How long is the flight from Wellington to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to South Africa in just under 20h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36h 15m. The distance from Wellington to South Africa is about 11753 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $872. Air New Zealand flights start at $950 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $1,092 one-way. Find deals

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 are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to South Africa?

Consider Emirates, Qantas Airways or Singapore Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Wellington to South Africa.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to South Africa?

For a flight from Wellington to South Africa, you will be flying from Wellington. Wellington (WLG) is just 5.3 km from the centre of the city.

Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Wellington to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to South Africa?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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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Cheapest flights from Wellington to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 December 2025.

Wed 31/1214:35WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/117:30JNB - WLG

3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,734

Wed 24/1214:35WLG - JNB

2 stops37h 00mEmirates

Fri 23/122:20JNB - WLG

2 stops54h 00mEmirates

Deal found 2/12$3,154

Wed 31/1216:00WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 35mEmirates

Thu 15/122:20JNB - WLG

2 stops30h 00mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$3,161

Tue 30/1206:05WLG - JNB

2 stops49h 30mEmirates

Wed 14/118:50JNB - WLG

2 stops33h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$3,394

Tue 30/1206:05WLG - JNB

2 stops45h 30mEmirates

Fri 16/110:25JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/12$3,427

Best flights from Wellington to South Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Sat 2/520:00WLG - JNB

2 stops56h 35mSingapore Airlines

Tue 5/519:50JNB - WLG

2 stops49h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,381

Sat 2/506:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Tue 5/522:30JNB - WLG

2 stops39h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,704

Fri 16/120:05WLG - JNB

2 stops31h 30mEmirates

Fri 23/118:50JNB - WLG

2 stops57h 30mEmirates

Deal found 2/12$2,880

Sat 17/119:20WLG - JNB

1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways

Sat 24/117:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 3/12$2,969

Tue 13/115:35WLG - JNB

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Tue 20/113:25JNB - WLG

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/12$3,030

Wed 31/1214:35WLG - JNB

2 stops37h 00mEmirates

Thu 15/122:20JNB - WLG

2 stops30h 00mEmirates

Deal found 2/12$3,051

Sat 17/116:20WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 15mEmirates

Sat 24/122:20JNB - WLG

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 3/12$3,193

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Wed 31/1214:35WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/117:30JNB - WLG

3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,734

Tue 13/115:35WLG - JNB

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Tue 20/113:25JNB - WLG

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Deal found 1/12$3,030

Wed 14/114:35WLG - JNB

2 stops50h 00mEmirates

Wed 21/122:20JNB - WLG

2 stops52h 10mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$2,964

Fri 16/120:05WLG - JNB

2 stops49h 20mEmirates

Fri 23/118:50JNB - WLG

2 stops57h 30mEmirates

Deal found 2/12$2,798

Fri 16/119:20WLG - JNB

1 stop30h 40mQantas Airways

Fri 23/117:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,894

Fri 23/108:15WLG - JNB

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/211:00JNB - WLG

2 stops42h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/12$2,168

Fri 23/116:00WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 35mEmirates

Mon 16/222:20JNB - WLG

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 2/12$2,311

Fri 23/116:00WLG - JNB

1 stop34h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/217:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/12$2,587

One-way flights from Wellington to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Wellington to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 3 December 2025.

Wed 15/406:05WLG - JNB

2 stops44h 10mEmirates

Deal found 2/12$1,562

Tue 6/115:35WLG - JNB

2 stops58h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/11$2,048

Tue 6/106:05WLG - JNB

3 stops39h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$2,383

Wed 17/1212:45WLG - JNB

2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$2,765

Wed 17/1208:45WLG - JNB

2 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 2/12$2,770

Wed 17/1214:35WLG - JNB

2 stops59h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 30/11$2,896

Wed 17/1215:55WLG - JNB

3 stops50h 45mAir China

Deal found 30/11$3,498

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Round-trip from	$2,168
One-way from	$1,562
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$3,015

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4 total stops
76h 20m total
Wellington to South Africa

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Emirates
15/4
2 total stops
44h 10m total
Wellington to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($420 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($97 potential savings vs. average return price).

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WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 2/5

20:00-18:35

2 stops56h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

19:50-07:10

2 stops49h 20m

$2,381

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 2/5

06:05-16:25

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:30-23:55

2 stops39h 25m

$2,704

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 16/1

20:05-16:35

2 stops31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

18:50-15:20

2 stops57h 30m

$2,880

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 17/1

19:20-15:00

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

17:30-23:50

1 stop19h 20m

$2,969

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 13/1

15:35-16:35

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

13:25-15:20

2 stops38h 55m

$3,030

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 31/12

14:35-16:35

2 stops37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

22:20-15:20

2 stops30h 00m

$3,051

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 17/1

16:20-16:35

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/1

22:20-19:05

3 stops33h 45m

$3,193

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 15/4

06:05-16:15

2 stops44h 10m

$1,562

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 6/1

15:35-15:00

2 stops58h 25m

$2,048

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 6/1

06:05-10:25

3 stops39h 20m

$2,383

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Best time to book a flight from Wellington to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wellington to South Africa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to South Africa (average of $1,360). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,248). 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 WLG to ZA?

It’s typically best to fly out from Wellington to South Africa at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 8% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Wellington to South Africa?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Wellington to South Africa flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Wellington to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,411 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

947 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Etihad Airways

7.4

Good

1,322 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7.4

Good

47 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to South Africa?
For a flight from Wellington to South Africa, you will be flying from Wellington. Wellington (WLG) is just 5.3 km from the centre of the city.
How long is the flight from Wellington to South Africa?
Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to South Africa in just under 20h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 36h 15m. The distance from Wellington to South Africa is about 11753 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to South Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $872. Air New Zealand flights start at $950 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $1,092 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Wellington to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Wellington to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to South Africa?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to South Africa (average of $1,360). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,248). 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 6 airlines flying from Wellington to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,305	Average$2,133	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,753	Average$2,301	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,824	Average$2,300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,967	Average$2,592	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,078	Average$2,632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,208	Average$3,311	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Wellington to South Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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