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 China Eastern ($1,204), RwandAir ($1,216), and Cathay Pacific ($1,286). Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Africa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 26 days in advance, which can save you up to 15% on flights from New Zealand to Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 26 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $1,718. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $3,148.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Africa?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Africa from New Zealand. Users have commonly found prices around $2,169 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $1,479. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in April.

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.

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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Africa

Round-trip from	$1,620
One-way from	$1,003
Popular in	April
Cheapest in	June
Average price	$1,909

China Eastern
19/5-1/6
3 total stops
76h 00m total
New Zealand to Africa

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27/8
3 total stops
42h 50m total
New Zealand to Africa

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High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 1 May 2025.

Mon 19/506:15AKL - CAI

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/614:30CAI - AKL

1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,620

Sun 12/1000:55AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 22/1019:50JNB - AKL

1 stop40h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,850

Sat 4/1007:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 26/1017:15JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,855

Sun 11/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 27/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,966

Fri 23/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Mon 23/613:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,984

Mon 1/912:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSouth African

Thu 18/920:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Deal found 29/4$1,991

Tue 20/513:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 20/720:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,993

Tue 7/1013:35AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 10mSouth African

Fri 31/1019:35CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 50mSouth African

Deal found 30/4$2,077

Sun 12/1000:55AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 00mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/1009:00CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,081

Fri 16/521:00AKL - CAI

1 stop45h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 20/514:30CAI - AKL

1 stop40h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 30/4$2,101

Sat 14/613:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 21/611:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4$2,128

Tue 18/1106:15CHC - JNB

2 stops34h 55mSingapore Airlines

Tue 9/1213:45JNB - CHC

2 stops23h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,131

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Mon 19/506:15AKL - CAI

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/614:30CAI - AKL

1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,620

Sun 8/606:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Sat 21/618:45JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,936

Sun 11/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 27/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,966

Tue 20/512:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSouth African

Sun 20/720:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Deal found 29/4$2,010

Sun 12/1000:55AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 00mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/1009:00CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,081

Fri 16/521:00AKL - CAI

1 stop45h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 20/514:30CAI - AKL

1 stop40h 15mChina Eastern

Deal found 30/4$2,101

Sat 14/613:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 21/611:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4$2,128

Sun 8/620:30AKL - JNB

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Sat 21/622:20JNB - AKL

2 stops28h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/4$2,165

Tue 3/600:25AKL - CAI

2 stops29h 20mTurkish Airlines

Sat 14/621:40CAI - AKL

2 stops40h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,342

Sat 28/613:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Mon 7/716:50JNB - AKL

2 stops47h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 30/4$2,607

Sat 30/815:25AKL - CAI

2 stops41h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 28/1201:30CAI - AKL

2 stops36h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/4$3,042

Fri 23/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Mon 23/613:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,984

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Mon 5/509:00AKL - JNB

2 stops57h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/511:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$2,150

Mon 5/506:10AKL - JNB

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Thu 15/522:20JNB - AKL

2 stops29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$2,194

Mon 5/520:35AKL - DUR

2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/516:30DUR - AKL

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,514

Tue 6/519:05AKL - DUR

2 stops49h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 19/510:55DUR - AKL

2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$3,198

Thu 8/506:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Mon 12/518:45JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/4$2,283

Thu 8/506:20CHC - CPT

2 stops44h 30mEmirates

Thu 3/718:25CPT - CHC

2 stops34h 10mEmirates

Deal found 30/4$2,376

Thu 8/507:40WLG - JNB

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/513:55JNB - WLG

2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$2,382

Thu 8/506:10AKL - DUR

2 stops44h 25mEmirates

Sun 18/518:40DUR - AKL

2 stops43h 55mEmirates

Deal found 30/4$2,455

Thu 8/506:05CHC - CPT

3 stops37h 20mSingapore Airlines

Thu 3/710:40CPT - CHC

3 stops27h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$3,467

Thu 8/520:30AKL - DUR

1 stop30h 05mEmirates

Tue 20/518:40DUR - AKL

2 stops43h 15mEmirates

Deal found 30/4$2,455

Sat 10/500:25AKL - CAI

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 17/514:30CAI - AKL

1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$2,081

Sat 10/500:25AKL - JNB

2 stops49h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 25/511:30JNB - AKL

2 stops29h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,534

One-way flights from New Zealand to Africa
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Wed 27/821:00AKL - CAI

3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,003

Tue 9/921:00AKL - CAI

1 stop45h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 30/4$1,204

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 30/4$1,216

Thu 8/513:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 30/4$1,286

Mon 12/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,292

Fri 9/506:10AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,302

Mon 12/509:00AKL - JNB

2 stops57h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 30/4$1,303

Thu 8/513:25AKL - DUR

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,413

Mon 5/506:10AKL - JNB

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Deal found 29/4$1,423

Thu 15/514:10AKL - JNB

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,460

Sat 11/1001:25AKL - CAI

2 stops36h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,502

Thu 8/520:30AKL - DUR

1 stop30h 05mEmirates

Deal found 30/4$1,536

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Departure

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AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

06:15-09:00

2 stops35h 45m

Cairo

Sun 1/6

14:30-15:45

1 stop40h 15m

$1,620

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/5

06:00-16:15

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

18:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

$1,936

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 27/5

13:00-02:45

1 stop27h 45m

$1,966

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

13:15-16:10

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

13:55-02:45

1 stop26h 50m

$1,984

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

13:15-14:20

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,993

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/5

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/7

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$2,010

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

13:35-10:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 13/1

09:00-06:25

2 stops34h 25m

$2,057

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/10

00:55-10:55

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

09:00-13:20

2 stops41h 20m

$2,081

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

21:00-09:00

1 stop45h 00m

Cairo

Tue 20/5

14:30-15:45

1 stop40h 15m

$2,101

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/6

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

$2,128

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Africa

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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 $1,166). 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?

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.

Rainfall in Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,216 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

472 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

829 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

855 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,292 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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 China Eastern ($1,204), RwandAir ($1,216), and Cathay Pacific ($1,286).
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 $1,166). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,244	Average$2,480	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$1,421	Average$1,595	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$1,457	Average$2,786	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$1,483	Average$2,082	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,484	Average$2,303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$1,504	Average$2,078	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,509	Average$2,161	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,539	Average$2,508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,666	Average$2,572	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
China Southern	Cheapest$1,678	Average$2,050	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights

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