Flights to South Island

R28 807 Cheap flights to South Island

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Recent flights found to popular cities in South Island

Find flights to these popular cities in South Island from your nearest airport.
Emirates
Jul 5
CPT
42h 10m
2 stops
CHC
Oct 2
CHC
34h 45m
2 stops
CPT
R28 807
Emirates
Jul 5
CPT
34h 25m
2 stops
CHC
Oct 2
CHC
60h 35m
3 stops
CPT
R29 795
Qantas Airways
Jul 5
CPT
30h 30m
3 stops
CHC
Oct 2
CHC
40h 55m
3 stops
CPT
R29 927
Emirates
Jul 21
CPT
32h 30m
2 stops
CHC
Jul 28
CHC
33h 20m
2 stops
CPT
R93 638
Emirates
Jul 21
CPT
41h 55m
3 stops
CHC
Jul 28
CHC
44h 25m
2 stops
CPT
R109 261
Multiple Airlines
Jul 21
CPT
40h 10m
3 stops
CHC
Jul 28
CHC
51h 20m
3 stops
CPT
R198 450

Find the cheapest flights from South Africa to South Island

Recent return flight deals from South Africa to South Island

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Emirates Logo
20:00 - 0:10
CPT
-
CHC
42h 10m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 18:05
CHC
-
CPT
34h 45m
2 stops
R28 807Emirates
Sun, Jul 5 - Fri, Oct 2
Emirates Logo
20:00 - 16:25
CPT
-
CHC
34h 25m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:20 - 19:55
CHC
-
CPT
60h 35m
3 stops
R29 795Emirates
Sun, Jul 5 - Fri, Oct 2
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 7:50
CPT
-
CHC
30h 30m
3 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:45 - 12:40
CHC
-
CPT
40h 55m
3 stops
R29 927Qantas Airways
Sun, Jul 5 - Fri, Oct 2
Emirates Logo
18:25 - 12:55
CPT
-
CHC
32h 30m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
17:20 - 16:40
CHC
-
CPT
33h 20m
2 stops
R93 638Emirates
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Emirates Logo
9:00 - 12:55
CPT
-
CHC
41h 55m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
6:15 - 16:40
CHC
-
CPT
44h 25m
2 stops
R109 261Emirates
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:25
CPT
-
CHC
40h 10m
3 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
16:05 - 9:25
CHC
-
CPT
51h 20m
3 stops
R198 450Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Jul 28

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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 10 June 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

20:00-0:10

2 stops42h 10m

Christchurch

Fri 2/10

18:20-18:05

2 stops34h 45m

R28 807

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

20:00-16:25

2 stops34h 25m

Christchurch

Fri 2/10

18:20-19:55

3 stops60h 35m

R29 795

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sun 5/7

15:20-7:50

3 stops30h 30m

Christchurch

Fri 2/10

6:45-12:40

3 stops40h 55m

R29 927
Fastest return journey

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Tue 28/7

17:20-16:40

2 stops33h 20m

R93 638

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

9:00-12:55

3 stops41h 55m

Christchurch

Tue 28/7

6:15-16:40

2 stops44h 25m

R109 261

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/7

13:15-15:25

3 stops40h 10m

Christchurch

Tue 28/7

16:05-9:25

3 stops51h 20m

R198 450

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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.

Cheapest flights to cities in South Island

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Christchurch
Christchurch

Cheap South Island flight deals and tips

Summary info about South Island flight prices, duration and airlines

Best Round-Trip Price

R28 807

Fastest flight time

42h 10m

Popular in

December
The best round-trip flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 5 days is R28 807 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 42h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).
December has the highest demand for flights to South Island, with a 8% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to South Island

Which airlines fly to South Island?

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?

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?

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