Cheap flights from New Zealand to Africa from $716

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
9 Mar — 16 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Africa

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 February 2026.

Sat 23/510:10
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 13/614:30
CAI
-
AKL
1 stop40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,619
Mon 23/311:40
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops54h 50m
China Eastern
Mon 30/313:30
CAI
-
AKL
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 5/2$1,655
Sat 7/1101:40
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops37h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/1105:25
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops43h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,756
Tue 10/306:00
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops36h 30m
China Eastern
Tue 26/514:30
CAI
-
AKL
1 stop40h 15m
China Eastern
Deal found 7/2$1,769
Thu 23/710:50
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/809:00
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops38h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,781
Sat 28/1113:45
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops41h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 5/1205:25
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops43h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/2$1,786
Mon 18/520:35
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/511:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,819
Sun 8/314:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 29/411:05
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 45m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,824
Sat 7/1113:45
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops48h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 20/1105:25
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops43h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,824
Tue 12/513:00
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops43h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 15/606:05
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops44h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2$1,826
Thu 15/1001:25
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops60h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 27/1006:25
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops43h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$1,832
Thu 16/413:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Thu 7/511:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 6/2$1,837

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 7 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,619

One-way from

$716

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,959
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 23/5-13/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 86h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 12/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 43h 30m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($109 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($110 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Africa 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Africa that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/3

11:40-07:30

2 stops54h 50m

Cairo

Mon 30/3

13:30-16:45

1 stop40h 15m

$1,655

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/3

13:15-07:30

2 stops53h 15m

Cairo

Tue 26/5

14:30-17:30

1 stop42h 00m

$1,774

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

09:00-09:30

2 stops38h 30m

$1,781

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-23:45

2 stops43h 45m

Cairo

Mon 15/6

06:05-11:25

2 stops44h 20m

$1,826

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

14:55-07:25

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

11:20-11:50

1 stop38h 30m

$1,919

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

14:55-07:25

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

11:20-11:50

1 stop38h 30m

$1,956

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

21:05-07:45

2 stops44h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

11:10-14:45

2 stops41h 35m

$1,967

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Fri 8/5

07:00-04:20

3 stops54h 20m

Cairo

Tue 19/5

21:45-08:25

2 stops49h 40m

$2,033

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

10:10-18:35

1 stop42h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-22:15

1 stop40h 25m

$2,053

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 2/8

10:50-18:35

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

19:50-09:30

1 stop27h 40m

$2,054

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of $1,215). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. 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 Africa. Reviews last updated 7 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andQantas Airways from New Zealand to Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Africa?

    A quick flight from New Zealand to Africa can take about 32h 35m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,781. New Zealand and Africa are separated by a distance of 10997 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Africa one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from New Zealand to Africa are Turkish Airlines ($703), Sichuan Airlines ($711), and Etihad Airways ($719).

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Africa 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 New Zealand to Africa?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of $1,215). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Africa. 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 134,765 searches. Data last updated 7 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$871Average$2,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,008Average$2,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,073Average$2,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,226Average$2,380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,255Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,347Average$2,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,378Average$2,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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China EasternCheapest$1,437Average$1,870FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,442Average$2,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,453Average$2,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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