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 Los Angeles (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 26h 05m on average. Another popular route from South Africa to South Island is flying from Cape Town Intl to Los Angeles, which will take roughly 23h 30m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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South African

Aug 25

CPT

40h 55m

3 stops

CHC

Mar 10

CHC

43h 45m

3 stops

CPT

R21 560

Emirates

Aug 25

CPT

37h 40m

2 stops

CHC

Mar 10

CHC

33h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R22 376

Qantas Airways

Aug 25

CPT

30h 50m

3 stops

CHC

Mar 10

CHC

27h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R22 576

Emirates

Jul 17

CPT

42h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Aug 19

CHC

34h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R26 892

Emirates

Aug 25

CPT

32h 30m

1 stop

CHC

Mar 10

CHC

33h 25m

1 stop

CPT

R28 541

Multiple Airlines

Jul 17

CPT

55h 30m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 19

CHC

54h 25m

3 stops

CPT

R29 124

Multiple Airlines

Jul 17

CPT

34h 25m

3 stops

CHC

Aug 19

CHC

34h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R33 673

Singapore Airlines

Aug 25

CPT

40h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Mar 10

CHC

36h 25m

3 stops

CPT

R45 452

Singapore Airlines

Aug 25

CPT

40h 45m

3 stops

CHC

Feb 17

CHC

67h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R57 598

Emirates

Aug 25

CPT

30h 55m

2 stops

CHC

Mar 10

CHC

37h 15m

2 stops

CPT

R61 381

Emirates

Aug 25

CPT

41h 55m

3 stops

CHC

Mar 10

CHC

46h 55m

2 stops

CPT

R63 830

Emirates

Aug 25

CPT

30h 55m

1 stop

CHC

Feb 18

CHC

36h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R64 246

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6:00 - 8:55

CPT

CHC

40h 55m

3 stops

11:00 - 19:45

CHC

CPT

43h 45m

3 stops

R21 560South African

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Mar 10

13:15 - 12:55

CPT

CHC

37h 40m

2 stops

18:20 - 16:45

CHC

CPT

33h 25m

2 stops

R22 376Emirates

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Mar 10

15:20 - 8:10

CPT

CHC

30h 50m

3 stops

6:05 - 22:50

CHC

CPT

27h 45m

2 stops

R22 576Qantas Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Mar 10

20:00 - 0:10

CPT

CHC

42h 10m

2 stops

15:45 - 16:40

CHC

CPT

34h 55m

2 stops

R26 892Emirates

Fri, Jul 17 - Wed, Aug 19

18:25 - 12:55

CPT

CHC

32h 30m

1 stop

18:20 - 16:45

CHC

CPT

33h 25m

1 stop

R28 541Emirates

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Mar 10

19:30 - 13:00

CPT

CHC

55h 30m

3 stops

13:50 - 10:15

CHC

CPT

54h 25m

3 stops

R29 124Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jul 17 - Wed, Aug 19

16:30 - 12:55

CPT

CHC

34h 25m

3 stops

17:20 - 18:05

CHC

CPT

34h 45m

2 stops

R33 673Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jul 17 - Wed, Aug 19

10:40 - 7:35

CPT

CHC

34h 55m

3 stops

8:00 - 9:25

CHC

CPT

36h 25m

3 stops

R45 452Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Feb 18

10:40 - 13:25

CPT

CHC

40h 45m

3 stops

1:05 - 9:25

CHC

CPT

67h 20m

2 stops

R57 598Singapore Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Feb 17

20:00 - 12:55

CPT

CHC

30h 55m

2 stops

15:45 - 18:00

CHC

CPT

37h 15m

2 stops

R61 381Emirates

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Mar 10

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Return

Price

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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

6:00-8:55

3 stops40h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 10/3

11:00-19:45

3 stops43h 45m

R21 560

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

13:15-12:55

2 stops37h 40m

Christchurch

Wed 10/3

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

R22 376

Fastest return journey

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

15:20-8:10

3 stops30h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 10/3

6:05-22:50

2 stops27h 45m

R22 576

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

20:00-0:10

2 stops42h 10m

Christchurch

Wed 19/8

15:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

R26 892

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

18:25-12:55

1 stop32h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 10/3

18:20-16:45

1 stop33h 25m

R28 541

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

19:30-13:00

3 stops55h 30m

Christchurch

Wed 19/8

13:50-10:15

3 stops54h 25m

R29 124

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/7

16:30-12:55

3 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Wed 19/8

17:20-18:05

2 stops34h 45m

R33 673

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

10:40-7:35

3 stops34h 55m

Christchurch

Thu 18/2

8:00-9:25

3 stops36h 25m

R45 452

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

10:40-13:25

3 stops40h 45m

Christchurch

Wed 17/2

1:05-9:25

2 stops67h 20m

R57 598

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

20:00-12:55

2 stops30h 55m

Christchurch

Wed 10/3

15:45-18:00

2 stops37h 15m

R61 381

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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 63% 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 560
Fastest flight time	40h 55m
Popular in	December

The best round-trip flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R21 560 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 40h 55m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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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 63% of momondo travellers booking flights with this airline.

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As of May 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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