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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $1,127

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 7/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,843

One-way from

$1,127

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,211
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/10-22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 00m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 7/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 50m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($372 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

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 April 2025.

Sun 12/1000:55AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines
Wed 22/1019:50JNB - AKL
1 stop40h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/4$1,843
Mon 26/506:15AKL - JNB
1 stop20h 05mQantas Airways
Mon 2/618:45JNB - AKL
1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 28/4$1,884
Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 25/513:55JNB - AKL
1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4$1,924
Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 25/511:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4$1,939
Mon 1/912:35AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSouth African
Thu 18/920:55JNB - AKL
1 stop23h 10mSouth African
Deal found 29/4$1,984
Wed 3/912:35AKL - CPT
2 stops31h 50mSouth African
Wed 8/1019:35CPT - AKL
2 stops48h 30mSouth African
Deal found 29/4$2,073
Mon 5/506:10AKL - JNB
2 stops44h 05mEmirates
Mon 19/522:20JNB - AKL
2 stops30h 45mEmirates
Deal found 28/4$2,144
Sat 25/1014:15AKL - DUR
2 stops31h 20mQatar Airways
Sat 15/1111:55DUR - AKL
2 stops30h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,248
Fri 13/613:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Fri 20/611:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4$2,250
Mon 2/620:30AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 05mEmirates
Mon 23/613:05CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 29/4$2,255
Mon 2/613:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 23/609:00CPT - AKL
2 stops31h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4$2,305
Mon 9/612:35AKL - DUR
2 stops30h 05mSouth African
Sat 12/714:30DUR - AKL
2 stops29h 35mSouth African
Deal found 29/4$2,319

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

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 12/10

00:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

19:50-23:10

1 stop40h 20m

$1,843

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

06:15-16:20

1 stop20h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

18:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

$1,884

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,984

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

15:10-18:35

1 stop38h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/10

11:20-18:00

2 stops43h 40m

$1,989

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 7/10

13:35-16:45

2 stops38h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/10

19:35-06:25

2 stops47h 50m

$2,070

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 11/5

13:15-10:00

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

11:30-02:45

2 stops29h 15m

$2,147

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/5

20:30-20:50

1 stop34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/6

22:20-13:45

2 stops29h 25m

$2,164

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/10

14:15-10:35

2 stops31h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 15/11

11:55-05:00

2 stops30h 05m

$2,248

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/6

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/6

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

$2,250

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

20:30-11:35

1 stop49h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

13:05-09:50

1 stop34h 45m

$2,255

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 27/4

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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 $1,166). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to South Africa, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qantas Airways. 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.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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

    $1,127 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 South African, with prices starting from $1,225 and $1,232, 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.

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    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 $1,166). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,605). 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 30 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$1,240Average$2,472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,426Average$1,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,479Average$2,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,534Average$2,187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,660Average$2,387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,678Average$2,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,732Average$2,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,900Average$2,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,262Average$3,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,264Average$3,134FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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