Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Christchurch from £600

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Christchurch from £600

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2 stops
Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£600
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Sun, Jun 14
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£612
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Tue, Jun 16
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£615
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Sun, Jun 14
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£626
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Mon, Jun 15
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£672
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Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
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Sun, Jun 14 – Fri, Jun 19
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£1,334
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Sun, Jun 14 – Fri, Jun 19
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£1,349
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Sat, Jun 13 – Thu, Jun 18
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£1,379
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Thu, Jun 18 – Thu, Jun 25
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£1,409
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Sat, Jun 13 – Wed, Jun 17
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£1,460
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Mon, Jun 15 – Sat, Jun 20
Johannesburg JNBChristchurch CHC
£1,503
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How much do flights to Christchurch cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£600

Cheapest round-trip

£1,334

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Qantas

Getting from Christchurch airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus (Purple Line).

Christchurch is served by Christchurch International Airport (CHC), located approximately 12 km northwest of the city center. The airport offers several airport transfers to city center options including public buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, private transfers, and rental cars. The Purple Line bus provides an affordable connection to the central city, while taxis and ride-hailing offer faster door-to-door service. Journey times vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-40 min

$8.50; adult fare; Metrocard users pay less

every 15–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

15-25 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by destination and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

convenience with luggage

15-25 min

$30 – $55; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

15-30 min

$35 – $80; pre-booked; price varies by provider

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or families

15-25 min

$40 – $120; daily rate; varies by vehicle and provider

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in NZD (approximately 0.56 USD per NZD); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Purple Line bus operates between the airport and Christchurch Bus Interchange in the city center.
  • Metrocard holders receive discounted fares on Metro Canterbury buses.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly depending on traffic and time of day.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Christchurch

Depart from
O. R. Tambo International
Arrive to
Christchurch International
Average flights per week
328
Flight distance

Check-in for a flight from Johannesburg to Christchurch

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
QantasQFAQFNo
EmiratesUAEEKNo
Fly SafairSFRFAYes
Air New ZealandANZNZNo
South African AirwaysSAASANo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Christchurch

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January21°C12°C
February21°C12°C
March19°C10°C
April16°C8°C
May13°C6°C
June11°C4°C
July10°C3°C
August11°C4°C
September13°C4°C
October15°C6°C
November17°C8°C
December19°C10°C
Hottest Month
21°C
January
Coldest month
3°C
July
Sunny days
307
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
31 May
19°C9°C
7 Jun
86%
10°C5°C
Monday
1 Jun
17°C13°C
8 Jun
89%
11°C6°C
Tuesday
2 Jun
63%
15°C10°C
9 Jun
13°C7°C
Wednesday
3 Jun
14°C9°C
10 Jun
13°C7°C
Thursday
4 Jun
17°C8°C
11 Jun
14°C7°C
Friday
5 Jun
18°C11°C
12 Jun
13°C6°C
Saturday
6 Jun
14°C9°C
13 Jun
11°C7°C
Travelers usually depart from O. R. Tambo International, or Lanseria International when they travel from Johannesburg to Christchurch. The most popular airlines for this route are Qantas, Emirates, Fly Safair, Air New Zealand, and South African Airways. Johannesburg and Christchurch have 328 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Johannesburg?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Johannesburg and Harare, London, Cape Town, Durban, Gaborone, São Paulo, Bulawayo, Nairobi, George, Port Elizabeth, Bloemfontein, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Victoria Falls, Windhoek, Kimberley, Northern Cape, Hoedspruit, Limpopo, Lusaka, Nelspruit.
What are the most popular routes to and from Christchurch?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Christchurch and Auckland, London, Wellington, Queenstown, Melbourne, Sydney, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Brisbane, Kuala Lumpur, Perth, Gold Coast, Rotorua, Bali, Manila, New Delhi, Dublin, Colombo, Denpasar.
Which airports are there in Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is mainly served by O. R. Tambo International. But there are other airports nearby, including Lanseria International, Rand Airport.
What airports are near Christchurch?
The main airport in Christchurch is Christchurch International. It is also served by Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
Which airlines fly between Johannesburg and Christchurch?
Currently, you can fly between Johannesburg and Christchurch with Qantas, Emirates, Fly Safair, Air New Zealand, South African Airways.
When’s the best time to travel between Johannesburg and Christchurch?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Johannesburg and Christchurch, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Johannesburg and Christchurch?
Traveling between Johannesburg and Christchurch, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Christchurch?
There are a number of airports in and around Christchurch. The main one is Christchurch International and other nearby airports include Christchurch International, Timaru, Hokitika.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Christchurch depart?
This depends on the airline’s flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from Johannesburg, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Johannesburg and Christchurch arrive?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Christchurch depart?
What time do flights between Johannesburg and Christchurch arrive?

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