Cheap flights from Auckland to South Africa from $1,070

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
15 Jan — 22 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 December 2025.

Wed 24/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 14/111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops47h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,918
Mon 22/1213:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1211:20JNB - AKL
2 stops49h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$2,943
Thu 25/1206:00AKL - CPT
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/217:15CPT - AKL
2 stops75h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/12$3,031
Wed 24/1213:25AKL - CPT
2 stops38h 20mEmirates
Sat 31/113:40CPT - AKL
2 stops38h 00mEmirates
Deal found 15/12$3,065
Wed 24/1215:05AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Sat 24/122:20JNB - AKL
2 stops29h 35mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$3,108
Wed 24/1215:05AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Wed 14/110:25JNB - AKL
2 stops38h 50mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$3,274
Thu 25/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Thu 1/111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/12$3,281
Wed 24/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 14/111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12$3,285
Wed 24/1213:25AKL - JNB
2 stops38h 10mEmirates
Sat 17/110:25JNB - AKL
2 stops38h 50mEmirates
Deal found 16/12$3,333
Thu 25/1214:20AKL - CPT
3 stops37h 25mEmirates
Thu 5/218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops33h 10mEmirates
Deal found 14/12$3,361
Wed 24/1215:05AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 30mEmirates
Fri 16/110:25JNB - AKL
2 stops38h 50mEmirates
Deal found 15/12$3,477
Sat 20/1206:00AKL - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/108:50CPT - AKL
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,582

Find flight deals from Auckland to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Auckland to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,878

One-way from

$1,070

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,747
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 23/2-16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 90h 25m total
  • Auckland to South Africa
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 4/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 50h 00m total
  • Auckland to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($427 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

15:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

13:45-13:20

1 stop36h 35m

$1,902

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

10:15-07:40

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

$1,942

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

10:10-07:25

1 stop32h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

11:20-12:40

1 stop38h 20m

$1,971

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

14:55-07:25

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

11:20-19:10

2 stops44h 50m

$2,038

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/2

16:10-18:35

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

11:00-06:45

1 stop32h 45m

$2,063

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

06:00-07:25

2 stops36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

11:00-19:10

2 stops45h 10m

$2,106

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

13:45-12:20

1 stop36h 35m

$2,114

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

14:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:50-13:00

2 stops31h 10m

$2,206

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/3

11:20-09:25

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 23/6

10:40-22:25

3 stops49h 45m

$2,386

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/4

13:00-11:50

2 stops56h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

16:40-11:25

2 stops56h 45m

$2,388

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 15/12

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to South Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to South Africa

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Africa (average of $1,271). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,776). 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 AKL to ZA?

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

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Auckland to South Africa by exploring options for tickets at midday.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to South Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to South Africa flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated 16 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Auckland to South Africa by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to South Africa?

    If you book a flight to South Africa from Auckland, you will be flying from Auckland Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Auckland Intl (AKL) is located 17.9 km from the centre of Auckland.

  • How long is the flight from Auckland to South Africa?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and Turkish Airlines fly from Auckland to South Africa in about 31h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 25h 25m. The distance between Auckland and South Africa is about 12162 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $779. Users have also found prices from $795 and $909 on Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Auckland to South Africa?

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to South Africa 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 Auckland to South Africa?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Africa (average of $1,271). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,776). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Auckland to South Africa

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 134,765 searches. Data last updated 16 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
RwandAirCheapest$1,380Average$2,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,496Average$1,985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,693Average$2,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,719Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,773Average$2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,887Average$2,302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,975Average$2,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$2,080Average$2,393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,206Average$3,490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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