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

Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 27h 30m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 12162 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

$933 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 RwandAir and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $941 and $994, 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	$2,196
One-way from	$1,137
Popular in	December
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Average price	$2,507

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13:15-15:35

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AKL Auckland Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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18:25-19:20

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00:00-10:00

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Wed 31/12

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Auckland Intl

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17:45-19:00

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00:00-10:00

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Wed 31/12

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Nonstop0h 00m

$1,521

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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 $2,231). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,954). 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 73 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

1,607 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,607 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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1 / 20

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SIN - SEA

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,664 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

1,607 reviews

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1 / 20

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Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,492 reviews

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8.2

Very Good

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SIN - SEA

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,101 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,607 reviews

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1 / 20

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SIN - SEA

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,732 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,607 reviews

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1 / 20

4.0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

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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 27h 30m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 12162 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?
$933 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 RwandAir and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $941 and $994, 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 $2,231). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,954). 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$1,055	Average$2,743	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
South African	Cheapest$1,134	Average$2,210	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,474	Average$2,244	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,587	Average$2,443	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,608	Average$2,436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,737	Average$2,940	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,793	Average$2,677	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,501	Average$3,397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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