Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand from $1,189

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
6 Jan — 13 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to New Zealand

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 December 2025.

Wed 24/1209:50JNB - AKL
2 stops51h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/117:20AKL - JNB
2 stops50h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,179
Wed 24/1209:50JNB - AKL
2 stops51h 40mEtihad Airways
Fri 23/107:00AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12$2,248
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Fri 23/114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12$2,300
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - AKL
2 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 23/106:00AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,327
Wed 24/1219:55JNB - AKL
1 stop40h 40mSingapore Airlines
Fri 23/115:15AKL - JNB
1 stop38h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/12$2,440
Tue 23/1221:55JNB - AKL
1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways
Sun 18/106:45AKL - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/12$2,445
Fri 26/1213:40JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 40mSingapore Airlines
Thu 15/115:15AKL - JNB
1 stop38h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,563
Sun 14/1219:05JNB - AKL
2 stops48h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 18/123:45AKL - JNB
1 stop39h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12$2,622

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,756

One-way from

$1,189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,468
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 2/3-20/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to New Zealand
18/2
  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($472 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($84 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

06:15-07:40

2 stops35h 25m

$1,890

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

$1,942

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

06:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

$2,016

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

22:30-04:45

1 stop20h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/5

06:00-16:25

1 stop20h 25m

$2,023

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

11:20-19:35

2 stops46h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 17/5

09:20-06:10

2 stops30h 50m

$2,068

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

14:45-20:35

1 stop42h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/6

22:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

$2,099

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

11:00-12:15

2 stops38h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

20:35-07:25

2 stops45h 50m

$2,170

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

09:50-16:55

2 stops44h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/6

08:55-08:20

2 stops33h 25m

$2,187

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

09:50-05:30

2 stops32h 40m

$1,189

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

$1,270

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Deals found on 4/12

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand (average of $1,339). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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 JNB to NZ?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 7 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 12% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday afternoons 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 7 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand?

    Qantas Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand in just under 19h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 12162 km between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and New Zealand.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for South African. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $729. Users have also found prices from $802 and $894 on Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand (average of $1,339). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,632). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$1,322Average$1,579FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,398Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,579Average$1,865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,662Average$2,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,735Average$2,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,042Average$2,612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,163Average$2,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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