How long is the flight from Wellington to South Africa?

Emirates can get you from Wellington to South Africa in just under 47h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Wellington to South Africa is about 11753 km. 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. Find deals

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). Find deals

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

Consider Emirates, Etihad Airways or Air New Zealand when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Wellington to South Africa.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Wellington to South Africa?

To save on the cost of your flight from Wellington to South Africa, book at least 52 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 32% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $2,233 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,584.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of March. Prices to South Africa from Wellington average $2,339. You can even find prices in March for less than $2,339, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as $1,675. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to South Africa from Wellington. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 25%.

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.

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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 Wellington to South Africa.

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$2,064+ Flights from Wellington to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to South Africa

Round-trip from	$2,064
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,366

30/10-6/11
4 total stops
80h 55m total
Wellington to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($371 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 16 September 2025.

Thu 30/1008:00WLG - JNB

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:05JNB - WLG

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,064

Wed 29/1011:55WLG - JNB

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:05JNB - WLG

2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,138

Wed 29/1008:10WLG - JNB

3 stops47h 25mEmirates

Wed 5/1110:25JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$2,316

Thu 30/1016:20WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 15mEmirates

Thu 6/1122:20JNB - WLG

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,386

Sun 5/1006:05WLG - JNB

1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways

Tue 14/1018:45JNB - WLG

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,409

Thu 30/1006:05WLG - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1117:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$2,451

Sun 5/1015:55WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 55mEmirates

Tue 14/1022:20JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$2,762

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Thu 30/1008:00WLG - JNB

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:05JNB - WLG

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,064

Wed 29/1008:10WLG - JNB

3 stops47h 25mEmirates

Wed 5/1110:25JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$2,316

Sun 5/1006:05WLG - JNB

1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways

Tue 14/1018:45JNB - WLG

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,409

Wed 29/1011:55WLG - JNB

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:05JNB - WLG

2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,138

Thu 30/1016:20WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 15mEmirates

Thu 6/1122:20JNB - WLG

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,386

Thu 30/1006:05WLG - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1117:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$2,451

Sun 5/1015:55WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 55mEmirates

Tue 14/1022:20JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$2,762

Fri 12/1220:05WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 30mEmirates

Sat 17/110:25JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$3,488

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Sun 5/1006:05WLG - JNB

1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways

Tue 14/1018:45JNB - WLG

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$2,409

Sun 5/1015:55WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 55mEmirates

Tue 14/1022:20JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 50mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$2,762

Wed 29/1011:55WLG - JNB

2 stops30h 45mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/1111:05JNB - WLG

2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$2,138

Wed 29/1008:10WLG - JNB

3 stops47h 25mEmirates

Wed 5/1110:25JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 55mEmirates

Deal found 14/9$2,316

Thu 30/1008:00WLG - JNB

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/1111:05JNB - WLG

2 stops46h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$2,064

Thu 30/1016:20WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 15mEmirates

Thu 6/1122:20JNB - WLG

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 15/9$2,386

Thu 30/1006:05WLG - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1117:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$2,451

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WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 30/10

08:00-07:40

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

11:05-20:20

2 stops46h 15m

$2,064

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 29/10

11:55-07:40

2 stops30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

11:05-17:10

2 stops43h 05m

$2,138

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 29/10

08:10-20:35

3 stops47h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

10:25-15:20

2 stops41h 55m

$2,316

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 30/10

16:20-16:35

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

22:20-19:05

3 stops33h 45m

$2,386

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 5/10

06:05-16:15

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

18:45-23:55

1 stop18h 10m

$2,409

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 30/10

06:05-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

17:30-23:50

1 stop19h 20m

$2,451

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 5/10

15:55-20:50

2 stops39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/10

22:20-17:10

2 stops31h 50m

$2,762

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/12

20:05-20:35

2 stops35h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

10:25-15:20

2 stops41h 55m

$3,488

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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 $1,140). Flying from Wellington 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 WLG to ZA?

When flying from Wellington 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

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African 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

3,334 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

3,334 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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

1,365 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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

7.6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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

905 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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

1,250 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,334 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?
Emirates can get you from Wellington to South Africa in just under 47h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Wellington to South Africa is about 11753 km.
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 $1,140). Flying from Wellington 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 6 airlines flying from Wellington to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,684	Average$2,629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,719	Average$2,112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,839	Average$2,168	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	Cheapest$1,889	Average$2,489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,011	Average$2,491	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,121	Average$2,837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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