Cheap flights from Africa to New Zealand from $865

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 17/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
16 Nov — 23 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Cheapest flights from Africa to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 October 2025.

Sun 26/1011:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 9/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$1,561
Sun 26/1011:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/1106:10AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,568
Mon 10/1111:20JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,588
Thu 6/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 21/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/10$1,620
Tue 28/1011:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 4/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/10$1,705
Tue 28/1011:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/1119:15AKL - JNB
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,714
Mon 20/1011:20JNB - AKL
2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/1019:15AKL - JNB
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,723
Sat 8/1111:20JNB - AKL
2 stops38h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,726
Sun 9/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Thu 13/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 14/10$1,730
Thu 6/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 21/1120:35AKL - JNB
2 stops45h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/10$1,742
Sat 29/1102:20CAI - AKL
2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 7/1216:20AKL - CAI
3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/10$1,803
Thu 13/1113:00CAI - AKL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Thu 20/1122:00AKL - CAI
1 stop44h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/10$1,920

Cheap flight deals from Africa to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 17 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,493

One-way from

$865

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$3,027
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 29/3-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 35m total
  • Africa to New Zealand
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 17/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 05m total
  • Africa to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($595 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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Customise your flight search to find flights from Africa to New Zealand 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 17 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to New Zealand that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

11:00-12:20

2 stops38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/4

14:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,737

CairoAuckland

CAI - AKL

CAIAKL

Cairo

Sun 30/11

05:25-12:15

2 stops43h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/12

16:20-03:40

3 stops46h 20m

$1,803

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

11:00-13:25

1 stop39h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/11

06:00-07:25

2 stops36h 25m

$1,815

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

11:00-14:05

2 stops40h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

20:35-07:25

2 stops45h 50m

$1,834

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,949

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

11:00-13:25

1 stop39h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/12

08:15-07:25

1 stop34h 10m

$1,970

CairoAuckland

CAI - AKL

CAIAKL

Cairo

Thu 12/2

05:25-05:30

3 stops37h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/2

13:45-03:40

2 stops48h 55m

$2,023

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

06:45-15:00

1 stop19h 15m

$2,030

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/11

06:45-15:00

1 stop19h 15m

$2,040

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

06:15-15:00

1 stop19h 45m

$2,047

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to New Zealand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Zealand from Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to New Zealand

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,010). Flying from Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 AF to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 October 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Africa to New Zealand at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 6% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 17 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Africa to New Zealand. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,949, Qantas Airways can have you in New Zealand from Africa in 19h 55m. The distance from Africa to New Zealand is about 12162 km. 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 Africa to New Zealand one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $867 on Sichuan Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from $881 and Qatar Airways from $1,123 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,010). Flying from Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,609). 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 9 airlines flying from Africa to New Zealand

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Africa to New Zealand. 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 17 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$1,336Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,407Average$1,744FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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China EasternCheapest$1,492Average$1,641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,590Average$2,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,698Average$2,039FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,746Average$2,483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,070Average$2,845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,180Average$2,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$2,843Average$2,979FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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