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Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand from $946

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 25/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
12 Feb — 19 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 13 January 2026.

Thu 19/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/419:05
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,752
Thu 30/414:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/622:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,753
Fri 8/514:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/622:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,755
Fri 1/511:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 31/508:20
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,772
Tue 17/1120:35
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop22h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/114:30
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/1$1,786
Mon 16/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops44h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 30/319:05
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops47h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$1,788
Tue 17/1120:35
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop22h 35m
South African
Tue 5/114:30
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop25h 35m
South African
Deal found 10/1$1,840
Mon 23/1112:25
DUR
-
AKL
2 stops45h 45m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/1223:45
AKL
-
DUR
2 stops46h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,851
Sun 11/1020:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop22h 05m
South African
Sun 18/1012:35
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 40m
South African
Deal found 11/1$1,882
Mon 6/411:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops49h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 13/420:35
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops45h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1$1,892
Thu 26/211:15
DUR
-
AKL
2 stops26h 10m
Qantas Airways
Thu 5/306:00
AKL
-
DUR
2 stops39h 40m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 12/1$1,989
Tue 10/216:45
DUR
-
AKL
2 stops25h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 20/412:35
AKL
-
DUR
2 stops30h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/1$2,026

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 13 January 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,752

One-way from

$946

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,311
19/3-20/4
  • 19/3-20/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 86h 00m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 50m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($470 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 13 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to New Zealand that are best for you.

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JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

11:20-14:05

2 stops40h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 31/5

08:20-07:40

2 stops33h 20m

$1,772

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

11:00-13:25

1 stop39h 25m

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/3

19:05-07:40

2 stops47h 35m

$1,807

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

19:50-12:20

1 stop30h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

14:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

$1,903

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

17:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

06:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

$1,937

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

$1,950

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

17:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

06:45-15:00

1 stop19h 15m

$1,953

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,965

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

11:20-12:15

2 stops38h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,972

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

11:00-23:00

2 stops49h 00m

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

07:35-07:25

2 stops34h 50m

$1,986

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 26/2

11:15-00:25

2 stops26h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

06:00-10:40

2 stops39h 40m

$1,989

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Deals found on 13/1

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,005). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,637). 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 13 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
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Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,431 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
1,130 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
970 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

ATH - EWR

Smooth flight, good entertainment choices. Bad legroom in economy and mediocre food.
South African
7.3
Good
52 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,466 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

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 South Africa to New Zealand?

    A quick flight from South Africa to New Zealand can take about 18h 30m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,937. 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 $732. Cathay Pacific flights start at $805 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $897 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $1,005). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,637). 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$1,325Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,403Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,584Average$2,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,649Average$2,056FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,737Average$2,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,047Average$2,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,170Average$2,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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