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

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 28h 40m. 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 Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $763. Singapore Airlines flights start at $933 while deals on Emirates start at $1,119 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 4 March 2026.

Thu 23/710:50

CHC

CPT

2 stops32h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 18/809:00

CPT

CHC

2 stops38h 30m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 3/3$1,902

Tue 12/513:00

AKL

CPT

2 stops56h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Sun 14/616:35

CPT

AKL

2 stops56h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,071

Tue 12/513:00

AKL

CPT

2 stops56h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Mon 15/616:35

CPT

AKL

2 stops53h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,088

Thu 12/1101:15

AKL

CPT

2 stops43h 10m

Singapore Airlines

Fri 27/1109:00

CPT

AKL

2 stops27h 35m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 2/3$2,097

Sun 15/1117:00

AKL

CPT

2 stops27h 25m

Singapore Airlines

Tue 15/1209:00

CPT

AKL

2 stops43h 20m

Singapore Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,107

Sun 19/410:10

AKL

CPT

2 stops59h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Sat 2/516:35

CPT

AKL

2 stops67h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,134

Mon 30/1114:55

AKL

CPT

2 stops36h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Tue 2/206:00

CPT

AKL

2 stops37h 45m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3$2,161

Thu 12/314:20

CHC

CPT

2 stops38h 10m

Multiple Airlines

Thu 19/306:00

CPT

CHC

2 stops43h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,166

Fri 16/1014:25

AKL

CPT

2 stops32h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 30/1007:00

CPT

AKL

2 stops43h 25m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 2/3$2,175

Wed 6/513:25

AKL

CPT

2 stops32h 15m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 15/507:00

CPT

AKL

2 stops42h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 3/3$2,176

Fri 15/510:10

AKL

CPT

2 stops59h 40m

Multiple Airlines

Fri 12/616:35

CPT

AKL

2 stops53h 50m

Multiple Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,205

Tue 12/509:00

AKL

CPT

3 stops60h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Sat 13/616:35

CPT

AKL

2 stops56h 50m

Turkish Airlines

Deal found 1/3$2,214

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Round-trip from	$1,902
One-way from	$1,196
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$2,173

Singapore Airlines
23/7-18/8
4 total stops
71h 05m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways
19/3
1 total stop
28h 40m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($90 potential savings vs. average return price).

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ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

10:40-23:35

3 stops26h 55m

$2,078

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

06:20-16:40

2 stops44h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

18:25-00:10

2 stops43h 45m

$2,364

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 4/8

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/8

10:40-00:40

3 stops28h 00m

$2,380

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

23:45-17:25

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

13:15-19:35

1 stop44h 20m

$2,425

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 17/4

06:00-16:40

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

13:15-00:10

2 stops48h 55m

$2,481

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

11:50-16:45

3 stops39h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/4

18:25-00:10

2 stops43h 45m

$2,493

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 28/4

06:30-09:25

3 stops36h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/5

10:40-00:40

3 stops28h 00m

$2,493

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

14:20-16:45

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

18:25-16:50

2 stops36h 25m

$2,493

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

06:10-16:45

2 stops45h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 8/4

18:25-18:45

3 stops38h 20m

$2,493

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-09:55

1 stop29h 30m

$2,527

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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 $1,233). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,956). 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, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,465 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.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,465 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

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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

3,540 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,465 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.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,001 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,465 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.

South African

7.5

Good

56 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,465 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

3,745 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,465 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 28h 40m. 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 Qantas Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $763. Singapore Airlines flights start at $933 while deals on Emirates start at $1,119 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 $1,233). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,956). 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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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,662	Average$2,411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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South African	Cheapest$1,789	Average$2,347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,028	Average$2,395	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,546	Average$3,798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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