Cheap flights from New Zealand to Africa from $888

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 29/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
17 May — 24 May1
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 17 April 2026.

Thu 30/709:00
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops41h 20m
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/819:45
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops43h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,661
Sun 31/507:00
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops39h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 7/615:00
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops24h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,687
Fri 5/611:45
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops34h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 11/619:45
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops43h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,699
Fri 19/609:00
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops41h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 27/602:25
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops25h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,761
Tue 21/716:25
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 29/702:25
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4$1,770
Mon 27/408:55
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops42h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 25/515:00
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops24h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,773
Sat 18/707:00
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops43h 20m
Etihad Airways
Sat 8/819:45
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops32h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4$1,782
Sat 18/707:00
AKL
-
CAI
2 stops43h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 6/808:15
CAI
-
AKL
2 stops31h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/4$1,783
Sat 7/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1112:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop45h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4$2,012
Mon 2/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/1120:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,019
Tue 24/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 1/1213:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,078
Sun 15/1111:20
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/1113:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops23h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,112

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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,661

One-way from

$888

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$3,034
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/7-28/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 29/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($668 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($139 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 17 April 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/7

06:00-08:45

2 stops35h 45m

Cairo

Fri 28/8

14:15-15:45

1 stop40h 30m

$1,950

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/9

06:00-08:45

2 stops59h 45m

Cairo

Sat 5/9

14:15-17:30

1 stop42h 15m

$2,009

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

13:25-08:45

2 stops52h 20m

Cairo

Sat 8/8

14:15-15:45

1 stop40h 30m

$2,160

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

16:35-16:15

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,248

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Thu 28/5

06:20-05:30

2 stops57h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

10:05-00:20

2 stops28h 15m

$2,250

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/8

14:10-19:20

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-22:15

1 stop39h 50m

$2,261

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

06:00-08:45

2 stops59h 45m

Cairo

Thu 6/8

14:15-15:45

1 stop40h 30m

$2,268

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

15:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,272

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/8

15:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

19:10-09:55

1 stop28h 45m

$2,297

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

16:05-16:15

2 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:10-18:40

3 stops37h 30m

$2,302

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of $1,955). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,929). 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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

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

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 33h 40m. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,248. New Zealand and Africa are separated by a distance of 11450 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 ($714), Etihad Airways ($730), and Singapore Airlines ($782).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of $1,955). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,929). 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$891Average$2,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,024Average$2,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,240Average$2,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,293Average$3,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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China EasternCheapest$1,456Average$1,935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,476Average$2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,659Average$2,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,673Average$2,762FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,769Average$2,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,772Average$2,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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