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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $1,045

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 17/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
13 Apr — 20 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

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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 14 March 2026.

Thu 15/1010:10
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops32h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/1111:00
JNB
-
CHC
1 stop38h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,728
Mon 12/1011:00
CHC
-
JNB
2 stops31h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/1111:20
JNB
-
CHC
1 stop38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,735
Tue 28/710:50
CHC
-
JNB
1 stop41h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 31/819:50
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops41h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,869
Sun 17/513:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 20m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 7/611:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 9/3$1,874
Sun 17/513:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 7/611:10
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops51h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 9/3$1,883
Mon 9/1113:35
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops27h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/1119:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,889
Mon 23/1117:00
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop36h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 8/1219:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop26h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 13/3$1,893
Mon 12/1011:50
CHC
-
JNB
1 stop41h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 7/1119:55
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops31h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/3$1,895
Wed 26/813:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Wed 30/911:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 10/3$1,898
Fri 14/813:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 6/911:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 9/3$1,900
Wed 12/813:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Cathay Pacific
Sun 6/911:10
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop38h 40m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 12/3$1,903
Mon 18/523:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 9/619:50
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop30h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/3$1,910

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 14 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,869

One-way from

$1,045

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,080
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 28/7-31/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 83h 00m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 15m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

09:00-09:30

2 stops38h 30m

$1,912

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 11/8

10:50-09:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 25/8

09:00-09:30

2 stops38h 30m

$2,159

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

20:30-16:15

1 stop29h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

19:10-14:05

2 stops32h 55m

$2,206

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 23/4

10:05-07:55

2 stops31h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

11:10-13:35

2 stops40h 25m

$2,221

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 27/4

15:40-16:15

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

22:20-14:40

2 stops30h 20m

$2,238

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 6/5

13:25-07:55

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

11:05-09:50

1 stop36h 45m

$2,295

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

06:20-16:15

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

10:05-00:20

2 stops28h 15m

$2,299

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 24/5

20:30-10:15

1 stop47h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

10:05-00:10

2 stops28h 05m

$2,324

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

16:35-20:35

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

19:10-18:45

3 stops37h 35m

$2,330

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 30/4

15:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

13:30-14:40

2 stops39h 10m

$2,342

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $1,315). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,778). 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 14 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
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,475 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
3,542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
1,004 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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
3,740 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,475 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

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 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?

    $740 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 $775 and $794, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $1,315). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of $1,778). 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

Discover the top 8 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 14 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$904Average$2,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,039Average$2,165FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,383Average$2,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,497Average$2,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,694Average$2,599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,813Average$2,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,879Average$2,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,248Average$3,606FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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