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

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 27h 50m. There are 10997 km between New Zealand and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. 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). Find deals

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, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

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

To save up to 4% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 53 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New Zealand to Cape Town from $2,067 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,310 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about $2,239. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as $1,595. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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?

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$1,027+ Flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from	$1,964
One-way from	$1,027
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,096

Qantas Airways
9/11-13/11
4 total stops
57h 45m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines
5/11
2 total stops
27h 25m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($464 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($123 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
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 August 2025.

Sun 9/1106:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1107:00CPT - CHC

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 17/8$1,964

Sat 1/1106:15AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 15/1109:00CPT - AKL

2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,015

Mon 3/1119:15AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways

Sun 16/1107:00CPT - AKL

2 stops30h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,084

Sun 2/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops37h 15mSouth African

Thu 6/1111:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 16/8$2,106

Tue 2/906:45AKL - CPT

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/915:15CPT - AKL

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$2,118

Mon 1/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Mon 8/918:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 18/8$2,120

Mon 3/1119:15AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways

Thu 20/1109:00CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,133

Tue 2/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Tue 9/913:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 17/8$2,147

Sun 24/806:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/814:15CPT - CHC

2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$2,158

Tue 18/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 55mSouth African

Mon 29/1211:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 17/8$2,167

Sat 23/806:00AKL - CPT

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/815:15CPT - AKL

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$2,219

Sun 7/912:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Sun 28/912:50CPT - AKL

2 stops31h 15mSouth African

Deal found 18/8$2,290

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Sun 9/1106:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1107:00CPT - CHC

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/8$1,964

Thu 29/101:15AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines

Tue 3/310:40CPT - AKL

3 stops26h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/8$2,103

Sun 2/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

Thu 6/1109:00CPT - AKL

2 stops34h 10mSouth African

Deal found 15/8$2,106

Sun 9/1115:45CHC - CPT

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Thu 13/1115:20CPT - CHC

3 stops35h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/8$2,512

Tue 30/907:00CHC - CPT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1014:15CPT - CHC

2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$2,959

Sat 1/1106:15AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 20mQantas Airways

Sat 15/1109:00CPT - AKL

2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,015

Fri 7/1106:00AKL - CPT

2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 15/1107:00CPT - AKL

2 stops29h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,015

Fri 7/1106:00AKL - CPT

2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 20/1109:00CPT - AKL

2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,015

Sat 1/1106:15AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 20mQantas Airways

Thu 20/1107:00CPT - AKL

2 stops29h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,015

Sun 9/1115:50CHC - CPT

3 stops28h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/1110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops33h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/8$2,710

Thu 2/1007:00CHC - CPT

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 9/1014:15CPT - CHC

2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$3,008

Wed 5/1119:15AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 35mQantas Airways

Tue 18/1109:00CPT - AKL

2 stops27h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/8$2,084

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 18 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 23/806:00AKL - CPT

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/815:15CPT - AKL

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$2,219

Sun 24/806:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/814:15CPT - CHC

2 stops23h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$2,158

Mon 1/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Mon 8/918:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 18/8$2,120

Mon 1/913:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 8/906:15CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$2,293

Tue 2/906:45AKL - CPT

2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/915:15CPT - AKL

2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8$2,118

Tue 2/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Tue 9/913:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 17/8$2,147

Sun 7/912:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Sun 28/912:50CPT - AKL

2 stops31h 15mSouth African

Deal found 18/8$2,290

Tue 16/913:25AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 23/906:00CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$2,418

Tue 30/907:00CHC - CPT

2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines

Tue 7/1014:15CPT - CHC

2 stops22h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/8$2,959

One-way flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Wed 5/1117:00AKL - CPT

2 stops27h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/8$1,027

Sat 15/1117:00AKL - CPT

2 stops27h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 17/8$1,079

Wed 5/1123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/8$1,202

Sat 15/1123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/8$1,226

Tue 4/1123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/8$1,248

Tue 23/913:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/8$1,251

Sat 27/913:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 17/8$1,255

Fri 7/1123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/8$1,297

Thu 6/1120:45AKL - CPT

3 stops58h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$1,324

Mon 3/1106:15AKL - CPT

3 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/8$1,330

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Price

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 9/11

06:00-22:50

2 stops27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

07:00-23:55

2 stops29h 55m

$1,964

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/11

06:15-14:35

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

09:00-23:00

2 stops27h 00m

$2,015

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:00-22:50

2 stops27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 15/11

07:00-23:00

2 stops29h 00m

$2,015

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:00-22:50

2 stops27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

09:00-23:00

2 stops27h 00m

$2,015

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/11

06:15-14:35

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 20/11

07:00-23:00

2 stops29h 00m

$2,015

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

19:15-22:50

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:00-23:00

2 stops27h 00m

$2,084

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

19:15-22:50

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

07:00-00:25

2 stops30h 25m

$2,084

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

13:15-22:50

2 stops44h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/11

09:00-23:00

2 stops27h 00m

$2,084

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/11

19:15-22:50

2 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/11

07:00-00:25

2 stops30h 25m

$2,084

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/1

01:15-09:25

2 stops43h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

10:40-00:25

3 stops26h 45m

$2,103

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of $1,211). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,740). 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 CPT?

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,347 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7.6

Good

43 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

896 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,609 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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 27h 50m. There are 10997 km between New Zealand and Cape Town. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of $1,211). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,740). 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 6 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,649	Average$2,239	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,656	Average$2,263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,757	Average$2,366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,956	Average$2,529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,019	Average$2,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,728	Average$3,880	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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

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Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 August 2025.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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