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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cape Town from $1,216
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 28/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
21 Nov — 28 Nov1
Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town
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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape TownExplore 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 22 October 2025.
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 22 October 2025.
Thu 20/1109:15CHC - CPT
2 stops42h 30mEmirates
Sat 29/1113:40CPT - CHC
2 stops37h 20mEmirates
Deal found 20/10$2,358
Sun 2/1105:05CHC - CPT
2 stops26h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1110:05CPT - CHC
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$2,412
Tue 18/1106:00AKL - CPT
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/1218:10CPT - AKL
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$2,431
Sun 9/1109:15CHC - CPT
2 stops61h 25mEmirates
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - CHC
2 stops47h 45mEmirates
Deal found 19/10$2,442
Thu 20/1106:50AKL - CPT
2 stops44h 55mEmirates
Thu 27/1113:40CPT - AKL
2 stops38h 00mEmirates
Deal found 20/10$2,454
Thu 20/1106:05CHC - CPT
2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/1114:00CPT - CHC
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$2,454
Tue 4/1106:50AKL - CPT
2 stops63h 50mEmirates
Thu 6/1118:30CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 15mEmirates
Deal found 19/10$2,487
Mon 24/1106:45AKL - CPT
2 stops45h 00mEmirates
Thu 25/1218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops42h 35mEmirates
Deal found 20/10$2,529
Tue 18/1106:00AKL - CPT
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:10CPT - AKL
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$2,569
Thu 4/1214:55AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1220:25CPT - AKL
2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/10$2,573
Thu 4/1206:05CHC - CPT
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/1212:20CPT - CHC
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/10$3,045
Fri 5/1206:05CHC - CPT
2 stops45h 40mEmirates
Fri 12/1213:40CPT - CHC
2 stops47h 30mEmirates
Deal found 21/10$3,052
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Fly from
New Zealand
Fly to
Cape Town
Route
Departure
Return
Price
ChristchurchCape Town
CHC - CPT
CHCCPT
Christchurch
Thu 20/11
09:15-16:45
2 stops42h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 29/11
13:40-14:00
2 stops37h 20m
$2,358
ChristchurchCape Town
CHC - CPT
CHCCPT
Christchurch
Sun 2/11
05:05-20:15
2 stops26h 10m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 16/11
10:05-23:55
2 stops26h 50m
$2,412
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Tue 18/11
06:00-18:55
2 stops23h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 28/12
18:10-04:45
2 stops23h 35m
$2,438
ChristchurchCape Town
CHC - CPT
CHCCPT
Christchurch
Sun 9/11
09:15-11:40
2 stops61h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 13/11
13:40-00:25
2 stops47h 45m
$2,442
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Wed 11/2
15:05-16:45
2 stops36h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 22/2
13:40-11:15
1 stop34h 35m
$2,450
ChristchurchCape Town
CHC - CPT
CHCCPT
Christchurch
Thu 20/11
06:05-16:45
2 stops45h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 29/11
14:00-14:00
3 stops37h 00m
$2,454
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Tue 4/11
21:05-11:40
1 stop49h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 6/11
18:30-00:45
2 stops43h 15m
$2,489
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Thu 2/4
16:55-11:35
2 stops53h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 14/4
18:25-00:10
2 stops43h 45m
$2,501
AucklandCape Town
AKL - CPT
AKLCPT
Auckland Intl
Tue 18/11
06:00-18:55
2 stops23h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 30/12
18:10-04:45
2 stops23h 35m
$2,574
ChristchurchCape Town
CHC - CPT
CHCCPT
Christchurch
Thu 4/12
06:05-19:45
2 stops24h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/12
12:20-23:55
2 stops24h 35m
$3,045
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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 $1,278). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,014). 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?
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 22 October 2025.
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 8% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
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
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 22 October 2025.
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.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
8.0
Overall
8.1
Entertainment
8.2
Crew
8.3
Food
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentMuhammed,Jun 2025
DXB - DUR
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