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

A quick flight from South Africa to New Zealand can take about 20h 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,193. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $628. South African flights start at $838 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $911 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to NZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to New Zealand as you normally would.

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.

How can I find direct flights from South 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 South Africa to New Zealand.

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

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.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $2,112). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,705). 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.

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

Booking 34 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

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Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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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

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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

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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

7.7

Good

66 reviews

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8.2

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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

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1,123 reviews

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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.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,706 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,632 reviews

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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.

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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 20h 05m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,193. 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $628. South African flights start at $838 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $911 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.
How can I find direct flights from South 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 South Africa to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $2,112). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,705). 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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Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,258	Average$1,918	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	Cheapest$1,577	Average$2,067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
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Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,859	Average$2,417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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