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Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand from $888

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 20/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
14 Jun — 21 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 May 2026.

Fri 19/620:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 26/617:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,665
Tue 23/612:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/922:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,667
Wed 8/712:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops49h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,676
Tue 8/920:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Thu 15/1023:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,677
Tue 16/612:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/617:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,699
Fri 14/812:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 28/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops49h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,731
Sun 5/720:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops49h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,740
Fri 28/820:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 27/923:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,768
Sat 5/1212:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop45h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sat 9/123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,772
Wed 24/612:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/922:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,795
Thu 18/612:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 25/617:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/5$1,802
Tue 1/1212:25
DUR
-
AKL
2 stops45h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/223:45
AKL
-
DUR
2 stops46h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,821

Find flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to New Zealand flight deals. Data was last updated 15 May 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,665

One-way from

$888

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,849
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/6-26/6
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 50m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 50m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($410 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South 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 15 May 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/7

20:55-23:30

2 stops40h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 5/8

17:45-09:00

2 stops49h 15m

$1,740

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

20:55-23:30

2 stops40h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/6

17:45-11:00

2 stops51h 15m

$1,989

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/9

12:05-19:35

2 stops45h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

23:15-10:35

2 stops46h 20m

$1,993
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

18:45-22:55

1 stop18h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/7

06:45-16:25

1 stop19h 40m

$2,067

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-00:30

1 stop19h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 29/7

06:45-16:25

1 stop19h 40m

$2,069

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/8

22:30-04:05

1 stop19h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/8

09:40-20:05

1 stop20h 25m

$2,136

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/8

08:05-23:30

3 stops53h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/8

17:45-04:00

2 stops44h 15m

$2,226

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 16/6

13:15-23:30

2 stops48h 15m

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/7

17:45-10:15

2 stops50h 30m

$2,251

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 28/6

12:05-23:30

3 stops49h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/7

17:45-10:35

3 stops50h 50m

$2,290

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/9

18:40-09:55

1 stop29h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/10

21:10-16:35

1 stop30h 25m

$2,298

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Deals found on 12/5

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New Zealand

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

Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,665). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,578). 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 15 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New Zealand, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,572 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,331 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
South African
7.6
Good
62 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,037 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,515 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.3

Food

7.8

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 South Africa to New Zealand?

    A quick flight from South Africa to New Zealand can take about 18h 10m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,067. There are 12162 km between South Africa and New Zealand. 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 South Africa to New Zealand one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $552. Cathay Pacific flights start at $782 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $856 one-way.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on South 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 South Africa to New Zealand.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,665). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,578). 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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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$684Average$2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,295Average$1,723FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,321Average$1,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,614Average$2,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,684Average$2,374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,984Average$2,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,109Average$2,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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