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 15h 30m 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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Emirates

Jan 16

CPT

37h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 7

CHC

52h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R21 864

Emirates

Jan 19

CPT

31h 00m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 2

CHC

33h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R22 246

Emirates

Jan 18

CPT

32h 30m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 7

CHC

33h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R22 804

Emirates

Jan 13

CPT

37h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Apr 13

CHC

34h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R23 234

Singapore Airlines

Jan 16

CPT

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 7

CHC

27h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R23 776

Multiple Airlines

Jan 18

CPT

41h 45m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 7

CHC

39h 15m

3 stops

CPT

R24 222

Multiple Airlines

Jan 16

CPT

41h 45m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 7

CHC

36h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R25 417

Multiple Airlines

Jan 13

CPT

34h 55m

2 stops

CHC

Apr 13

CHC

35h 45m

3 stops

CPT

R25 784

Multiple Airlines

Jan 18

CPT

37h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 7

CHC

36h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R25 943

Multiple Airlines

Jan 13

CPT

37h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Apr 13

CHC

35h 45m

3 stops

CPT

R25 991

Multiple Airlines

Jan 16

CPT

39h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 7

CHC

39h 15m

3 stops

CPT

R26 198

Emirates

Jan 11

CPT

32h 30m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 30

CHC

45h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R26 804

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13:40 - 14:00CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

37h 20m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 11:40CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

52h 20m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

R21 864Emirates

Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 7

20:00 - 14:00CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

31h 00m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 16:45CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

R22 246Emirates

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2

18:30 - 14:00CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

32h 30m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

18:20 - 16:45CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 25m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

R22 804Emirates

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 7

10:40 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

26h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

17:05 - 9:25CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 776Singapore Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Sun, Feb 7

10:40 - 10:40CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

37h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

17:05 - 9:25CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 20m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R23 776Singapore Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 7

12:35 - 17:20CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

41h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

6:15 - 10:30CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 15m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

R24 222Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Sun, Feb 7

12:35 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

39h 00m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

9:00 - 10:30CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 30m3 stops Auckland Intl Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

R24 222Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 2

10:40 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

26h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

12:00 - 9:25CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 25m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

R28 333Singapore Airlines

Sun, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 30

9:00 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

27h 59m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 - 12:40CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R36 668Qantas Airways

Sat, Jan 2 - Mon, Feb 1

9:00 - 23:59CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

27h 59m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 - 12:40CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 40m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Johannesburg OR Tambo

R36 668Qantas Airways

Sat, Jan 2 - Thu, Feb 4

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Sun 7/2

18:20-11:40

2 stops52h 20m

R21 864

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

20:00-14:00

2 stops31h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 2/2

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

R22 246

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

18:30-14:00

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 7/2

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

R22 804

Fastest return journey

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/1

10:40-23:50

2 stops26h 10m

Christchurch

Sun 7/2

17:05-9:25

2 stops27h 20m

R23 776

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

10:40-10:40

2 stops37h 00m

Christchurch

Sun 7/2

17:05-9:25

2 stops27h 20m

R23 776

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/1

12:35-17:20

2 stops41h 45m

Christchurch

Sun 7/2

6:15-10:30

3 stops39h 15m

R24 222

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/1

12:35-14:35

2 stops39h 00m

Christchurch

Tue 2/2

9:00-10:30

3 stops36h 30m

R24 222

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/1

10:40-23:50

2 stops26h 10m

Christchurch

Sat 30/1

12:00-9:25

2 stops32h 25m

R28 333

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

9:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

Christchurch

Mon 1/2

6:00-12:40

2 stops41h 40m

R36 668

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT Cape Town Intl - CHC Christchurch

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 2/1

9:00-23:59

2 stops27h 59m

Christchurch

Thu 4/2

6:00-12:40

2 stops41h 40m

R36 668

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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.

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Best Round-Trip Price	R21 864
Fastest flight time	37h 20m
Popular in	December

The best return flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R21 864 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 37h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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Which airlines fly to South Island?

You can find flights to South Island from 6 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 67% 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 September 2026, there are 7 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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