Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $1,096

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 6/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
13 Nov — 20 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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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 14 October 2025.

Mon 3/1107:00AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 18/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,947
Fri 7/1123:45AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 14/1111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,949
Sat 15/1123:45AKL - JNB
1 stop43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,956
Thu 6/1101:15AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines
Fri 14/1119:55JNB - AKL
1 stop40h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/10$1,968
Thu 6/1117:00AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 13/1113:40JNB - AKL
1 stop22h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/10$1,996
Thu 13/1107:00AKL - JNB
2 stops60h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/10$2,006
Thu 6/1119:20AKL - JNB
2 stops48h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 13/1111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/10$2,067
Mon 10/1114:30AKL - CPT
2 stops29h 55mSouth African
Mon 24/1110:05CPT - AKL
2 stops33h 05mSouth African
Deal found 11/10$2,120
Wed 26/1115:45CHC - JNB
2 stops35h 50mEmirates
Wed 3/1210:25JNB - CHC
2 stops40h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/10$2,168
Tue 4/1101:15AKL - CPT
2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines
Wed 26/1110:40CPT - AKL
2 stops41h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/10$2,179
Thu 27/1114:20CHC - JNB
1 stop28h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 4/1211:00JNB - CHC
1 stop38h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/10$2,184
Sun 16/1114:30AKL - CPT
2 stops32h 10mSouth African
Mon 24/1115:15CPT - AKL
2 stops27h 55mSouth African
Deal found 13/10$2,212

Cheap 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 14 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,938

One-way from

$1,096

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,024
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/2-8/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 6/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 30m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($513 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($103 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025

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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 14 October 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to South Africa that are best for you.

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AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/2

15:30-06:10

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-13:25

1 stop39h 25m

$1,938

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/3

15:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-13:55

2 stops31h 05m

$1,982

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

01:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

19:55-23:35

1 stop40h 40m

$2,025

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 1/4

13:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

$2,137

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/2

23:45-10:55

2 stops46h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 8/3

15:20-06:10

2 stops27h 50m

$2,200

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

01:15-09:25

2 stops43h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/11

10:40-13:25

2 stops39h 45m

$2,214

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 22/3

18:20-16:35

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

10:05-12:55

2 stops40h 50m

$2,230

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Wed 26/11

16:35-16:35

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

11:00-12:50

1 stop38h 50m

$2,254

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 31/10

18:20-20:35

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

18:50-14:30

2 stops32h 40m

$2,266

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/11

14:30-15:15

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

10:05-06:10

2 stops33h 05m

$2,268

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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 $1,279). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 October 2025.

When flying from New Zealand to South Africa, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 6% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 6 October 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to South Africa flight should consider departing on Friday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 14 October 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Related info for your journey

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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 33h 15m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11450 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $1,118 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 Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,118 and $1,272, respectively.

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

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    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 $1,279). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,792). 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

Discover the top 10 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 14 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$910Average$2,532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,304Average$2,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,508Average$2,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,554Average$2,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,673Average$2,679FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,710Average$2,566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,905Average$2,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,928Average$2,584FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,207Average$3,172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,351Average$3,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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