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

Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 20h 25m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11141 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

$962 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 Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,023 and $1,025, 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	$2,105
One-way from	$1,051
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,290

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84h 50m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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35h 40m total
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11:15-06:10

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$1,519

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09:00-22:25

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21:05-20:30

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$1,632

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $2,315). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,973). 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 76 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

1,630 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,630 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,687 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,630 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,533 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,630 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,121 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,630 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,715 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,630 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Wee Keng,May 2026

SIN - MNL

Was upgraded to Premium Economy seat as PPS member. SQ steward team prepared birthday cake for a colleague which I requested and didn’t follow up. Great service and a great way to fly.

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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 20h 25m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11141 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?
$962 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 Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,023 and $1,025, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $2,315). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,973). 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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RwandAir	Cheapest$1,262	Average$2,794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,333	Average$2,449	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,410	Average$2,282	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,722	Average$2,500	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,767	Average$2,961	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,796	Average$2,730	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	Cheapest$1,814	Average$2,387	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,547	Average$3,509	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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