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Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand from $838

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 20/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
10 Jul — 17 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 5 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,380

One-way from

$859

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,928
7/9-14/9
  • 7/9-14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 84h 55m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
14/9
  • 14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 15m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($469 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($85 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 5 July 2025.

Sun 7/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/919:05AKL - JNB
2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,380
Sat 1/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 26/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7$1,384
Sun 10/820:55JNB - AKL
1 stop23h 10mSouth African
Wed 13/812:35AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSouth African
Deal found 3/7$1,416
Wed 12/1111:55DUR - AKL
2 stops29h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 10/214:40AKL - DUR
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,573
Mon 27/1014:15CPT - AKL
2 stops28h 55mSouth African
Mon 3/1114:30AKL - CPT
2 stops39h 25mSouth African
Deal found 5/7$1,626
Wed 26/1112:45JNB - AKL
1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 24/214:40AKL - JNB
1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/7$1,689
Tue 19/807:00CPT - CHC
2 stops30h 59mQantas Airways
Tue 26/806:00CHC - CPT
2 stops42h 35mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/7$1,865
Wed 12/1111:55DUR - AKL
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/213:45AKL - DUR
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/7$1,941
Sat 29/1110:40CPT - AKL
2 stops63h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 20/101:20AKL - CPT
2 stops43h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 3/7$1,951
Sun 9/1107:00CPT - AKL
2 stops29h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 13/1106:20AKL - CPT
2 stops27h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/7$2,013
Fri 28/1112:35CPT - AKL
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 26/413:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/7$2,023
Tue 18/1106:00CPT - AKL
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/1214:55AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7$2,083

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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

Sun 7/9

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/9

19:05-07:40

2 stops46h 35m

$1,380

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/11

14:55-07:40

1 stop27h 45m

$1,384

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/8

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

$1,416

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/11

11:55-03:55

2 stops29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

14:40-10:35

2 stops30h 55m

$1,573

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

19:50-03:55

1 stop45h 05m

Auckland Intl

Sat 31/1

14:40-15:35

1 stop35h 55m

$1,606

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

14:15-06:10

2 stops28h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

14:30-18:55

2 stops39h 25m

$1,626

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/8

07:00-23:59

2 stops30h 59m

Christchurch

Tue 26/8

06:00-14:35

2 stops42h 35m

$1,865

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 12/11

11:55-03:55

2 stops29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

13:45-10:35

3 stops31h 50m

$1,941

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 29/11

10:40-13:20

2 stops63h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 20/1

01:20-09:25

2 stops43h 05m

$1,951

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/11

07:00-23:00

2 stops29h 00m

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

06:20-22:50

2 stops27h 30m

$2,013

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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.

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 5 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 5 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.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Hemshika,Jun 2025

DXB - LGW

It was not good. As soon as we entered the plane, 2 girls in front of us bend their seats down completely and startes sleeping within the next 2 minutes. I asked one of the air hostess to ask the girls to make them sit straight because we just entered the plane and we wanted to sit properly put our seat belts etc. The air hostess replied to me in the EK 009 plane that it's her right she can bend it but when we take off, she will have to straighten her seat. She never did because the air hostess never told her. The girls left their seats bent down and I had to intervene to ask them to straighten their seats because we had to eat. The girls kept telling us to please eat fast so they can bend down. What rubbish is this. Pressure to eat for their comfort and our discomfort.

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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 South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $902. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,133 while deals on Emirates start at $1,159 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 $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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