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Cheap flights from Wellington to South Africa from $1,594

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 12/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JNB
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 22 March 2026.

Mon 4/515:40
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops34h 35m
Emirates
Mon 11/522:20
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops30h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 20/3$2,244
Sat 2/515:40
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops34h 35m
Emirates
Sat 9/513:30
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops38h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 18/3$2,292
Thu 3/921:15
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops31h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Sat 3/1019:50
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops30h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/3$2,323
Fri 1/515:40
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops38h 55m
Emirates
Fri 8/510:05
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops27h 50m
Emirates
Deal found 17/3$2,340
Thu 19/1116:00
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops39h 35m
Emirates
Sun 22/1113:25
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops38h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 19/3$2,369
Tue 10/1115:35
WLG
-
JNB
2 stops40h 00m
Emirates
Sat 14/1113:25
JNB
-
WLG
2 stops37h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 18/3$2,372

Find flight deals from Wellington to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$2,244

One-way from

$2,144

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$2,338
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 4/5-11/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Wellington to South Africa
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Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Wellington to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($330 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($107 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

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 4/5

15:40-16:15

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

22:20-14:40

2 stops30h 20m

$2,244

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 2/5

15:55-20:35

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

19:10-14:40

2 stops33h 30m

$2,388
Fastest return journey

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 4/5

06:05-16:25

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

$2,477

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 1/5

08:15-16:15

3 stops42h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

10:05-23:55

2 stops27h 50m

$2,499

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 4/5

15:55-08:15

2 stops50h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

$2,624

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 2/5

06:00-08:15

2 stops36h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

$2,653

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 10/4

08:15-05:30

3 stops55h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

22:20-07:35

3 stops47h 15m

$2,700

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 15/4

15:55-20:35

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

22:20-19:00

3 stops34h 40m

$2,794

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sat 2/5

06:05-16:25

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

18:45-23:55

1 stop19h 10m

$2,934

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 3/9

06:05-16:25

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

19:50-13:25

2 stops30h 35m

$3,020

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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 $1,334). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,189). 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 22 March 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
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Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,007 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7.5
Good
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,484 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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, 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 14h 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 $874. Air New Zealand flights start at $932 while deals on Emirates start at $1,266 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 $1,334). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,189). 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 4 airlines flying from Wellington to South Africa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$1,492Average$2,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,689Average$2,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,813Average$2,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,167Average$2,667FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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