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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $992

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
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 2 March 2026.

Wed 4/306:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2$1,801
Tue 10/314:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sat 21/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop39h 25m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 26/2$1,811
Wed 19/813:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 6/911:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 27/2$1,818
Thu 7/523:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 28/513:45
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops25h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,824
Thu 6/823:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 9/913:45
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops24h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,829
Tue 10/306:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,833
Sun 24/523:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop52h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 7/719:50
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,836
Mon 25/513:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 1/611:10
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,838
Wed 4/323:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop39h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,839
Fri 6/306:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/411:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 26/2$1,841
Thu 7/520:35
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops45h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 28/511:10
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops41h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/2$1,846
Tue 17/320:35
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops45h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 21/311:00
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops49h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/3$1,878

Find 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 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,818

One-way from

$992

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$2,011
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 19/8-6/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 67h 10m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($350 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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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 2 March 2026.
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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

13:45-00:45

2 stops25h 00m

$1,938

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/6

10:15-07:55

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

11:10-09:50

1 stop36h 40m

$1,979

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

10:40-23:35

3 stops26h 55m

$2,056

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/6

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/6

13:45-00:30

2 stops24h 45m

$2,133

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

10:50-18:35

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

19:50-09:30

1 stop27h 40m

$2,241

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

08:20-20:35

2 stops46h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,271

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

21:00-18:35

2 stops31h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

19:50-09:30

1 stop27h 40m

$2,281

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

16:05-16:15

2 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

22:20-14:05

2 stops29h 45m

$2,289

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 26/3

06:10-16:35

2 stops45h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

19:10-18:45

3 stops37h 35m

$2,298

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 27/4

10:50-06:10

1 stop29h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

19:50-23:05

2 stops41h 15m

$2,313

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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 $1,214). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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.

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 2 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,536 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,000 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7.5
Good
56 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 28h 40m. 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?

    $718 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 Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $752 and $770, 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 $1,214). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,716). 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 8 airlines flying from New Zealand to South Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$877Average$2,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,007Average$2,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,347Average$2,296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,452Average$2,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,632Average$2,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,758Average$2,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,823Average$2,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,180Average$3,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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