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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cape Town from $1,247

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 5 August 2026.

Wed 2/917:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Sun 13/919:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 1/8$2,238
Sun 16/817:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Tue 1/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 31/7$2,240
Sun 18/1017:15 -
2 stops52h 00m
Sun 8/1112:35 -
2 stops48h 50m
Deal found 1/8$2,292
Sun 1/1117:45 -
2 stops51h 45m
Sun 22/1112:35 -
2 stops48h 50m
Deal found 31/7$2,294
Tue 8/917:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Wed 11/1118:55 -
2 stops42h 30m
Deal found 3/8$2,301
Tue 1/917:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Thu 10/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 31/7$2,306

Find flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 August 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,071

One-way from

$1,247

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,272
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/2-21/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 81h 10m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($383 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($95 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Cape Town 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 August 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

21:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

20:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

$2,575

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/9

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

13:15-16:50

2 stops41h 35m

$2,622

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

21:10-18:05

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

20:00-00:45

2 stops41h 45m

$2,650

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/11

07:30-18:00

2 stops45h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/12

18:30-22:10

3 stops40h 40m

$2,673

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 15/8

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

13:15-16:50

3 stops41h 35m

$2,701

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

17:45-09:45

3 stops51h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

15:20-00:25

3 stops46h 05m

$2,861

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 28/12

13:15-10:30

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/1

12:35-06:50

2 stops31h 15m

$2,874
Cheapest one-way

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 25/1

01:15-09:25

2 stops43h 10m

$1,289

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/1

06:50-09:25

3 stops37h 35m

$1,430

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/10

14:00-11:50

2 stops56h 50m

$1,658

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 20 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,855). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,978). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between $2,075 and $2,563 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $2,071 on Qatar Airways (1 Feb–21 Feb).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 5 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Auckland to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
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Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,644 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
South African
7.6
Good
63 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,737 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,584 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Nov 2024

SIN - JNB

Cabin crew in business class was just so amazing, friendly, caring and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Emirates can get you from Auckland to Cape Town in just under 31h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . Auckland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 11739 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip?

    According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,633), Qantas Airways ($1,688), and South African ($1,795) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cape Town. Singapore Airlines is priced at 31% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Cape Town one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $972. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and South African, as they are both options that can get you from Auckland to Cape Town for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Cape Town stopover in Johannesburg most frequently. Dubai follows Johannesburg in terms of the most common stopover location on Auckland to Cape Town flights. Dubai is followed by Singapore in terms of the most popular stopover location for Auckland to Cape Town flights.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Auckland to Cape Town flights?

    Flights departing from Auckland and landing in Cape Town stopover in Perth least frequently. Auckland to Cape Town flights stopping in Sydney are the next rarest. Doha follows Sydney in terms of the least frequent stopover locations on Auckland to Cape Town flights.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town 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 Auckland to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,855). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,978). 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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Fly from Auckland to Cape Town on these airlines

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Top 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Cape Town. 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 5 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,633Average$2,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,688Average$2,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,795Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,864Average$2,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,126Average$2,559FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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