Cheap flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg from $1,249

AKL — JNB
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
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

Mon 16/1118:10 -
2 stops33h 30m
Mon 30/1122:15 -
2 stops29h 00m
Deal found 5/11$2,209
Mon 16/1117:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Sun 22/1120:20 -
2 stops41h 05m
Deal found 4/11$2,287
Tue 17/1117:45 -
2 stops32h 30m
Wed 2/1213:45 -
2 stops47h 25m
Deal found 6/11$2,303
Mon 23/1107:30 -
2 stops44h 10m
Tue 8/1222:15 -
2 stops34h 15m
Deal found 7/11$2,305
Tue 17/1121:05 -
1 stop30h 35m
Wed 2/1218:50 -
2 stops42h 15m
Deal found 5/11$2,314
Mon 16/1121:05 -
1 stop34h 25m
Sun 22/1118:50 -
2 stops42h 55m
Deal found 4/11$2,316
Sun 15/1117:45 -
2 stops32h 50m
Mon 30/1113:45 -
2 stops47h 35m
Deal found 5/11$2,343
Sat 7/1116:30 -
2 stops48h 05m
Thu 26/1122:15 -
2 stops38h 35m
Deal found 5/11$2,483
Mon 16/1106:00 -
1 stop20h 00m
Mon 30/1117:35 -
1 stop19h 24m
Deal found 5/11$2,492
Mon 9/1120:25 -
3 stops59h 05m
Mon 16/1118:50 -
3 stops50h 00m
Deal found 6/11$2,516
Mon 9/1106:05 -
1 stop19h 55m
Mon 16/1117:35 -
1 stop19h 15m
Deal found 6/11$2,557
Thu 19/1107:00 -
1 stop19h 00m
Mon 23/1117:35 -
1 stop16h 30m
Deal found 7/11$2,617

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

$2,134

One-way from

$1,249

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,426
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 84h 50m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 31/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($188 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC Christchurch - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/3

12:00-06:10

1 stop29h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,288

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL Auckland Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/2

06:20-06:10

2 stops34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,398

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC Christchurch - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/3

21:50-08:40

3 stops45h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,445

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC Christchurch - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 21/12

15:55-15:00

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,737

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL Auckland Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

15:15-06:10

1 stop49h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,831

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC Christchurch - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 20/12

15:55-15:00

2 stops58h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,928

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC Christchurch - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 25/12

13:30-15:00

1 stop36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,977

QueenstownJohannesburg

ZQN Queenstown Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZQNJNB

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/12

21:00-08:25

3 stops46h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,007

QueenstownJohannesburg

ZQN Queenstown Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ZQNJNB

Queenstown Intl

Sun 6/12

13:20-16:40

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,045

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL Auckland Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/1

13:15-13:55

3 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$2,049

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg

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Cheapflights Insights

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of $2,326). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,973). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg is 76 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.1

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

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

    Airlines like Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Qantas Airways fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg in about 19h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 50m. There are 11141 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 $990 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $1,036 and Cathay Pacific from $1,039 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of $2,326). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,973). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest$1,285Average$2,921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,429Average$2,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,638Average$2,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,745Average$2,565FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,799Average$2,712FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,850Average$2,601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapest$2,040Average$2,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,581Average$3,506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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