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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cape Town from $1,295

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 25/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
AKL — CPT
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
Sun 19/5
Sun 26/5

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

To save up to 11% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 59 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from New Zealand to Cape Town from $2,402 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,631 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?

February can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about $2,369. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,654. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town (NZ - CPT)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to Cape Town as you normally would.

Cheap Emirates flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between New Zealand and Cape Town. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 112,020 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 05mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,324
Wed 12/607:00AKL - CPT
3 stops38h 35mEmirates
Wed 19/613:05CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,379
Mon 20/506:25CHC - CPT
2 stops68h 25mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - CHC
2 stops43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,395
Mon 20/506:25CHC - CPT
3 stops63h 10mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - CHC
2 stops44h 00mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,430
Mon 20/516:05AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 45mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,449
Wed 12/615:30AKL - CPT
2 stops54h 05mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,507
Fri 9/806:25CHC - CPT
2 stops68h 25mEmirates
Fri 23/813:05CPT - CHC
2 stops48h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,565
Fri 9/816:05CHC - CPT
3 stops53h 30mEmirates
Fri 23/813:05CPT - CHC
2 stops48h 50mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,575
Fri 9/806:25CHC - CPT
3 stops68h 25mEmirates
Fri 23/818:20CPT - CHC
3 stops58h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,718

Cheap New Zealand to Cape Town flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 112,020 searches. Prices were last updated on 14 May 2024.
Mon 20/513:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/606:05CPT - AKL
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,271
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,281
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 05mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,324
Wed 12/606:00AKL - CPT
3 stops39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/617:25CPT - AKL
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,375
Wed 12/607:00AKL - CPT
3 stops38h 35mEmirates
Wed 19/613:05CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 45mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,379
Mon 20/506:25CHC - CPT
2 stops68h 25mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - CHC
2 stops43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,395
Mon 20/506:25CHC - CPT
3 stops63h 10mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - CHC
2 stops44h 00mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,430
Mon 20/516:05AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 45mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,449
Wed 12/615:30AKL - CPT
2 stops54h 05mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,507

New Zealand to Cape Town 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between New Zealand and Cape Town in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 112,020 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Tue 15/1015:25AKL - CPT
3 stops29h 00mSingapore Airlines
Thu 17/1010:40CPT - AKL
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,194
Mon 20/513:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/606:05CPT - AKL
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,271
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,281
Tue 15/1016:30AKL - CPT
2 stops35h 20mEmirates
Sat 2/1113:40CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,306
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 05mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,324
Tue 15/1013:15AKL - CPT
3 stops38h 35mEmirates
Sat 2/1113:40CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,326
Tue 15/1016:05AKL - CPT
2 stops35h 45mEmirates
Thu 17/1018:20CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 05mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,344
Mon 14/1000:55AKL - CPT
2 stops43h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 17/1010:40CPT - AKL
2 stops25h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,355
Tue 15/1008:50AKL - CPT
3 stops35h 35mSingapore Airlines
Thu 17/1010:40CPT - AKL
3 stops40h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,372

New Zealand to Cape Town flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 112,020 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Mon 20/513:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/606:05CPT - AKL
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,271
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,281
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 05mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,324
Mon 20/506:25CHC - CPT
2 stops68h 25mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - CHC
2 stops43h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,395
Mon 20/506:25CHC - CPT
3 stops63h 10mEmirates
Wed 19/618:20CPT - CHC
2 stops44h 00mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,430
Mon 20/516:05AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 45mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,449
Mon 20/506:25CHC - CPT
3 stops63h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 19/618:05CPT - CHC
3 stops32h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,653
Mon 20/513:15AKL - CPT
3 stops37h 35mEmirates
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops33h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,964
Mon 20/520:40AKL - CPT
3 stops46h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 2/610:40CPT - AKL
2 stops39h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$5,422

One-way flights to Cape Town from New Zealand

Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 112,020 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
Sat 25/513:45AKL - CPT
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,295
Sat 25/508:50AKL - CPT
3 stops40h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,423
Wed 29/506:10CHC - CPT
3 stops37h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,446
Sat 25/513:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,504
Tue 28/510:50CHC - CPT
2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,538
Mon 27/511:00CHC - CPT
3 stops56h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,568
Tue 28/510:50CHC - CPT
2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,578
Mon 27/516:50CHC - CPT
2 stops34h 00mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$1,602
Mon 27/509:40CHC - CPT
2 stops35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,641

Find flights from New Zealand to Cape Town within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to Cape Town 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 112,020 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.

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Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/5

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/6

2 stops34h 40m

$2,271

Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/5

2 stops34h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/6

2 stops43h 05m

$2,281

Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/5

1 stop49h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/6

1 stop29h 30m

$2,324

Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/6

3 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/6

2 stops30h 25m

$2,375

Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/6

3 stops38h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/6

1 stop34h 45m

$2,379

ChristchurchCape Town Intl

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 20/5

2 stops68h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/6

2 stops43h 35m

$2,395

Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/6

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/6

1 stop27h 45m

$3,344

Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/6

3 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/6

3 stops27h 55m

$4,385

Auckland IntlCape Town Intl

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/5

3 stops46h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/6

2 stops39h 40m

$5,422

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Deals found on 13/5

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 14 May 2024.
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Singapore Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,455 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,963 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,410 reviews
Air New Zealand
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.6

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Cape Town. 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 into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT), located 15.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from New Zealand to Cape Town.

  • Can I find flights from New Zealand to Cape Town for under $2,300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from New Zealand to Cape Town for under $2,300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Multiple Airlines for just $2,271, but on average you can expect to pay $3,069.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from New Zealand to Cape Town for under $2,300?

    There are currently 11+ open flights from New Zealand to Cape Town within the next 7 days for less than $2,300.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Singapore Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,446. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,504 while deals on Emirates start at $1,602 one-way.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?

    Before booking your flight from New Zealand to Cape Town, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Ethiopian Air or Air New Zealand.

  • What does AKL to CPT mean?

    This is defined as Auckland Intl Airport (AKL) and Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT). Codes like Cape Town Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Christchurch Airport (CHC), Wellington Airport (WLG), Queenstown Intl Airport (ZQN), Dunedin Airport (DUD), Nelson Airport (NSN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your New Zealand to Cape Town flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from New Zealand to Cape Town with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter New Zealand to Cape Town flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on New Zealand to Cape Town flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the New Zealand to Cape Town flight deals updated?

    The New Zealand to Cape Town flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 13/5.

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Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to Cape Town. 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 112,020 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,634Average$2,316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,877Average$3,394FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapest$1,957Average$2,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$2,101Average$2,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,204Average$2,822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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