Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand from $968

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 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
2 Feb — 9 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 January 2026.

Tue 10/311:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/308:30AKL - JNB
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,685
Fri 1/511:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 31/508:20AKL - JNB
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,689
Tue 14/411:20JNB - AKL
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/413:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/12$1,711
Tue 5/511:20JNB - AKL
2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 17/608:20AKL - JNB
2 stops33h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,713
Fri 11/911:20JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 18/913:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/1$1,736
Fri 8/511:55JNB - AKL
1 stop45h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 21/622:15AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,762
Sat 14/207:00CPT - CHC
2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways
Mon 9/306:05CHC - CPT
2 stops27h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,966
Mon 16/211:15DUR - AKL
2 stops24h 45mQantas Airways
Mon 23/206:45AKL - DUR
2 stops38h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$1,985
Tue 17/207:00DUR - AKL
2 stops34h 45mQantas Airways
Tue 24/208:30AKL - DUR
2 stops37h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/1$2,058
Wed 4/311:15DUR - AKL
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/308:30AKL - DUR
2 stops37h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$2,060
Sun 15/218:40DUR - AKL
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 22/208:30AKL - DUR
2 stops25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$2,096
Sun 1/311:15DUR - AKL
2 stops30h 30mQantas Airways
Tue 17/308:30AKL - DUR
2 stops37h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/1$2,105

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 3 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,685

One-way from

$968

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,318
10/3-19/3
  • 10/3-19/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 20m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 3/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 25m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($475 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 January 2026

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

New Zealand

Route

Departure

Return

Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

11:20-14:05

2 stops40h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 17/6

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,689

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

08:20-07:40

2 stops33h 20m

$1,691

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

11:20-22:55

2 stops49h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

20:35-07:40

2 stops45h 05m

$1,720

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

11:55-19:35

1 stop45h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 21/6

22:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

$1,765

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

11:55-19:35

1 stop45h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

22:05-17:15

1 stop29h 10m

$1,840

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-00:25

2 stops50h 25m

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

14:55-07:25

1 stop27h 30m

$1,921

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Sat 14/2

07:00-23:55

2 stops29h 55m

Christchurch

Mon 9/3

06:05-22:50

2 stops27h 45m

$1,966

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 17/2

07:00-04:45

2 stops34h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/2

08:30-10:40

2 stops37h 10m

$2,058

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/3

11:15-23:00

2 stops24h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

08:30-10:40

2 stops37h 10m

$2,060

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 1/3

11:15-04:45

2 stops30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/3

08:30-10:40

2 stops37h 10m

$2,105

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,004). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 3 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New Zealand, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

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

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

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

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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 29h 55m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,966. There are 10997 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 $693. Cathay Pacific flights start at $804 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $896 one-way.

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,004). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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$1,324Average$1,730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,401Average$1,671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,582Average$2,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,652Average$2,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,735Average$2,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,044Average$2,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,167Average$2,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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