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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $1,150

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
6 Jul — 13 Jul1
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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,831

One-way from

$1,183

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,137
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 15/8-26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 55m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 26/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 00m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($414 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($91 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 1 July 2025.

Mon 3/1101:20AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines
Fri 28/1119:50JNB - AKL
1 stop40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,759
Sun 5/1014:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 19/1011:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$1,856
Mon 15/912:35AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSouth African
Mon 22/920:55JNB - AKL
1 stop23h 10mSouth African
Deal found 30/6$1,946
Mon 10/1114:35AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 50mSouth African
Mon 24/1119:35CPT - AKL
2 stops47h 35mSouth African
Deal found 30/6$1,951
Tue 12/812:35AKL - DUR
2 stops35h 20mSouth African
Sun 31/809:10DUR - AKL
2 stops34h 55mSouth African
Deal found 29/6$1,973
Fri 19/913:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 31/1012:45JNB - AKL
1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6$2,057
Mon 10/1114:40AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/1112:20CPT - AKL
2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,073
Mon 10/1114:40AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1118:55CPT - AKL
1 stop46h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6$2,075
Wed 13/806:35CHC - JNB
2 stops35h 45mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/809:50JNB - CHC
2 stops52h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6$2,095
Sat 30/813:25AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 14/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6$2,103
Sat 30/813:15AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mRwandAir
Sat 13/903:10JNB - AKL
2 stops37h 35mRwandAir
Deal found 29/6$2,126
Thu 14/821:10WLG - JNB
2 stops55h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/911:20JNB - WLG
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6$2,162

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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 1 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to South Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/11

01:20-18:35

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:50-23:35

1 stop40h 45m

$1,759

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/10

14:15-16:10

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

11:20-12:40

1 stop38h 20m

$1,856

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 15/9

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

$1,946

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 4/8

12:35-10:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/8

20:25-06:05

2 stops47h 40m

$1,971

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/8

12:35-13:55

2 stops35h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 31/8

09:10-06:05

2 stops34h 55m

$1,973

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/9

13:15-16:10

1 stop36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/10

12:45-03:55

1 stop28h 10m

$2,057

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Wed 13/8

06:35-08:20

2 stops35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/8

09:50-23:50

2 stops52h 00m

$2,095

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/8

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

$2,103

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/8

13:15-14:20

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

03:10-02:45

2 stops37h 35m

$2,126

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/8

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

13:00-02:45

1 stop27h 45m

$2,147

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 $1,159). 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 1 July 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.

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 1 July 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand 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.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    $1,183 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 Qatar Airways and South African, with prices starting from $1,232 and $1,237, respectively.

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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 $1,159). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$865Average$2,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,448Average$2,212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,459Average$2,171FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,497Average$2,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,592Average$2,162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,612Average$2,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,841Average$2,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,858Average$2,501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,151Average$3,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$2,217Average$3,077FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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