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?

$984 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 Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,030 and $1,032, 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	$2,120
One-way from	$1,232
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,410

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New Zealand to South Africa

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ChristchurchCape Town

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21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$1,679

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $2,347). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,002). 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 76 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

1,634 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Overall the experience was good. First flight of 17 hours had no entertainment since Singapore airline has technical issues. Was informed that passengers would get a $350 voucher for future flight. Uncertain how that is being distributed but would like to understand if an email is required from my end or if it is an automatic email sent to me by Singapore Airlines. -Gina Robles

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8.2

Very Good

1,634 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,694 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,634 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

1,542 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,123 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,634 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,699 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

1,634 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gina,Dec 2024

BLR - SIN

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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?
$984 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 Air New Zealand and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $1,030 and $1,032, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $2,347). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,002). 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$1,277	Average$2,902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,420	Average$2,306	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,627	Average$2,438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,734	Average$2,548	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,787	Average$2,997	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,838	Average$2,755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	Cheapest$1,903	Average$2,412	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,564	Average$3,483	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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