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12075R 11339R
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14398R 14007R
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15083R 14165R
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21098R 19765R
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22769R 21605R
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Currency and cost comparison

Train Local, one-way ticket
32% Trains are 32% more expensive in Christchurch than in Cape Town.
Cape Town 20R
Christchurch 26,43R
Meal Mid-priced restaurant
70% The average meal is 70% more expensive in Christchurch than in Cape Town.
Cape Town 180R
Christchurch 306,55R
Exchange rate
1 ZAR = 0.1 NZD
1 NZD = 10.52 ZAR
Last checked on 06 February 2025
Distance: 11011 kms
Cape Town airports
Cape Town International Airport (CPT) How far from city centre: 18 kms
Christchurch airports
Christchurch International Airport (CHC) How far from city centre: 10 kms

Useful Information for Flights from Cape Town to Christchurch

Planning a trip from Cape Town to Christchurch? eDreams can help you find the best flights to Christchurch from Cape Town. Several airlines offer flights between these two vibrant cities, with varying prices and routes. Consider booking your flights through eDreams for a hassle-free experience.

Time Difference between Cape Town and Christchurch

Christchurch is 11 hours ahead of Cape Town. Remember to account for this time difference when planning your itinerary and booking flights to Christchurch from Cape Town. Please double-check for any Daylight Savings Time differences to ensure accurate timing for your journey.

Best Time to Fly to Christchurch

Christchurch enjoys a moderate climate year-round. Summers (December-February) are warm and dry, with average temperatures around 20°C. Winters (June-August) are cool and crisp, with average temperatures around 8°C. Spring and autumn offer pleasant shoulder seasons with mild temperatures.

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Cape Town Airports

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the main airport serving Cape Town. It's the second busiest airport in South Africa and the fourth busiest in Africa, offering both domestic and international flights to Christchurch from Cape Town.

Airport Information

Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Cape Town International Airport is located approximately 20 kilometres from the city centre. It offers a wide range of passenger services, including flights to Christchurch from Cape Town.

Main Airlines for This Route

Here are three airlines that offer flights from Cape Town to Christchurch:

Christchurch Airports

Planning your journey from Cape Town to Christchurch? Let's explore Christchurch International Airport (CHC), the main gateway to New Zealand's South Island.

Airport Information

Christchurch International Airport (CHC)

Christchurch Airport offers various facilities including duty-free shops, restaurants, cafes, currency exchange, free Wi-Fi, and charging stations. For lounge access, consider the independently operated Manaia Lounge. If you're looking for flights to Christchurch from Cape Town, eDreams can help you find the best deals.

From the airport to the city centre, you have several options:

What to Do and See in Christchurch

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Cape Town to Christchurch

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?
Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to New Zealand. At eDreams have you covered!
For flights from Cape Town to Christchurch, how can I find the cheapest price?
The cheapest price for a flight from Cape Town to Christchurch is R10903. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Christchurch more expensive than Cape Town to visit?
Looking at cab fares, a ride in Christchurch costs about $ 47.57 ZAR, 90% more expensive than Cape Town, with a fare of $ 25.00 ZAR, while train tickets cost 32% more at Christchurch: $ 26.43 ZAR versus $ 20.00 ZAR at Cape Town. If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 306.55 ZAR in Christchurch, 70% more than the 180.00 ZAR in Cape Town. The price of the coffee is around 64% more expensive in Christchurch, with an average of 59.70 ZAR , while in Cape Town the coffee costs 36.39 ZAR.
How long does the flight from Cape Town to Christchurch take?
Flight length from Cape Town to Christchurch is around 03:25 hours on average, at an average distance of 22 144 km, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How is the weather in Christchurch compared to Cape Town?
While in Cape Town the temperatures can reach an average of 28.98 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 9.0 mm ,Christchurch's temperatures can go up to 30.0 ºC during the hot season, with 3.0 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around -2.38 ºC in Christchurch, compared to the 4.54 ºC average degrees reported in Cape Town. During the winter period, Cape Town can register 12.0 mm precipitation, while Christchurch have an average of 2.3 mm rain level.
Which airports have flights between Cape Town and Christchurch?
The main route from Cape Town to Christchurch is: Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Christchurch International Airport (CHC). The following airlines fly this route: Singapore Airlines.

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