CHC - JNB

$1,458 Find Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Christchurch to OR Tambo departing on 18/5. 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.
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Cheapest return fare
$2,269
Typical prices: $2,587-$2,221
Emirates
Tue 9/6Tue 7/7
CHC - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,458
Typical prices: $1,209-$1,651
Air New Zealand
Mon 18/5
CHC - JNB • 2 stops
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Cheapest • from $2,269 (return)
Best reviews • 8.2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Christchurch and OR Tambo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $2,301 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 09m (one-way)
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 8% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg (CHC-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg 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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Christchurch to OR Tambo

Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 05:30
CHC
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JNB
46h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 16:25
JNB
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CHC
32h 05m
2 stops
$2,269Emirates
Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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15:45 - 16:15
CHC
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JNB
34h 30m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 00:10
JNB
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CHC
28h 05m
2 stops
$2,295Emirates
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 16:15
CHC
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JNB
33h 40m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 12:55
JNB
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CHC
28h 35m
2 stops
$2,381Emirates
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 16:15
CHC
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JNB
34h 30m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 00:20
JNB
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CHC
28h 15m
2 stops
$2,396Emirates
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 20:35
CHC
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JNB
38h 00m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 00:10
JNB
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CHC
39h 50m
2 stops
$2,412Emirates
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
Emirates Logo
16:35 - 05:30
CHC
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JNB
46h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 00:10
JNB
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CHC
39h 50m
2 stops
$2,415Emirates
Tue, 9 Jun - Tue, 7 Jul
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06:20 - 16:15
CHC
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JNB
43h 55m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 00:10
JNB
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CHC
39h 50m
2 stops
$2,417Emirates
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
CHC
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JNB
20h 25m
1 stop
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18:45 - 00:20
JNB
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CHC
19h 35m
1 stop
$2,596Qantas Airways
Wed, 3 Jun - Wed, 17 Jun
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06:00 - 10:30
CHC
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JNB
62h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:55 - 08:40
JNB
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CHC
49h 45m
3 stops
$2,635Multiple Airlines
Thu, 21 May - Thu, 28 May
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 16:25
CHC
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JNB
20h 25m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
18:45 - 00:20
JNB
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CHC
19h 35m
1 stop
$2,649Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Christchurch to OR Tambo flights

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

How much is a return flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in June.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $2,161 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,823 and $2,439 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$1,458
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (20% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Christchurch to OR Tambo

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $1,458 for a one-way ticket and $2,269 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

    When flying out of Christchurch you will be using Christchurch. You will be landing at Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Christchurch and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg, Singapore Airlines or Emirates?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Christchurch to Johannesburg are Singapore Airlines and Emirates. With an average price for the route of $2,021 and an overall rating of 8.2, Singapore Airlines is the most popular choice. Emirates is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,346 and an overall rating of 8.1.

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

    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 Christchurch to Johannesburg.

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg with an airline and back to Christchurch with another airline.

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

    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 Johannesburg from Christchurch up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Christchurch to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Christchurch to Johannesburg. 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 Christchurch to OR Tambo? 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.
8.2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1502 reviews
8.0Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

2.0 MediocreGhansham, Apr 2026
EWR - SIN
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I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

It was fine. Nothing special but nothing went wrong so all good.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

I wish there was a little more leg room between the seats. The recline was good and seats overall were comfortable. I also didn’t like the 2-4-2 configuration.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

toilets could be cleaned more frequently, everything else was pretty good.

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

Flight was cancelled without notification. Information on flight status was not available on Emirates's website.

Flight and entertainment great. Food needs to be improved, only one choice on the menu. Staff worked well throughout.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

They changed the flight time without telling us and were unwilling to help with rebooking because we booked through orbits/kayak

Both flights to and back from Lyon with buses taking extra time and delaying flight at DXB. Food serving needed work.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

The crew and the food were excellent. The plane was kept quite clean.

Seat was very old. Didn’t easily go up and down. Flight Attendent had issues moving the seat. Condition of the seat was ok. Parts were peeling off by the foot area. Food was ok. Ran out of the dish I wanted so got the beef. Beef filet was very tender but the sauce was a little strange. Disembarking was very easy.

The vegan oriental option was disappointing. The regular vegan option was okay but we've had better.

Indian Vegetarian food was bland and I had to repeatedly ask for Salt. Movie selection is out dated.

Flights home are always happy, except this time I was traveling to be with my ailing father.

I love the comfortable business class seats. The service was excellent. Staff was friendly.

the crew was rude - there were no smiles when serving. they always had the look of why did you call me?

when i ask for help all the crew members had a look like why are you calling me? very terse and rude.

Problems with entertainment system eventually rectified. Cabin crew attentive and polite but a bit absent minded when it came to remembering requests, salt, sugar etc.

Good service and food. However, we paid over $400 for aisle seats for my disabled husband and me, and we were given window and middle seats. This was dangerous for our health condition on such a long flight. We needed to stand up and walk around frequently, but we were stuck in our seats. Please give us a refund of our seat payment since you chose not to honor our request.

PREMIUM ECONOMY - excellent !Brilliant new plane. Excellent tv catalogue. Good food. Good communication and service from all friend Australian crew. Good communication from captain. Best travel experience in years.

Very good overall. However, your choices of free movies was limited and there was no music Channel???

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

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