Latest deals
Insights
FAQs
Price Alerts
Flights to South Island

R23 415 Cheap flights to South Island

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight to South Island departing on 21/8. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Discover deals from 900+ travel sites with momondo.

Save money when you book flights with momondo

Big names, great deals

Big names, great deals

Search 100s of travel sites to compare prices.

Filter for what you want

Filter for what you want

Free Wi-Fi? Stopover? Instantly customise your results.

Trusted and free

Trusted and free

We’re completely free to use - no hidden charges or fees.

Price Alerts

Price Alerts

Not ready to book? to track prices.
Search flight deals

Recent flights found to popular cities in South Island

Find flights to these popular cities in South Island from your nearest airport.

Flights to Christchurch

Search all flight deals to Christchurch
Multiple Airlines
Aug 21
CPT
44h 10m
2 stops
CHC
Aug 28
CHC
54h 50m
2 stops
CPT
R23 415
Multiple Airlines
Aug 21
CPT
44h 10m
2 stops
CHC
Aug 28
CHC
39h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R23 741
Emirates
Jan 6
CPT
37h 20m
2 stops
CHC
Apr 6
CHC
52h 10m
2 stops
CPT
R24 719
Qantas Airways
Aug 24
CPT
24h 20m
2 stops
CHC
Aug 31
CHC
54h 05m
3 stops
CPT
R26 544
Qantas Airways
Aug 24
CPT
24h 20m
2 stops
CHC
Aug 31
CHC
42h 35m
2 stops
CPT
R27 277
Emirates
Oct 29
CPT
47h 19m
2 stops
CHC
Nov 30
CHC
43h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R27 326
Multiple Airlines
Oct 29
CPT
37h 30m
3 stops
CHC
Nov 30
CHC
42h 30m
2 stops
CPT
R27 538
Singapore Airlines
Jan 6
CPT
26h 10m
2 stops
CHC
Apr 6
CHC
36h 40m
3 stops
CPT
R27 913
Multiple Airlines
Oct 29
CPT
70h 45m
3 stops
CHC
Nov 30
CHC
56h 45m
3 stops
CPT
R28 173
Multiple Airlines
Aug 21
CPT
37h 10m
3 stops
CHC
Aug 28
CHC
36h 35m
3 stops
CPT
R28 548
Multiple Airlines
Aug 24
CPT
46h 45m
3 stops
CHC
Aug 31
CHC
39h 40m
3 stops
CPT
R31 774
Multiple Airlines
Jan 6
CPT
37h 45m
3 stops
CHC
Apr 6
CHC
47h 15m
3 stops
CPT
R34 854

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to South Island

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to South Island

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 0:20
CPT
-
CHC
44h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:35 - 13:25
CHC
-
CPT
54h 50m
2 stops
R23 415Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 0:20
CPT
-
CHC
44h 10m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 - 12:40
CHC
-
CPT
39h 55m
3 stops
R23 741Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 14:00
CPT
-
CHC
37h 20m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:20 - 11:30
CHC
-
CPT
52h 10m
2 stops
R24 719Emirates
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Apr 6
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 0:20
CPT
-
CHC
24h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
16:35 - 12:40
CHC
-
CPT
54h 05m
3 stops
R26 544Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 0:20
CPT
-
CHC
24h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 14:35
CHC
-
CPT
42h 35m
2 stops
R27 277Qantas Airways
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Aug 31
Emirates Logo
13:40 - 23:59
CPT
-
CHC
47h 19m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
9:15 - 18:00
CHC
-
CPT
43h 45m
2 stops
R27 326Emirates
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:30 - 14:00
CPT
-
CHC
37h 30m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 - 16:45
CHC
-
CPT
42h 30m
2 stops
R27 538Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 30
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 23:50
CPT
-
CHC
26h 10m
2 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
6:45 - 9:25
CHC
-
CPT
36h 40m
3 stops
R27 913Singapore Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Apr 6
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 22:20
CPT
-
CHC
70h 45m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 17:25
CHC
-
CPT
56h 45m
3 stops
R28 173Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 30
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:00 - 8:10
CPT
-
CHC
37h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
21:00 - 23:35
CHC
-
CPT
36h 35m
3 stops
R28 548Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28

momondo Fare Finder

 
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 11 July 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to South Island that are best for you.

Fly from

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

18:10-0:20

2 stops44h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 28/8

16:35-13:25

2 stops54h 50m

R23 415

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

18:10-0:20

2 stops44h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 28/8

6:45-12:40

3 stops39h 55m

R23 741

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/1

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Tue 6/4

17:20-11:30

2 stops52h 10m

R24 719

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

14:00-0:20

2 stops24h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

16:35-12:40

3 stops54h 05m

R26 544

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

14:00-0:20

2 stops24h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 31/8

6:00-14:35

2 stops42h 35m

R27 277

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

13:40-23:59

2 stops47h 19m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

9:15-18:00

2 stops43h 45m

R27 326

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

13:30-14:00

3 stops37h 30m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

9:15-16:45

2 stops42h 30m

R27 538
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/1

10:40-23:50

2 stops26h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 6/4

6:45-9:25

3 stops36h 40m

R27 913

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 29/10

12:35-22:20

3 stops70h 45m

Christchurch

Mon 30/11

19:40-17:25

3 stops56h 45m

R28 173

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/8

9:00-8:10

3 stops37h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 28/8

21:00-23:35

3 stops36h 35m

R28 548

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Showing 1-10 of 17 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2

See travel insights to South Island from

South Island flights insights and trends

Explore insights for your South Island flight to craft the best travel plan

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 65% 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

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to South Island from South Africa
Christchurch
Christchurch
Find flights to Christchurch

Cheap South Island flight deals and tips

Summary info about South Island flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R15 789

Best Round-Trip Price

R23 415

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 R15 789 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
Search Deals
The best return flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R23 415 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
Search Deals
The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 29h 20m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
Search Deals
December has the highest demand for flights to South Island, with a 8% price increase on average.
Search Deals

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 65% 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.

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.

I’m not ready to book a flight to South Island right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Of course. momondo tracks the price of South Island flights. All you need is a valid email address and we will do the rest; it is that quick and easy.

An easier way to manage your South Island trip

We make it super easy to schedule, organise and travel with friends or family. Trips is free – and available to use no matter where you book.
Start using Trips
Find my bookings

Get notified when prices go down

Daily price changes in your inbox - only with Price Alerts.
1 adult
Mon 10/8
Mon 17/8
By creating a price alert you accept our terms of use and privacy policy.

Find better results for your trip to South Island

Popular Flights to South Island

Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo
Cape Town to Christchurch flightsfrom R26 544