Cheap flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg from $1,295

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
15 Nov — 22 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 16 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,922

One-way from

$1,295

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,027
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 16/11-23/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 15m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
22/10
  • 22/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($516 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 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 16 October 2025.

Sun 16/1123:45AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,922
Mon 3/1107:00AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1111:20JNB - AKL
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$1,943
Tue 11/1107:00AKL - JNB
2 stops60h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,952
Mon 20/1014:15AKL - JNB
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,003
Thu 13/1117:00AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 20/1113:40JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 14/10$2,024
Mon 3/1101:15AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Tue 25/1119:55JNB - AKL
1 stop40h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,029
Tue 4/1109:00AKL - JNB
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/1109:50JNB - AKL
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,167
Tue 11/1115:05AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Tue 18/1122:20JNB - AKL
2 stops34h 10mEmirates
Deal found 15/10$2,190
Fri 31/1018:20CHC - JNB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Fri 5/1218:50JNB - CHC
2 stops32h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/10$2,270
Tue 4/1116:20WLG - JNB
2 stops35h 15mEmirates
Thu 20/1122:20JNB - WLG
2 stops30h 00mEmirates
Deal found 16/10$2,295
Sat 25/1018:20CHC - JNB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Mon 27/1018:50JNB - CHC
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/10$2,300
Tue 4/1106:05WLG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Thu 20/1117:30JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/10$2,463

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New Zealand

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Johannesburg

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

15:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-13:55

2 stops31h 05m

$1,978

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 9/2

21:00-18:35

2 stops32h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:55-14:30

2 stops31h 35m

$2,001

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

15:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

13:40-13:20

1 stop36h 40m

$2,041

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

01:15-06:10

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:55-13:25

1 stop30h 30m

$2,050

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

11:20-06:10

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:55-15:10

2 stops32h 15m

$2,193

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/1

13:35-18:35

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:55-15:10

2 stops32h 15m

$2,193

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

01:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:55-13:25

1 stop30h 30m

$2,262

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 31/10

18:20-20:35

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

18:50-14:30

2 stops32h 40m

$2,270

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 4/11

16:20-16:35

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

22:20-15:20

2 stops30h 00m

$2,295

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/11

14:20-20:35

3 stops41h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/11

22:20-19:30

2 stops34h 10m

$2,298

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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 $1,361). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,985). 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 16 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from New Zealand to Johannesburg is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 16 October 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

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, Emirates, and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg in about 19h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 25m. There are 11753 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 $1,327 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $1,351 and Qantas Airways from $1,727 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.

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

    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 $1,361). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,985). 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 16 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$912Average$2,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,307Average$2,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,511Average$2,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,676Average$2,684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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South AfricanCheapest$1,733Average$2,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,804Average$2,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,908Average$2,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,989Average$2,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,211Average$2,930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,355Average$3,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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