Cheap flights from New Zealand to Africa from $1,012

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 14/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,789

One-way from

$1,012

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,083
Hainan Airlines
  • Hainan Airlines
  • 31/10-7/11
  • 6 total stops
  • 87h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025

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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 17 September 2025.

Fri 31/1022:20AKL - CAI
3 stops44h 05mHainan Airlines
Fri 7/1112:20CAI - AKL
3 stops43h 20mHainan Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,789
Thu 30/1023:45AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,866
Mon 27/1001:15AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,867
Tue 28/1001:15AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - AKL
1 stop30h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,891
Sat 27/913:15AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,906
Wed 12/1111:10AKL - JNB
2 stops32h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/9$1,928
Tue 28/1001:15AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - AKL
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/9$1,939
Wed 5/1114:30AKL - CPT
2 stops44h 05mSouth African
Wed 12/1119:35CPT - AKL
2 stops47h 35mSouth African
Deal found 16/9$1,978
Wed 29/1014:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Wed 5/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/9$1,979
Sun 19/1000:55AKL - CPT
2 stops45h 00mSingapore Airlines
Mon 27/1009:00CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/9$2,050
Thu 30/1008:00WLG - JNB
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:05JNB - WLG
2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$2,060
Sun 2/1114:30AKL - CPT
2 stops30h 55mSouth African
Thu 6/1109:00CPT - AKL
2 stops34h 10mSouth African
Deal found 13/9$2,103

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

01:15-06:10

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-13:20

1 stop30h 30m

$1,861

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

14:30-23:35

2 stops44h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 12/11

19:35-06:10

2 stops47h 35m

$1,978

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/2

01:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

13:45-00:45

2 stops25h 00m

$1,988

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

00:55-10:55

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

09:00-15:20

2 stops43h 20m

$2,050

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 30/10

08:00-07:40

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-20:20

2 stops46h 15m

$2,060

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/3

11:10-06:10

2 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:50-09:35

1 stop26h 45m

$2,065

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

16:10-18:35

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

19:50-13:55

2 stops31h 05m

$2,065

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:45-17:25

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

12:35-21:10

1 stop45h 35m

$2,091

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/11

14:30-10:25

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

09:00-06:10

2 stops34h 10m

$2,103

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 29/10

11:55-07:40

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-17:10

2 stops43h 05m

$2,133

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of $1,140). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 September 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Africa as you normally would.

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 17 September 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African 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.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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 28h 40m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,091. New Zealand and Africa are separated by a distance of 11739 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 RwandAir ($1,012), Singapore Airlines ($1,017), and Qatar Airways ($1,081).

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

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    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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of $1,140). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$873Average$2,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,410Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,458Average$2,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,474Average$2,600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,492Average$2,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,497Average$2,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapest$1,499Average$2,377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,525Average$2,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,639Average$2,539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,671Average$2,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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