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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Africa from $897

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 8/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
10 Jul — 17 Jul1
1 adult

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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,804

One-way from

$897

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$2,234
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 1/9-10/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 120h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
8/9
  • 8/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 54h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Africa
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 5 July 2025.

Thu 6/1117:00AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 27/1113:45JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,773
Mon 1/910:40AKL - CAI
2 stops55h 20mChina Eastern
Wed 10/914:30CAI - AKL
2 stops65h 25mChina Eastern
Deal found 3/7$1,804
Sat 1/1116:20AKL - JNB
2 stops51h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7$1,882
Wed 6/812:35AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSouth African
Sat 23/820:55JNB - AKL
1 stop23h 10mSouth African
Deal found 3/7$1,938
Tue 12/812:35AKL - CPT
2 stops41h 10mSouth African
Mon 18/817:25CPT - AKL
2 stops26h 40mSouth African
Deal found 3/7$1,939
Mon 18/812:35AKL - DUR
2 stops30h 05mSouth African
Mon 25/809:10DUR - AKL
2 stops34h 55mSouth African
Deal found 3/7$1,939
Mon 18/812:35AKL - PLZ
2 stops34h 00mSouth African
Mon 25/808:10PLZ - AKL
2 stops35h 55mSouth African
Deal found 4/7$2,033
Mon 18/815:45CHC - JNB
2 stops34h 30mEmirates
Mon 25/810:05JNB - CHC
2 stops27h 54mEmirates
Deal found 3/7$2,139
Sun 17/813:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
Sun 24/813:00CPT - AKL
1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/7$2,183
Sun 17/820:40AKL - NBO
3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 24/806:40NBO - AKL
3 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,195
Mon 1/910:40AKL - CAI
2 stops55h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/902:10CAI - AKL
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$2,200
Wed 6/812:35AKL - HRE
2 stops33h 10mSouth African
Sat 23/812:35HRE - AKL
2 stops31h 30mSouth African
Deal found 4/7$2,211

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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 5 July 2025.
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

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 6/11

17:00-18:35

1 stop36h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

13:45-15:05

1 stop38h 20m

$1,773

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

10:40-09:00

2 stops55h 20m

Cairo

Wed 10/9

14:30-16:55

2 stops65h 25m

$1,804

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/11

16:20-08:20

2 stops51h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

$1,882

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/8

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/8

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,938

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

12:35-19:45

2 stops41h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

17:25-06:05

2 stops26h 40m

$1,939

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

12:35-08:40

2 stops30h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 25/8

09:10-06:05

2 stops34h 55m

$1,939

AucklandPort Elizabeth

AKL - PLZ

AKLPLZ

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

12:35-12:35

2 stops34h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Mon 25/8

08:10-06:05

2 stops35h 55m

$2,033

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 18/8

15:45-16:15

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

10:05-23:59

2 stops27h 54m

$2,139

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/8

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

13:00-02:45

1 stop27h 45m

$2,183

AucklandNairobi

AKL - NBO

AKLNBO

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/8

20:40-23:00

3 stops35h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 24/8

06:40-04:30

3 stops36h 50m

$2,195

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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 $1,157). 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 5 July 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 5 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand 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.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

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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  • 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 Singapore Airlines ($1,065), Etihad Airways ($1,092), and China Southern ($1,174).

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

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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 $1,157). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$867Average$2,376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,390Average$1,560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,451Average$2,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,471Average$2,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,475Average$2,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,476Average$2,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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China EasternCheapest$1,485Average$1,912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,499Average$2,424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,616Average$2,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,639Average$2,243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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