Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $1,178

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 19/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 30 October 2025.

Wed 5/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$1,991
Thu 30/1014:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 7/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/10$2,022
Wed 5/1106:10AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/10$2,067
Sun 9/1110:10AKL - JNB
1 stop32h 15mCathay Pacific
Thu 20/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10$2,126
Sat 1/1116:05AKL - JNB
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/1111:20JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$2,130
Thu 30/1009:00AKL - JNB
2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/1111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops44h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/10$2,192
Mon 17/1118:20CHC - JNB
2 stops37h 15mEmirates
Sun 30/1118:50JNB - CHC
2 stops32h 10mEmirates
Deal found 30/10$2,206
Sat 1/1116:05AKL - JNB
2 stops39h 30mEmirates
Sat 8/1122:20JNB - AKL
2 stops39h 25mEmirates
Deal found 30/10$2,216
Tue 25/1106:05CHC - JNB
2 stops58h 30mEmirates
Sat 29/1118:50JNB - CHC
2 stops42h 05mEmirates
Deal found 27/10$2,265
Wed 5/1120:35AKL - JNB
2 stops31h 00mEmirates
Fri 28/1118:50JNB - AKL
2 stops32h 15mEmirates
Deal found 28/10$2,323
Sun 9/1107:35AKL - JNB
2 stops44h 00mEmirates
Thu 20/1118:50JNB - AKL
2 stops33h 05mEmirates
Deal found 29/10$2,325
Thu 30/1014:20AKL - JNB
3 stops37h 15mEmirates
Thu 6/1122:20JNB - AKL
2 stops39h 25mEmirates
Deal found 28/10$2,327

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 30 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,977

One-way from

$1,178

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,009
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 8/3-28/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 55m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
19/11
  • 19/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($512 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($102 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 30 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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New Zealand

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South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

01:15-06:10

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-13:55

2 stops31h 05m

$2,050

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

14:55-13:55

2 stops34h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 15/9

07:00-11:40

2 stops42h 40m

$2,069

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 17/11

18:20-20:35

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

18:50-14:00

2 stops32h 10m

$2,206

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 18/11

18:20-16:35

2 stops33h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/11

18:50-00:10

2 stops42h 20m

$2,206

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 8/4

20:35-07:40

2 stops45h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

$2,216

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sun 22/3

15:45-16:35

2 stops35h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

19:10-00:20

2 stops43h 10m

$2,254

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

06:05-05:35

2 stops58h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

18:50-23:55

2 stops42h 05m

$2,265

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/4

15:15-20:50

2 stops40h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

22:20-15:05

2 stops30h 45m

$2,318

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 9/11

07:35-16:35

2 stops44h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/11

18:50-14:55

2 stops33h 05m

$2,325

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 24/11

06:05-16:35

2 stops45h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

18:50-15:20

2 stops33h 30m

$2,363

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 28/10

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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 $1,268). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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 30 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 16 December 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 30 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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

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 37h 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?

    $1,190 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 Cathay Pacific and Emirates, with prices starting from $1,235 and $1,522, 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 $1,268). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,777). 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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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 30 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$903Average$2,517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,293Average$2,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,381Average$2,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,495Average$2,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,541Average$2,256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,695Average$2,540FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,889Average$2,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,906Average$2,562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,188Average$3,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,904Average$3,678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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