Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand from $902

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
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 22 March 2026.

Tue 5/514:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/622:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,668
Tue 5/520:40
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/522:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/3$1,682
Fri 10/420:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/422:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3$1,729
Sat 16/514:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/722:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,750
Thu 16/420:40
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/422:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,757
Mon 6/420:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/422:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop44h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,777
Mon 30/320:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 14/422:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,788
Tue 5/514:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 12/522:15
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops38h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/3$1,803
Fri 1/509:25
JNB
-
AKL
3 stops48h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/522:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,817
Tue 5/514:40
DUR
-
AKL
2 stops29h 20m
South African
Tue 12/512:35
AKL
-
DUR
2 stops36h 15m
South African
Deal found 20/3$1,872
Sun 3/515:20
DUR
-
AKL
2 stops28h 40m
South African
Sun 10/512:35
AKL
-
DUR
2 stops39h 30m
South African
Deal found 19/3$1,884
Tue 1/1212:25
DUR
-
AKL
2 stops45h 45m
Qatar Airways
Sun 14/223:45
AKL
-
DUR
2 stops46h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,927

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,668

One-way from

$902

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,839
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 50m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($423 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($80 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 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 22 March 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 11/8

15:20-06:00

2 stops28h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/11

14:30-08:40

2 stops29h 10m

$1,863

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 5/5

14:40-06:00

2 stops29h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/5

12:35-14:50

2 stops36h 15m

$1,872

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

20:40-19:35

1 stop36h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

22:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

$1,894

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:40-19:35

1 stop36h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/6

22:05-16:10

1 stop28h 05m

$1,928

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 10/9

13:15-19:35

1 stop44h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 30/9

23:15-17:30

1 stop29h 15m

$1,944
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

22:30-04:05

1 stop19h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

09:40-20:05

1 stop20h 25m

$2,009

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:50-08:25

1 stop26h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

$2,023

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/8

15:20-07:50

3 stops30h 30m

Christchurch

Thu 29/10

06:05-12:40

2 stops41h 35m

$2,048

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

09:00-00:20

2 stops29h 20m

Christchurch

Mon 11/5

06:00-12:40

2 stops40h 40m

$2,060

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

22:30-04:05

1 stop19h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

09:40-20:05

1 stop20h 25m

$2,113

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

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,286). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,572). 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 22 March 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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 19h 35m. South African provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,009. 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 $605. Cathay Pacific flights start at $795 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $887 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?

    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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,286). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,572). 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$1,309Average$1,708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,358Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,550Average$2,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,571Average$2,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,724Average$2,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,015Average$2,672FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,143Average$2,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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