How long is the flight from New Zealand to South Africa?

Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 34h 40m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11739 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

$955 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $1,021 and $1,024, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

When flying from New Zealand to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

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Find flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

Round-trip from	$2,135
One-way from	$1,289
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,299

Singapore Airlines
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4 total stops
68h 55m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways
15/11-31/12
2 total stops
32h 50m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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15:15-09:25

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$1,384

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $2,302). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,995). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa?

The price you pay for your flight from New Zealand to South Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 77 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from New Zealand to South Africa have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,623 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,623 reviews

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8.2

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1,623 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,678 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,623 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,513 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,623 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,109 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,623 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,717 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,623 reviews

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1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Sanku,Jul 2026

TRV - SIN

Very bad, not able check in using the email link. Very bad quality food. No TV in front of the seats.

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to South Africa?
Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 34h 40m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11739 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?
$955 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Singapore Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $1,021 and $1,024, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $2,302). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,995). 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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Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,096	Average$2,495	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,204	Average$2,792	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,412	Average$2,271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,640	Average$2,532	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,772	Average$2,970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,816	Average$2,253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,828	Average$2,708	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,551	Average$3,514	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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