Cheap flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg from $1,200

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Johannesburg

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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 1 April 2026.

Tue 15/914:10
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop38h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 28/1019:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,871
Mon 19/1015:10
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop38h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 27/1019:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,895
Mon 9/1117:00
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/1119:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,897
Mon 9/1101:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 24/1119:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,899
Tue 3/1115:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop38h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 24/1119:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$1,902
Sun 15/1117:00
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/1119:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,909
Tue 13/1000:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 28/1019:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop32h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/3$1,970
Mon 11/522:15
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 26/520:40
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3$1,984
Wed 12/810:50
CHC
-
JNB
1 stop65h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 7/919:50
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops41h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 30/3$2,137
Wed 12/816:35
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops38h 00m
Emirates
Mon 7/910:05
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3$2,138
Mon 4/517:45
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops32h 30m
Emirates
Sun 31/522:20
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops40h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 1/4$2,152
Thu 14/517:45
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops32h 30m
Emirates
Thu 21/510:05
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3$2,176

Find 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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,871

One-way from

$1,200

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,343
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/9-28/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 27/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($356 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($87 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/8

22:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

14:45-19:35

1 stop42h 50m

$2,140

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/8

16:05-16:15

2 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

22:20-14:05

2 stops29h 45m

$2,213

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 14/5

15:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

10:05-23:55

2 stops27h 50m

$2,253

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 12/5

15:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

13:30-13:35

2 stops38h 05m

$2,262

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

06:20-20:35

2 stops48h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

22:20-00:10

2 stops39h 50m

$2,265

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

20:30-16:15

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

19:10-19:10

2 stops38h 00m

$2,281

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

20:30-16:15

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

22:20-16:50

2 stops32h 30m

$2,289

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 20/4

13:05-05:30

2 stops50h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:10-14:45

2 stops33h 35m

$2,425
Fastest return journey

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 14/5

06:05-16:25

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

$2,574

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 11/7

17:45-05:30

2 stops45h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

19:10-00:10

2 stops43h 00m

$2,684

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of $1,331). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,796). 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 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 1 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific 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.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg in about 27h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 13h 55m. 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 $748 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from $801 and Air New Zealand from $945 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of $1,331). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,796). 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 8 airlines flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg

Discover the top 8 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 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$913Average$2,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,049Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,270Average$2,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,694Average$2,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,713Average$2,568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,892Average$2,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,011Average$2,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,271Average$3,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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