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

Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 19h. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11141 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

$727 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from RwandAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $954 and $1,014, 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	$2,200
One-way from	$1,235
Popular in	December
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Average price	$2,300

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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 $2,291). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,005). 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 48 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

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8.2

Very Good

1,619 reviews

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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

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Very Good

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Emirates

8.1

Very Good

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8.2

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Cathay Pacific

7.6

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Singapore Airlines

8.2

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

1,101 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

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Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,729 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.2

Very Good

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1 / 20

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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 19h. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 11141 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?
$727 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from RwandAir. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $954 and $1,014, 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 $2,291). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $3,005). 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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South African	Cheapest$986	Average$2,237	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,076	Average$2,794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,336	Average$2,492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,499	Average$2,263	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,641	Average$2,491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,760	Average$2,993	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,829	Average$2,706	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,462	Average$3,466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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