CPT - CHC

$2,166 Find Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Christchurch

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch departing on 21/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Cape Town to Christchurch, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest return fare
$2,166
Overall average: $1,902
Qantas Airways
Thu 21/5Mon 25/5
CPT - CHC • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$5,830
Typical prices: $1,240-$1,325
Qantas Airways
Mon 31/8
CPT - CHC • 2 stops
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Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from $2,166 (return)
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Best reviews • 7.5 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Cape Town and Christchurch. You’ll need at least 2 connections.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 14% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 12% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Cape Town to Christchurch (CPT-CHC)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Cape Town to Christchurch that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Cape Town to Christchurch

Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 00:20
CPT
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CHC
24h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 12:40
CHC
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CPT
40h 40m
2 stops
$2,166Qantas Airways
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 00:20
CPT
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CHC
31h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 14:35
CHC
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CPT
42h 35m
2 stops
$2,183Qantas Airways
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Qantas Airways Logo
07:00 - 00:20
CPT
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CHC
31h 20m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 17:20
CHC
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CPT
45h 20m
2 stops
$2,197Qantas Airways
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Qantas Airways Logo
09:55 - 00:20
CPT
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CHC
28h 25m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 14:35
CHC
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CPT
42h 35m
2 stops
$2,198Qantas Airways
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Emirates Logo
15:20 - 12:55
CPT
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CHC
35h 35m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 16:40
CHC
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CPT
34h 55m
2 stops
$2,676Emirates
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Emirates Logo
15:20 - 12:55
CPT
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CHC
35h 35m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 11:30
CHC
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CPT
53h 45m
2 stops
$2,695Emirates
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Emirates Logo
15:20 - 12:55
CPT
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CHC
35h 35m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 16:40
CHC
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CPT
34h 55m
2 stops
$2,713Emirates
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Emirates Logo
15:20 - 12:55
CPT
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CHC
35h 35m
3 stops
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 16:40
CHC
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CPT
34h 05m
2 stops
$2,715Emirates
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:25
CPT
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CHC
38h 45m
3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:05 - 09:25
CHC
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CPT
46h 20m
3 stops
$2,891Singapore Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Mon, 25 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:25
CPT
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CHC
38h 45m
3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
21:05 - 09:25
CHC
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CPT
46h 20m
3 stops
$2,913Singapore Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Cape Town to Christchurch flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Cape Town to Christchurch to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cape Town to Christchurch?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Cape Town to Christchurch is May, where tickets cost $1,902 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,942 and $2,508 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Cape Town to Christchurch, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Cape Town to Christchurch, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$2,166
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Cape Town to Christchurch

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cape Town to Christchurch based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
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FAQs for booking flights from Cape Town to Christchurch

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch was $2,166 for a return ticket.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cape Town and Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cape Town to Christchurch.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Christchurch from Cape Town is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Christchurch with an airline and back to Cape Town with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Christchurch from Cape Town up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Cape Town to Christchurch

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Cape Town to Christchurch. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Cape Town to Christchurch? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
South AfricanOverall score based on 56 reviews
6.5Entertainment
7.3Food
8.0Crew
7.6Boarding
7.2Comfort
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I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
JNB - CPT
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I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Cape Town (CPT)
Christchurch (CHC)