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

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 35h 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

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $780. Singapore Airlines flights start at $928 while deals on Emirates start at $1,143 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.

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 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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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 7 December 2025.

Sun 7/1223:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 17/1212:35CPT - AKL

1 stop45h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12$3,381

Sat 6/1223:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Wed 17/1218:55CPT - AKL

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12$3,431

Sun 7/1215:05AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 40mEmirates

Wed 17/1213:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 15mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$3,509

Sat 6/1220:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Wed 17/1213:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$3,760

Sat 13/1215:05AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 40mEmirates

Wed 31/1213:40CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 40mEmirates

Deal found 4/12$4,015

Best flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
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 7 December 2025.

Fri 23/115:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Wed 18/213:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 20mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,312

Tue 21/406:10CHC - CPT

3 stops37h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sat 25/410:40CPT - CHC

3 stops50h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,379

Mon 19/111:20AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/117:15CPT - AKL

3 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,682

Wed 22/410:50CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sat 25/410:40CPT - CHC

3 stops50h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,383

Tue 21/417:45CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 05mEmirates

Sat 25/418:25CPT - CHC

2 stops34h 10mEmirates

Deal found 4/12$2,410

Fri 23/106:10CHC - CPT

3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 18/210:40CPT - CHC

3 stops49h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,407

Wed 22/408:20CHC - CPT

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

Sat 25/413:05CPT - CHC

2 stops49h 05mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,414

Wed 21/115:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Wed 28/113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 7/12$2,424

Wed 11/207:00AKL - CPT

3 stops37h 25mSingapore Airlines

Sun 22/210:40CPT - AKL

3 stops26h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,615

Mon 19/106:45AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 00mEmirates

Mon 26/118:30CPT - AKL

2 stops67h 15mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$2,559

Wed 20/506:10AKL - CPT

3 stops37h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sat 23/510:40CPT - AKL

3 stops27h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 4/12$2,639

Thu 26/221:05AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Fri 6/313:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Deal found 7/12$2,589

Wed 21/114:20AKL - CPT

3 stops37h 25mEmirates

Wed 28/113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,623

Wed 14/107:35AKL - CPT

3 stops39h 05mEmirates

Sun 25/113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,646

Thu 2/415:15AKL - CPT

2 stops60h 35mEmirates

Tue 14/418:25CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 15mEmirates

Deal found 7/12$2,656

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 7 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 14/115:05AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 40mEmirates

Sun 25/113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,632

Mon 19/115:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Mon 26/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops57h 25mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$2,532

Mon 19/106:45AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 00mEmirates

Mon 26/118:30CPT - AKL

2 stops67h 15mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$2,559

Mon 19/111:20AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/117:15CPT - AKL

3 stops49h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,682

Mon 19/106:10CHC - CPT

3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 26/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops57h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,833

Mon 19/106:05CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 26/117:15CPT - CHC

3 stops58h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,892

Wed 21/115:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Wed 28/113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 7/12$2,424

Wed 21/113:25AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Wed 28/118:30CPT - AKL

2 stops33h 10mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,575

Wed 21/106:10CHC - CPT

3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 28/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops58h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/12$2,715

Wed 21/123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 28/118:55CPT - AKL

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12$2,952

Fri 23/115:55CHC - CPT

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Wed 18/213:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 20mEmirates

Deal found 6/12$2,312

Fri 23/106:10CHC - CPT

3 stops38h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 18/210:40CPT - CHC

3 stops49h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/12$2,407

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 7 December 2025.

Sat 24/114:55AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/12$1,225

Sat 24/121:05AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 35mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$1,601

Sat 27/1214:00AKL - CPT

3 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12$2,166

Sat 27/1211:20AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 5/12$2,663

Sat 27/1206:40AKL - CPT

3 stops37h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/12$2,964

Sat 27/1213:15AKL - CPT

3 stops57h 25mEmirates

Deal found 5/12$3,013

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from	$2,312
One-way from	$1,225
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,900

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4 total stops
73h 10m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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24/1
2 total stops
36h 50m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

15:55-16:45

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

13:40-14:00

2 stops37h 20m

$2,312

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

06:10-09:25

3 stops37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

10:40-23:35

3 stops50h 55m

$2,379

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 22/4

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

10:40-23:35

3 stops50h 55m

$2,383

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

06:10-09:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/2

10:40-23:05

3 stops49h 25m

$2,407

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 21/4

17:45-16:50

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

18:25-14:35

2 stops34h 10m

$2,410

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 22/4

08:20-16:50

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/4

13:05-00:10

2 stops49h 05m

$2,414

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 21/1

15:55-16:45

2 stops35h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/1

13:40-00:25

2 stops47h 45m

$2,424

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/1

06:45-16:45

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

18:30-00:45

2 stops67h 15m

$2,559

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/2

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 6/3

13:40-11:15

1 stop34h 35m

$2,589

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

07:00-09:25

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

10:40-00:25

3 stops26h 45m

$2,615

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

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 $1,267). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,411 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

948 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,676 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

South African

7.4

Good

48 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,430 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

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 35h 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $780. Singapore Airlines flights start at $928 while deals on Emirates start at $1,143 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 $1,267). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,976). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,661	Average$2,345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,696	Average$2,316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,799	Average$2,362	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,836	Average$2,537	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,066	Average$2,428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,601	Average$3,981	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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