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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from $1,208

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 17/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
23 May — 30 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

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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 23 April 2026.

Fri 16/1015:10
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 23/1020:25
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop31h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/4$1,863
Mon 10/814:10
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 24/820:25
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop29h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/4$1,938
Sun 1/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/212:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop45h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,015
Fri 28/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Fri 4/912:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,049
Mon 10/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 24/812:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,056
Fri 24/717:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 14/812:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/4$2,080
Sat 8/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/912:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4$2,090
Fri 7/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops49h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 11/920:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4$2,114
Fri 21/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/912:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/4$2,120
Tue 11/814:10
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops29h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 21/810:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/4$2,122
Fri 7/814:10
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 11/920:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4$2,127
Mon 10/814:10
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops53h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 10/910:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops39h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 20/4$2,127

Find 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 23 April 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,863

One-way from

$1,350

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,284
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 16/10-23/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 56h 50m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($352 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($82 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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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 23 April 2026.
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Departure

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Cheapest return flight

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 3/6

06:05-16:15

2 stops44h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

10:05-23:55

2 stops27h 50m

$2,220

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 21/8

23:55-19:20

1 stop29h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

20:25-22:15

1 stop39h 50m

$2,254

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/8

14:10-19:20

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/8

13:45-22:15

1 stop22h 30m

$2,254

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

06:20-16:15

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

19:10-00:10

2 stops43h 00m

$2,262

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

15:15-20:35

2 stops39h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

22:20-09:55

1 stop25h 35m

$2,281

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

15:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

19:10-09:55

1 stop28h 45m

$2,286

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 4/6

14:35-16:15

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

10:05-23:55

2 stops27h 50m

$2,298

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 5/6

15:45-16:40

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/6

18:25-14:45

2 stops34h 20m

$2,328

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 5/6

14:35-16:15

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

22:20-19:00

3 stops34h 40m

$2,347

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 14/8

11:45-09:25

3 stops31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 24/8

10:40-00:30

3 stops27h 50m

$2,357

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa

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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 $1,814). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,824). 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 23 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,560 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7.6
Good
60 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,024 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,728 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,502 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.2

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from New Zealand to South Africa?

    Departing from New Zealand to South Africa will take you 29h 25m. The distance from New Zealand to South Africa is about 12162 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $729 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways, with prices starting from $781 and $923, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 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 $1,814). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,824). 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 8 airlines flying from New Zealand to South Africa

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 23 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapest$890Average$2,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,022Average$1,998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,237Average$2,441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapest$1,473Average$2,287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,654Average$2,699FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,783Average$2,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,862Average$2,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$2,257Average$3,623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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