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 40m 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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Multiple Airlines

Feb 23

CPT

30h 50m

2 stops

CHC

Mar 2

CHC

27h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R19 223

Qantas Airways

May 21

CPT

31h 20m

2 stops

CHC

May 25

CHC

45h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R19 865

Qantas Airways

May 21

CPT

28h 25m

2 stops

CHC

May 25

CHC

40h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R19 931

Qantas Airways

May 21

CPT

24h 20m

2 stops

CHC

May 25

CHC

42h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R19 980

Multiple Airlines

Mar 30

CPT

27h 15m

2 stops

CHC

Apr 26

CHC

38h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R21 809

Multiple Airlines

Mar 30

CPT

32h 30m

2 stops

CHC

Apr 26

CHC

52h 55m

3 stops

CPT

R23 028

Multiple Airlines

Feb 23

CPT

37h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Mar 2

CHC

50h 25m

3 stops

CPT

R24 082

Multiple Airlines

Mar 30

CPT

41h 55m

3 stops

CHC

Apr 26

CHC

52h 55m

3 stops

CPT

R24 296

Singapore Airlines

May 21

CPT

36h 50m

2 stops

CHC

May 25

CHC

36h 50m

3 stops

CPT

R24 790

Singapore Airlines

May 21

CPT

36h 50m

2 stops

CHC

May 25

CHC

32h 25m

3 stops

CPT

R24 872

Singapore Airlines

May 21

CPT

36h 50m

2 stops

CHC

May 25

CHC

36h 50m

3 stops

CPT

R24 938

Multiple Airlines

Feb 23

CPT

35h 40m

3 stops

CHC

Mar 2

CHC

39h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R25 366

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6:05 - 23:55

CPT

CHC

30h 50m2 stops

6:05 - 22:50

CHC

CPT

27h 45m2 stops

R19 223Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

7:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

31h 20m2 stops

6:00 - 17:20

CHC

CPT

45h 20m2 stops

R19 865Qantas Airways

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

9:55 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

28h 25m2 stops

6:00 - 12:40

CHC

CPT

40h 40m2 stops

R19 931Qantas Airways

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

14:00 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

24h 20m2 stops

6:00 - 14:35

CHC

CPT

42h 35m2 stops

R19 980Qantas Airways

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

10:05 - 0:20

CPT

CHC

27h 15m2 stops

16:35 - 21:00

CHC

CPT

38h 25m2 stops

R21 809Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 26

18:25 - 13:55

CPT

CHC

32h 30m2 stops

17:45 - 12:40

CHC

CPT

52h 55m3 stops

R23 028Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 26

13:40 - 14:00

CPT

CHC

37h 20m2 stops

18:20 - 9:45

CHC

CPT

50h 25m3 stops

R24 082Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

9:00 - 13:55

CPT

CHC

41h 55m3 stops

17:45 - 12:40

CHC

CPT

52h 55m3 stops

R24 296Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 26

10:40 - 9:30

CPT

CHC

36h 50m2 stops

6:35 - 9:25

CHC

CPT

36h 50m3 stops

R24 790Singapore Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

10:40 - 9:30

CPT

CHC

36h 50m2 stops

11:00 - 9:25

CHC

CPT

32h 25m3 stops

R24 872Singapore Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Mon, May 25

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Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

6:05-23:55

2 stops30h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

6:05-22:50

2 stops27h 45m

R19 223

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

7:00-0:20

2 stops31h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

6:00-17:20

2 stops45h 20m

R19 865

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

9:55-0:20

2 stops28h 25m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

6:00-12:40

2 stops40h 40m

R19 931

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

14:00-0:20

2 stops24h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

6:00-14:35

2 stops42h 35m

R19 980

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

10:05-0:20

2 stops27h 15m

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

16:35-21:00

2 stops38h 25m

R21 809

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

18:25-13:55

2 stops32h 30m

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

17:45-12:40

3 stops52h 55m

R23 028

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/2

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

18:20-9:45

3 stops50h 25m

R24 082

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/3

9:00-13:55

3 stops41h 55m

Christchurch

Sun 26/4

17:45-12:40

3 stops52h 55m

R24 296

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

10:40-9:30

2 stops36h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

6:35-9:25

3 stops36h 50m

R24 790

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

10:40-9:30

2 stops36h 50m

Christchurch

Mon 25/5

11:00-9:25

3 stops32h 25m

R24 872

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Which airlines fly to South Island?

Qantas Airways, Emirates and South African 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 6 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	R19 223
Fastest flight time	30h 50m
Popular in	December

The best round-trip flight price to South Island from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R19 223 (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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The fastest flight to South Island from South Africa takes 30h 50m (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 South African 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.

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Prices for flights to South Island are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Island?

As of January 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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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Island with this policy.

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Which airlines fly to South Island?

When did momondo last update prices for flights to South Island?

How many operators does momondo search for flights to South Island?

How old do you have to be to fly to South Island?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Island?

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to South Island?

Can I find flights to South Island with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights to South Island?

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

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