8

20:00-14:45

2 stops32h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 21/8

6:20-11:30

3 stops39h 10m

R29 089

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/8

13:15-13:00

3 stops61h 45m

Christchurch

Fri 21/8

20:30-17:30

3 stops55h 00m

R29 543

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/8

13:15-13:00

3 stops61h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 24/8

18:55-17:30

3 stops56h 35m

R29 608

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 31/8

9:00-0:20

2 stops29h 20m

R13 871

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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	R13 871
Best Round-Trip Price	R21 756
Fastest flight time	29h 20m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R13 871 (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 756 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 29h 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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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 July 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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