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Find cheap flights to Christchurch in 2026/2027 from R18,864 This is the cheapest return flight found to Christchurch from South Africa on FlightsFinder on October 25th 2026 at 10:30. This offer may no longer be available. Click the offer to check live prices & dates of travel.
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Fly to Christchurch and visit sites like Christchurch Botanic Gardens, Quake City & Christchurch Gondola.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Christchurch in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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These economy flights were found on FlightsFinder from South Africa to Christchurch in the last few days. Prices subject to availability.
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According to our data, March is on average the cheapest time to book flights to Christchurch.
You can get flights from R18,864 return.
According to our data, January is on average the most expensive time to book flights to Christchurch.
A return flight could set you back more than R21,501.
Christchurch pairs spacious gardens and riverside walks with street art, independent dining and views towards the Port Hills. It is also a convenient starting point for exploring Canterbury and the South Island.
A good price for a flight to Christchurch is R16978 - R20750.
Popular airports near Christchurch, New Zealand, include Christchurch International Airport, Rangiora Airfield, Ashburton Aerodrome, and Timaru Airport.
The flight to Christchurch (CHC) is roughly 16 hours 19 minutes and 7,119 miles (11,457 kilometres) from Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB).
The best way is to compare flights to Christchurch from leading comparison sites using our search engine dashboard.
We have currently found no direct flights to Christchurch.
Here is the average weather forecast in Christchurch by month:
• Jan: 17°C
• Feb: 17°C
• Mar: 15°C
• Apr: 12°C
• May: 9°C
• Jun: 6°C
• Jul: 6°C
• Aug: 7°C
• Sep: 9°C
• Oct: 11°C
• Nov: 13°C
• Dec: 16°C
Christchurch Airport (CHC) is approximately 12 km northwest of the city centre. The drive normally takes about 20 minutes, depending on traffic.
Typically, flights are cheapest to Christchurch 2 months before departure.
Studies show flights to Christchurch are typically cheaper on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
19 °C
Mon, 26 Oct 2026
Average Temperature
17°C
Jan
17°C
Feb
15°C
Mar
12°C
Apr
9°C
May
6°C
Jun
6°C
Jul
7°C
Aug
9°C
Sep
11°C
Oct
13°C
Nov
16°C
Dec
Johannesburg, South Africa - Pretoria - O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,119 miles (11,457 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 19 minutes)
Cape Town, South Africa - Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,839 miles (11,006 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 41 minutes)
Durban, South Africa - King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,826 miles (10,986 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 40 minutes)
George, South Africa - George Airport (GRJ) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,761 miles (10,882 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 31 minutes)
Lanseria, South Africa - Lanseria International Airport (HLA) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,140 miles (11,491 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 22 minutes)
Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,692 miles (10,770 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 22 minutes)
Bloemfontein, South Africa - Bloemfontein International Airport (BFN) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,985 miles (11,241 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 1 minute)
East London, South Africa - King Phalo Airport (ELS) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,700 miles (10,782 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 23 minutes)
Hoedspruit, South Africa - AFB Airport (HDS) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,150 miles (11,507 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 23 minutes)
Kimberley, South Africa - Kimberley Airport (KIM) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,041 miles (11,331 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 8 minutes)
Nelspruit, South Africa - Kruger Mpumalanga Intl Airport (MQP) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,086 miles (11,404 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 14 minutes)
Margate, South Africa - Margate Airport (MGH) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,771 miles (10,896 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 32 minutes)
Phalaborwa, South Africa - Hendrik van Eck Airport (PHW) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,173 miles (11,544 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 26 minutes)
Pietermaritzburg, South Africa - Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,844 miles (11,014 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 42 minutes)
Polokwane, South Africa - Polokwane International Airport (PTG) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,228 miles (11,632 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 33 minutes)
Richards Bay, South Africa - Richards Bay Airport (RCB) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,852 miles (11,028 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 43 minutes)
Upington, South Africa - Upington Airport (UTN) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
7,147 miles (11,501 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 16 hours 22 minutes)
Umtata, South Africa - K.D. Matanzima Airport (UTT) to Christchurch (CHC)
Distance:
6,771 miles (10,898 kilometres)
Average flight time (direct 15 hours 32 minutes)
From Johannesburg (JNB), South Africa to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): R18,864
Depart: 05 Mar 2027 · Return: 21 Mar 2027 Price found 25 Oct 2026, 10:30
From Cape Town (CPT), South Africa to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): R20,530
Depart: 31 Aug 2027 · Return: 15 Sep 2027 Price found 21 Oct 2026, 11:50
From Durban (DUR), South Africa to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): R24,878
Depart: 05 Jan 2027 · Return: 25 Jan 2027 Price found 14 Oct 2026, 14:36
From Port Elizabeth (PLZ), South Africa to Christchurch, New Zealand (CHC): R27,638
Depart: 18 Nov 2026 · Return: 25 Nov 2026 Price found 18 Oct 2026, 09:36
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