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Cheap flights from Africa to New Zealand from $938

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 26/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
18 Feb — 25 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,760

One-way from

$938

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

December

Average price

$2,335
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/3-10/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Africa to New Zealand
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China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 26/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 35m total
  • Africa to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($382 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($101 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 19 January 2026.

Thu 30/711:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 26/813:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1$1,750
Tue 3/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop39h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 10/314:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1$1,760
Thu 30/711:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 26/806:10
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,762
Thu 30/711:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Fri 28/813:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 17/1$1,769
Fri 1/511:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/506:10
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,771
Wed 26/811:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/913:40
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops52h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,779
Tue 9/611:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops46h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/706:10
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1$1,784
Sun 5/711:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 18/713:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1$1,786
Fri 13/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops50h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 18/713:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,812
Tue 7/711:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 21/713:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 18/1$1,814
Tue 21/416:35
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops67h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 27/410:10
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops59h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,824
Tue 12/510:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/714:10
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops53h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/1$1,850

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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 19 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Africa

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

11:20-14:05

2 stops40h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

08:20-07:40

2 stops33h 20m

$1,771

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/7

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,786

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/7

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 23/7

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,845

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Fri 24/7

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,845

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/7

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,845

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

16:35-08:25

2 stops53h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

10:10-11:50

2 stops59h 40m

$1,873

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/5

16:35-08:25

2 stops53h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/5

10:10-11:50

2 stops59h 40m

$1,873

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

06:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,950

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

17:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

06:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,951

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

21:55-04:45

1 stop19h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/3

08:30-18:50

1 stop21h 20m

$1,951

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to New Zealand

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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 $1,006). Flying from Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,604). 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 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 19 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,139 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,479 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $1,967, Cathay Pacific can have you in New Zealand from Africa in 29h 55m. The distance from Africa to New Zealand is about 10997 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 $732 on South African. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $800 and Cathay Pacific from $806 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.

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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 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 $1,006). Flying from Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,604). 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 Africa to New Zealand

Discover the top 8 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 19 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$1,326Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,400Average$1,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,584Average$2,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapest$1,595Average$1,636FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,643Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,737Average$2,505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,049Average$2,799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,172Average$2,221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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