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

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 45h 40m. 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 Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $989. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,159 while deals on Emirates start at $1,214 one-way.

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 Qatar Airways.

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.

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Average price	$2,695

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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 $2,174). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,060). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 36 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.

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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 45h 40m. 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 Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $989. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,159 while deals on Emirates start at $1,214 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 $2,174). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,060). 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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