Cheap flights from Auckland to South Africa from $1,190

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
16 May — 23 May1
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 April 2026.

Sat 7/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 26/1112:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop45h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4$2,010
Mon 2/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 22/1120:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,017
Thu 6/822:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/920:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4$2,056
Tue 24/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 1/1213:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,076
Sun 15/1111:20
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 30/1113:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops23h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/4$2,110
Tue 3/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/1120:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4$2,115
Tue 24/1116:35
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 00m
Emirates
Mon 30/1122:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops29h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4$2,120
Sun 3/515:55
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Emirates
Sat 16/522:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops29h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4$2,123
Wed 13/515:15
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 00m
Emirates
Wed 20/510:05
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops28h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4$2,127
Sun 15/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1112:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop45h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/4$2,133
Wed 27/513:00
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops56h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/616:35
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops67h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$2,167
Fri 23/1015:10
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops53h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 26/1010:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops41h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 14/4$2,220

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 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,056

One-way from

$1,190

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,284
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/8-10/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 45m total
  • Auckland to South Africa
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • Auckland to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to South Africa 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 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

20:30-20:35

1 stop34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,157

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/4

06:00-16:15

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

22:20-09:55

1 stop25h 35m

$2,266

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 27/4

06:45-20:35

2 stops47h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/6

19:10-09:55

1 stop28h 45m

$2,266

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

16:05-20:35

2 stops38h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,274

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

13:40-16:40

2 stops37h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 27/5

18:25-14:05

2 stops33h 40m

$2,294

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/8

20:30-16:15

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

22:20-13:20

2 stops29h 00m

$2,328

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/8

14:10-19:20

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-12:20

1 stop29h 55m

$2,333
Fastest return journey

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/8

20:30-16:15

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,333

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 6/6

18:25-09:55

1 stop29h 30m

$2,364

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/5

16:10-16:35

3 stops58h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 6/6

18:40-09:55

1 stop29h 15m

$2,411

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to South Africa

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Africa (average of $1,822). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,801). 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 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 April 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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 Emirates and Singapore Airlines fly from Auckland to South Africa in about 29h 15m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 50m. The distance between Auckland and South Africa is about 11739 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 Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $729. Users have also found prices from $781 and $924 on Singapore Airlines and Qantas 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Africa (average of $1,822). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $2,801). 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 8 airlines flying from Auckland to South Africa

Discover the top 8 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 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$956Average$2,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,023Average$1,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,292Average$3,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,347Average$2,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,626Average$2,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,657Average$2,828FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,812Average$2,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,964Average$2,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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