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Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand from $842

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 19/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
21 Jul — 28 Jul1
1 adult

Cheap 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 16 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,377

One-way from

$842

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,896
South African
  • South African
  • 25/8-1/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 19/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 38h 20m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($514 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 16 July 2025.

Mon 25/820:55JNB - AKL
1 stop23h 10mSouth African
Mon 1/912:35AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSouth African
Deal found 15/7$1,377
Tue 2/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 10/913:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/7$1,404
Tue 25/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/206:10AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/7$1,419
Sat 22/1107:00DUR - AKL
2 stops36h 10mSouth African
Wed 14/114:30AKL - DUR
2 stops29h 10mSouth African
Deal found 14/7$1,482
Wed 13/820:25CPT - AKL
2 stops47h 40mSouth African
Wed 20/812:35AKL - CPT
2 stops31h 50mSouth African
Deal found 16/7$1,734
Sun 7/916:50JNB - AKL
2 stops47h 55mRwandAir
Tue 23/913:15AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mRwandAir
Deal found 14/7$1,760
Mon 1/918:40DUR - AKL
2 stops55h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1114:55AKL - DUR
2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/7$1,775
Thu 6/1112:35CPT - AKL
1 stop45h 15mQatar Airways
Thu 13/1123:35AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,881
Mon 28/709:00CPT - AKL
2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 31/706:00AKL - CPT
2 stops42h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,896
Sat 30/810:55DUR - AKL
2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 6/906:00AKL - DUR
2 stops38h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,919
Mon 28/707:00CPT - CHC
2 stops30h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/806:00CHC - CPT
2 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,958
Thu 24/709:00CPT - CHC
2 stops28h 59mQantas Airways
Mon 28/706:00CHC - CPT
2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/7$1,961

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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 16 July 2025.
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

Mon 25/8

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

$1,377

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/9

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,404

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/2

06:10-07:40

2 stops36h 30m

$1,419

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 22/11

07:00-06:10

2 stops36h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 14/1

14:30-08:40

2 stops29h 10m

$1,482

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/8

20:25-06:05

2 stops47h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 20/8

12:35-10:25

2 stops31h 50m

$1,734

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

16:50-02:45

2 stops47h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/9

13:15-14:20

2 stops35h 05m

$1,760

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 1/9

18:40-11:40

2 stops55h 00m

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/11

14:55-10:30

2 stops30h 35m

$1,775

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

12:35-20:50

1 stop45h 15m

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

23:35-17:25

1 stop28h 50m

$1,881

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 28/7

09:00-23:00

2 stops28h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

06:00-14:35

2 stops42h 35m

$1,896

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 30/8

10:55-00:35

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/9

06:00-10:20

2 stops38h 20m

$1,919

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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 $110). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 16 July 2025.

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.

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 16 July 2025.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to New Zealand one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $842. South African flights start at $849 while deals on Emirates start at $1,171 one-way.

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

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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 $110). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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$1,284Average$1,567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,388Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,531Average$2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,626Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,669Average$2,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,788Average$2,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest$2,006Average$2,829FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,096Average$2,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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