How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 29h 15m. There are 11739 km between New Zealand and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $847. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,005 while deals on Emirates start at $1,121 one-way. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm. Find deals

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from New Zealand to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Singapore Airlines or South African.

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

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

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?

Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 April 2026.

Tue 11/814:10

AKL

CPT

2 stops29h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 21/810:40

CPT

AKL

2 stops39h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 18/4$2,128

Sun 1/1117:00

AKL

CPT

2 stops27h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Sun 15/1110:40

CPT

AKL

2 stops41h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 17/4$2,174

Fri 23/1015:10

AKL

CPT

2 stops53h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Mon 26/1010:40

CPT

AKL

2 stops41h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,225

Mon 19/1023:15

AKL

CPT

1 stop29h 15m

Qatar Airways

Tue 10/1118:55

CPT

AKL

1 stop39h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 17/4$2,230

Wed 21/1023:15

AKL

CPT

1 stop29h 15m

Qatar Airways

Wed 4/1118:55

CPT

AKL

1 stop39h 15m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 15/4$2,257

Fri 14/810:10

AKL

CPT

2 stops33h 15m

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Mon 24/810:40

CPT

AKL

2 stops35h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 18/4$2,259

Sun 3/515:15

AKL

CPT

2 stops35h 25m

Emirates

Sun 24/518:25

CPT

AKL

2 stops33h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 13/4$2,274

Wed 2/922:15

AKL

CPT

1 stop29h 15m

Qatar Airways

Wed 9/919:30

CPT

AKL

1 stop38h 05m

Qatar Airways

Deal found 13/4$2,279

Wed 20/515:15

AKL

CPT

2 stops54h 15m

Emirates

Mon 25/518:25

CPT

AKL

2 stops33h 45m

Emirates

Deal found 13/4$2,281

Fri 23/1015:10

AKL

CPT

1 stop29h 15m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 13/1110:40

CPT

AKL

2 stops41h 40m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,288

Thu 28/508:20

CHC

CPT

2 stops42h 20m

Emirates

Thu 4/613:15

CPT

CHC

2 stops37h 40m

Emirates

Deal found 13/4$2,422

Sat 21/1115:55

CHC

CPT

2 stops35h 50m

Emirates

Tue 24/1120:00

CPT

CHC

2 stops34h 20m

Emirates

Deal found 13/4$2,425

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Round-trip from	$2,274
One-way from	$1,246
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,384

Emirates
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4 total stops
69h 05m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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4/9
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31h 40m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-09:55

1 stop29h 30m

$2,369

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

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Christchurch

Thu 28/5

08:20-16:40

2 stops42h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

13:15-12:55

2 stops37h 40m

$2,422

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

15:10-09:25

2 stops29h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

10:40-13:25

2 stops39h 45m

$2,452

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

15:55-16:40

2 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/6

13:15-17:50

3 stops42h 35m

$2,464

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/5

06:00-16:40

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:15-19:10

2 stops43h 55m

$2,467

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/10

21:10-16:40

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 30/10

13:40-14:55

2 stops38h 15m

$2,471

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

16:35-11:30

2 stops52h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

18:25-12:55

2 stops32h 30m

$2,566

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

1 stop32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

10:40-09:30

1 stop36h 50m

$2,681

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 28/5

06:45-09:25

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/6

10:40-09:30

1 stop36h 50m

$3,224

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AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 4/9

11:45-09:25

2 stops31h 40m

$1,246

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of $1,005). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,111). 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 Cape Town

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Cape Town, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,497 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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1,497 reviews

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8.2

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,561 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,497 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

South African

7.6

Good

60 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,497 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,019 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,497 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,730 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,497 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?
Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Cape Town.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?
Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 29h 15m. There are 11739 km between New Zealand and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $847. Qantas Airways flights start at $1,005 while deals on Emirates start at $1,121 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of $1,005). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,111). 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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Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,031	Average$2,496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,551	Average$4,215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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