Cheap flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg from $1,061

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 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
5 Sep — 12 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Johannesburg

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Johannesburg flight deals. Data was last updated 31 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,888

One-way from

$1,061

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,949
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 14/10-21/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 25m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 4/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($479 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 August 2025.

Tue 14/1014:15AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/1011:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,888
Mon 20/1014:15AKL - JNB
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/1011:05JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,891
Wed 15/1014:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 22/1011:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$1,924
Fri 7/1123:45AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/8$1,925
Tue 4/1101:15AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/1119:50JNB - AKL
1 stop32h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/8$1,932
Mon 20/1013:35AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSouth African
Thu 30/1020:35JNB - AKL
1 stop22h 35mSouth African
Deal found 30/8$1,949
Thu 23/1014:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Sat 29/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/8$1,959
Mon 13/1016:40CHC - JNB
2 stops34h 35mEmirates
Mon 20/1022:20JNB - CHC
2 stops40h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/8$2,002
Wed 15/1014:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/8$2,008
Wed 5/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/8$2,010
Sun 9/1120:55WLG - JNB
2 stops45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:05JNB - WLG
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/8$2,035
Sun 26/1020:00WLG - JNB
2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1111:05JNB - WLG
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/8$2,041

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New Zealand

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Johannesburg

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

14:15-14:20

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

11:20-12:40

1 stop38h 20m

$1,888

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

14:15-09:35

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

11:05-00:25

2 stops50h 20m

$1,891

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/10

14:15-16:10

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

11:20-12:40

1 stop38h 20m

$1,924

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

23:45-15:35

1 stop26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

$1,925

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

01:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:50-15:20

1 stop32h 30m

$1,932

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/11

23:45-15:25

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

$1,939

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

13:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

20:35-06:10

1 stop22h 35m

$1,949

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/10

14:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

$1,959

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 13/10

16:40-16:15

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

22:20-01:20

2 stops40h 00m

$2,002

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 9/11

20:55-07:40

2 stops45h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

11:05-17:10

2 stops43h 05m

$2,035

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/8

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of $1,145). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 August 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 Johannesburg as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated 31 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African from New Zealand to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Emirates fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg in about 28h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 15m. There are 12162 km between New Zealand and Johannesburg. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $1,102 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $1,105 and Singapore Airlines from $1,125 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of $1,145). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 31 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$884Average$2,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,480Average$2,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,548Average$2,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,640Average$2,205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,693Average$2,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,756Average$2,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,865Average$2,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,921Average$2,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,216Average$2,960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,284Average$3,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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