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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Christchurch from R17 739

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — CHC
May 22 — May 291
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Christchurch are usually found in August or May, booked 83 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Christchurch

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Christchurch (CHC). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 May 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 739

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R20 461
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 4/6-30/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 55h 49m total
  • Cape Town to Christchurch
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R64 511 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 131 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Christchurch
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Christchurch. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 May 2025.

Wed 4/69:00CPT - CHC
2 stops28h 59mQantas Airways
Wed 30/76:00CHC - CPT
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/5R17 739
Sun 1/67:00CPT - CHC
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/620:30CHC - CPT
3 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/5R22 606
Sun 1/612:50CPT - CHC
3 stops35h 05mSouth African
Fri 6/69:15CHC - CPT
3 stops44h 30mSouth African
Deal found 16/5R32 197
Thu 11/1210:40CPT - CHC
2 stops26h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 2/11:10CHC - CPT
2 stops43h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 15/5R35 532

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Christchurch that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2025.
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Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

9:00-23:59

2 stops28h 59m

Christchurch

Wed 30/7

6:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

R17 739

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

9:00-23:59

2 stops28h 59m

Christchurch

Wed 30/7

10:00-12:40

3 stops36h 40m

R29 997

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Deals found on 16/5

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Christchurch from Cape Town with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cape Town to Christchurch

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Christchurch. Price data was last updated on 16 May 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch (average of R1 093). Flying from Cape Town to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Rainfall in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Christchurch ranges from 40.0 - 60.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 60.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Christchurch when rainfall is around 40.0 mm.

Temperature in Christchurch by month

Plan your trip to Christchurch by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Christchurch, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Christchurch

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Christchurch. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Christchurch. Reviews last updated 17 May 2025.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
839 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
839 reviews
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
839 reviews
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Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,5

Crew

8,2

Entertainment

7,2

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Tin,Feb 2025

LAX - MEL

The passengers had to wait in lines more than 40 minutes for boarding. The foods was okay to eat if you were hungry to dead . Thank you

Related info for your journey

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  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cape Town to Christchurch round-trip?

    Flying on Qantas Airways is currently your cheapest option to Christchurch, with prices starting at R17 739. Qantas Airways is 27% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Christchurch that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Christchurch flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Christchurch.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Christchurch by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch (average of R1 093). Flying from Cape Town to Christchurch in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 471). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Cape Town to Christchurch

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Cape Town to Christchurch. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 May 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR13 779AverageR20 795FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 849AverageR20 486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 809AverageR23 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR25 342AverageR28 964FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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