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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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

Users have found that booking a flight from New Zealand to South Africa at least 54 days early can save you up to 17% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 54 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from New Zealand to South Africa for as little as $2,277 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,506 for flights departing within the next 3 days. Find deals

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to South Africa?

August is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from New Zealand. Prices for August average $2,143 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,456. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a August flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in December

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$1,030+ Flights from New Zealand to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

Round-trip from	$1,858
One-way from	$1,030
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$1,909

Cathay Pacific
20/10-20/11
3 total stops
75h 40m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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RwandAir
26/8
2 total stops
35h 05m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($478 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 13 August 2025.

Mon 20/1006:35CHC - JNB

2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1111:05JNB - CHC

1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,858

Sun 19/1011:00AKL - JNB

1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/1119:50JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/8$1,914

Mon 20/1018:50CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways

Thu 20/1117:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,927

Mon 1/920:30AKL - JNB

1 stop47h 45mEmirates

Mon 15/922:20JNB - AKL

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/8$1,927

Mon 20/1013:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1120:35JNB - AKL

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,936

Fri 3/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - AKL

2 stops48h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,944

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AKL

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,949

Sun 19/1009:00AKL - JNB

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:05JNB - AKL

2 stops48h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/8$1,954

Sun 9/1106:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 13/1107:00CPT - CHC

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 11/8$1,966

Thu 11/913:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Sat 20/916:50JNB - AKL

2 stops47h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 12/8$1,971

Mon 20/1000:55AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Fri 7/1119:50JNB - AKL

1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,979

Thu 11/913:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/911:20JNB - AKL

2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,983

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Mon 20/1006:35CHC - JNB

2 stops36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/1111:05JNB - CHC

1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,858

Sun 19/1011:00AKL - JNB

1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines

Wed 5/1119:50JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/8$1,914

Mon 20/1018:50CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 25mQantas Airways

Thu 20/1117:30JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,927

Mon 1/920:30AKL - JNB

1 stop47h 45mEmirates

Mon 15/922:20JNB - AKL

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/8$1,927

Sun 2/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 55mSouth African

Thu 6/1111:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 11/8$2,107

Fri 30/106:00WLG - JNB

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Fri 13/209:50JNB - WLG

2 stops51h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/8$2,190

Fri 3/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,927

Fri 7/1106:45AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 15mQantas Airways

Fri 28/1117:30JNB - AKL

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,949

Wed 1/1018:45CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Wed 22/1019:10JNB - CHC

2 stops32h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/8$2,096

Tue 21/1013:35AKL - DUR

2 stops31h 10mSouth African

Thu 23/1007:00DUR - AKL

2 stops37h 05mSouth African

Deal found 11/8$2,107

Mon 20/1013:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1120:35JNB - AKL

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,936

Sat 8/1106:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 00mQantas Airways

Thu 27/1117:30JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,949

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Sun 17/820:30AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 20mEmirates

Tue 2/913:05CPT - AKL

2 stops48h 50mEmirates

Deal found 11/8$2,335

Sun 17/813:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 2/918:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$2,715

Sun 17/807:00AKL - CPT

3 stops36h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/910:40CPT - AKL

3 stops27h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/8$3,602

Tue 19/820:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 26/813:30CPT - AKL

2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$2,382

Tue 19/820:30AKL - DUR

2 stops33h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 27/818:40DUR - AKL

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/8$2,393

Tue 19/806:00CHC - CPT

2 stops63h 35mEmirates

Sun 31/818:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 34mEmirates

Deal found 11/8$2,402

Tue 19/820:30AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 20mEmirates

Tue 26/818:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/8$2,769

Tue 19/806:00CHC - CPT

2 stops44h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 31/816:30CPT - CHC

3 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$2,799

Tue 19/809:15CHC - CPT

3 stops44h 30mSouth African

Sun 31/808:10CPT - CHC

3 stops39h 45mSouth African

Deal found 11/8$2,949

Wed 20/820:30AKL - JNB

1 stop29h 45mEmirates

Wed 27/813:25JNB - AKL

1 stop34h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/8$2,055

Wed 20/813:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 27/811:20JNB - AKL

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$2,158

Wed 20/813:15AKL - JNB

2 stops47h 05mRwandAir

Tue 26/803:10JNB - AKL

2 stops37h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 11/8$2,658

One-way flights from New Zealand to South Africa
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Tue 26/813:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 11/8$1,030

Tue 16/913:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 12/8$1,079

Tue 9/913:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 12/8$1,079

Thu 13/1115:55WLG - JNB

2 stops51h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,104

Wed 12/1106:00WLG - JNB

2 stops37h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 11/8$1,116

Tue 9/910:00AKL - JNB

1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/8$1,123

Tue 26/810:00AKL - JNB

1 stop42h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,126

Tue 16/913:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/8$1,205

Mon 15/907:00AKL - JNB

2 stops45h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,237

Mon 15/913:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/8$1,272

Tue 26/808:30WLG - JNB

3 stops39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,279

Wed 12/1117:40WLG - JNB

3 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/8$1,294

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

06:35-08:30

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

11:05-12:50

1 stop38h 45m

$1,858

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/10

11:00-18:35

1 stop42h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-15:15

1 stop32h 25m

$1,914

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 20/10

18:50-16:15

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

17:30-23:55

1 stop19h 25m

$1,927

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

20:30-10:15

1 stop47h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

22:20-09:50

1 stop25h 30m

$1,927

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/10

14:15-16:10

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

11:20-12:40

1 stop38h 20m

$1,927

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/10

13:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

20:35-06:10

1 stop22h 35m

$1,936

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:45-15:00

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

$1,949

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

17:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

$1,949

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/11

06:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

17:30-00:25

1 stop19h 55m

$1,949

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

06:45-15:00

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

17:30-23:00

1 stop18h 30m

$1,949

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $1,148). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,314 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,346 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

South African

7.7

Good

41 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

893 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,608 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,314 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $1,148). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$878	Average$2,483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,475	Average$2,198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,499	Average$2,232	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,533	Average$2,098	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,628	Average$2,197	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,653	Average$2,549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,852	Average$2,308	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,904	Average$2,531	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,200	Average$3,150	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air China	Cheapest$2,268	Average$3,147	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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