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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cape Town from $1,587

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 27/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
7 Jul — 14 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,866

One-way from

$1,587

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,252
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/11-2/12
  • 4 total stops
  • 56h 45m total
  • New Zealand to Cape Town
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 27/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 35m total
  • New Zealand to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($369 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($113 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

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 2 July 2025.

Sun 23/1115:15AKL - CPT
2 stops29h 10mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/1209:00CPT - AKL
2 stops27h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7$1,866
Mon 10/1114:35AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 50mSouth African
Mon 24/1119:35CPT - AKL
2 stops47h 35mSouth African
Deal found 30/6$1,945
Mon 10/1114:40AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1112:20CPT - AKL
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,066
Mon 10/1114:40AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1118:55CPT - AKL
1 stop46h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6$2,068
Sun 9/1115:45CHC - CPT
2 stops36h 00mEmirates
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - CHC
2 stops37h 20mEmirates
Deal found 29/6$2,355
Mon 13/1021:10AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 25mEmirates
Tue 21/1013:05CPT - AKL
2 stops38h 30mEmirates
Deal found 30/6$2,366
Wed 13/806:20CHC - CPT
2 stops63h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 20/818:05CPT - CHC
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6$2,422
Sun 9/1106:00CHC - CPT
3 stops38h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 13/1110:40CPT - CHC
3 stops27h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6$2,480

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 23/11

15:15-09:25

2 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/12

09:00-23:35

2 stops27h 35m

$1,866

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

14:35-13:25

2 stops33h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

19:35-06:10

2 stops47h 35m

$1,945

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

14:40-10:30

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

12:20-06:10

2 stops30h 50m

$2,066

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 10/11

14:40-10:30

1 stop30h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/11

18:55-03:55

1 stop46h 00m

$2,068

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

21:10-11:35

1 stop49h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 21/10

13:05-14:35

2 stops38h 30m

$2,366

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 13/8

08:20-16:50

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

18:25-14:45

2 stops34h 20m

$2,421

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 13/8

06:20-11:35

2 stops63h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/8

18:05-12:55

3 stops32h 50m

$2,422

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/12

06:20-19:55

2 stops24h 35m

$1,587

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/12

14:40-10:30

1 stop30h 50m

$1,604

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 27/12

15:05-16:45

2 stops36h 40m

$1,799

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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, 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?

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 2 July 2025.

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.

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 2 July 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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.

  • 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 $1,587. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,604 while deals on Emirates start at $1,799 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, 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,607Average$2,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,608Average$2,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,694Average$2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,916Average$2,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,963Average$2,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,653Average$3,648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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