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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $1,192

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
17 May — 24 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 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$2,012
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$2,019
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$2,078
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$2,112
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$2,117
Sun 15/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1120:20
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4$2,119
Tue 24/1116:35
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 00m
Emirates
Mon 30/1122:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops29h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4$2,122
Sun 3/515:55
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops34h 20m
Emirates
Sat 16/522:20
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops29h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4$2,126
Wed 13/515:15
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 00m
Emirates
Wed 20/510:05
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops28h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4$2,129
Sat 16/516:35
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops33h 40m
Emirates
Mon 8/610:05
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops28h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4$2,163
Mon 11/517:20
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops32h 55m
Emirates
Mon 18/519:10
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops31h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 13/4$2,189
Fri 29/515:45
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops34h 30m
Emirates
Fri 5/610:05
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops28h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4$2,195

Find flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,126

One-way from

$1,192

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,287
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 3/5-16/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 10m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 40m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($355 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 17 April 2026.
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Departure

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 1/6

15:40-05:30

2 stops47h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

22:20-14:40

2 stops30h 20m

$2,226

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

16:35-16:15

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,248

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Thu 28/5

06:20-05:30

2 stops57h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

10:05-00:20

2 stops28h 15m

$2,250

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 27/5

15:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/6

18:25-14:45

2 stops34h 20m

$2,260

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/8

14:10-19:20

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-22:15

1 stop39h 50m

$2,261

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

15:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,272

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 27/5

15:55-20:35

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:10-14:45

2 stops33h 35m

$2,292

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/8

15:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

19:10-09:55

1 stop28h 45m

$2,297

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 28/5

16:05-16:15

2 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

19:10-18:40

3 stops37h 30m

$2,302

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 27/5

11:40-16:15

3 stops38h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

22:20-19:10

2 stops34h 50m

$2,305

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to South Africa

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 $1,817). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,829). 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 17 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,559 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,019 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,497 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 20h 20m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11753 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $730 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Air New Zealand, with prices starting from $782 and $922, 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 $1,817). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,829). 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 New Zealand to South Africa

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$891Average$2,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,024Average$2,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,240Average$2,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,293Average$3,630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,476Average$2,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,659Average$2,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,814Average$2,398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,866Average$2,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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