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. Find deals

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 $2,248 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $2,601.

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 $2,374. You can even find prices in March for less than $2,374, as users have found deals to South Africa from as low as $1,686. 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 26%.

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.

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$1,278+ Flights from Wellington to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to South Africa

Round-trip from	$2,614
One-way from	$1,278
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	$2,295

29/9-6/10
4 total stops
91h 40m total
Wellington to South Africa

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15/9
3 total stops
51h 10m total
Wellington to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($400 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($98 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 August 2025.

Fri 15/815:40WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 10mEmirates

Mon 15/910:05JNB - WLG

2 stops27h 50mEmirates

Deal found 14/8$2,555

Mon 29/915:50WLG - JNB

2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1020:55JNB - WLG

2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$2,614

Sun 28/907:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Sun 5/1018:45JNB - WLG

2 stops56h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/8$2,921

Sun 28/920:30WLG - JNB

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1011:20JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$2,938

Tue 30/916:55WLG - JNB

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Tue 7/1013:25JNB - WLG

2 stops39h 10mEmirates

Deal found 15/8$3,070

Fri 12/915:55WLG - JNB

2 stops47h 35mEmirates

Sat 4/1010:05JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/8$3,225

Fri 12/906:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 4/1018:45JNB - WLG

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/8$3,235

Fri 12/1214:35WLG - JNB

2 stops41h 00mEmirates

Sat 17/113:25JNB - WLG

2 stops37h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/8$3,328

Fri 15/815:55WLG - JNB

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/911:20JNB - WLG

2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$3,488

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Mon 29/915:50WLG - JNB

2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1020:55JNB - WLG

2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$2,614

Sun 28/907:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Sun 5/1018:45JNB - WLG

2 stops56h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/8$2,921

Tue 30/916:55WLG - JNB

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Tue 7/1013:25JNB - WLG

2 stops39h 10mEmirates

Deal found 15/8$3,070

Sun 28/920:30WLG - JNB

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1011:20JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$2,938

Fri 12/915:55WLG - JNB

2 stops47h 35mEmirates

Sat 4/1010:05JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/8$3,225

Fri 12/906:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 4/1018:45JNB - WLG

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/8$3,235

Fri 12/1214:35WLG - JNB

2 stops41h 00mEmirates

Sat 17/113:25JNB - WLG

2 stops37h 05mEmirates

Deal found 16/8$3,328

Sun 28/907:05WLG - JNB

3 stops38h 10mEmirates

Sun 5/1010:05JNB - WLG

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

Deal found 14/8$3,693

Last-minute flights from Wellington to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Wellington to South Africa. Data last updated 16 August 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 15/815:40WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 10mEmirates

Mon 15/910:05JNB - WLG

2 stops27h 50mEmirates

Deal found 14/8$2,555

Fri 15/815:55WLG - JNB

1 stop34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 15/911:20JNB - WLG

2 stops43h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$3,488

Fri 12/915:55WLG - JNB

2 stops47h 35mEmirates

Sat 4/1010:05JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/8$3,225

Fri 12/906:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Sat 4/1018:45JNB - WLG

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/8$3,235

Sun 28/907:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Sun 5/1018:45JNB - WLG

2 stops56h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/8$2,921

Sun 28/920:30WLG - JNB

2 stops46h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/1011:20JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$2,938

Sun 28/907:05WLG - JNB

3 stops38h 10mEmirates

Sun 5/1010:05JNB - WLG

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

Deal found 14/8$3,693

Mon 29/915:50WLG - JNB

2 stops51h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/1020:55JNB - WLG

2 stops40h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/8$2,614

Tue 30/916:55WLG - JNB

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Tue 7/1013:25JNB - WLG

2 stops39h 10mEmirates

Deal found 15/8$3,070

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 16 August 2025.

Mon 15/921:10WLG - JNB

3 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$1,278

Sun 14/920:30WLG - JNB

2 stops45h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8$1,374

Mon 15/915:55WLG - JNB

1 stop34h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/8$2,729

Sun 14/906:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/8$3,109

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WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 29/9

15:50-08:20

2 stops51h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/10

20:55-00:05

2 stops40h 10m

$2,614

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 28/9

07:05-16:15

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

18:45-14:35

2 stops56h 50m

$2,921

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 28/9

20:30-07:40

2 stops46h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

11:20-15:20

2 stops41h 00m

$2,938

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 30/9

16:55-20:50

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/10

13:25-15:35

2 stops39h 10m

$3,070

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/9

15:55-05:30

2 stops47h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

10:05-14:45

2 stops41h 40m

$3,225

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/9

06:05-16:15

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/10

18:45-23:55

1 stop18h 10m

$3,235

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/12

14:35-20:35

2 stops41h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

13:25-13:30

2 stops37h 05m

$3,328

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 28/9

07:05-10:15

3 stops38h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

10:05-15:35

2 stops42h 30m

$3,693

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 15/9

21:10-14:20

3 stops51h 10m

$1,278

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 14/9

20:30-07:40

2 stops45h 10m

$1,374

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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 $1,148). 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

3,315 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

3,315 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 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

1,347 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 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

7.7

Good

41 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 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

895 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 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

1,233 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,315 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.
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 $1,148). 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$1,695	Average$2,644	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,730	Average$2,105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	Cheapest$1,902	Average$2,501	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,939	Average$2,192	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,027	Average$2,538	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,461	Average$3,182	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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