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 $1,168. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,699 while deals on Emirates start at $1,707 one-way. Find deals

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, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways.

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

To save up to 9% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 46 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 $2,326 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $2,628 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 $2,396. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,675. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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 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.

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 December 2024.

Sun 1/1214:40AKL - CPT

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/1212:35CPT - AKL

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,833

Tue 24/1216:35AKL - CPT

2 stops54h 05mEmirates

Mon 20/113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 40mEmirates

Deal found 29/11$3,069

Wed 25/1214:40AKL - CPT

1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 22/119:10CPT - AKL

1 stop46h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/11$3,462

Thu 12/1206:00CHC - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/109:20CPT - CHC

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$4,274

Tue 24/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 8/110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$4,726

Thu 12/1218:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 11/109:20CPT - CHC

3 stops41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$4,899

Wed 11/1201:05CHC - CPT

2 stops43h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 11/110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$5,365

Thu 12/1212:00CHC - CPT

3 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 11/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops44h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/11$5,557

Mon 23/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 20/110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/11$5,718

Sat 28/1201:40AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 6/112:35CPT - AKL

2 stops36h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/11$8,680

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 1 December 2024.

Thu 16/116:00AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 45mEmirates

Sun 16/318:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 50mEmirates

Deal found 29/11$2,388

Sun 2/200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 6/510:40CPT - AKL

2 stops39h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,520

Sun 16/200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/318:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,582

Wed 22/114:40AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 00mQatar Airways

Wed 29/112:35CPT - AKL

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 1/12$2,729

Thu 12/1212:00CHC - CPT

3 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 11/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops44h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/11$5,557

Thu 16/101:40AKL - CPT

3 stops47h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 17/314:35CPT - AKL

3 stops34h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/11$7,486

Thu 12/1206:00CHC - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/109:20CPT - CHC

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$4,274

Thu 12/1218:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 11/109:20CPT - CHC

3 stops41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$4,899

Wed 11/1201:05CHC - CPT

2 stops43h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 11/110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$5,365

Mon 23/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 20/110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/11$5,718

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 1 December 2024 and is based on user searches.

Sun 1/1214:40AKL - CPT

2 stops37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/1212:35CPT - AKL

1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$2,833

Mon 9/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mSingapore Airlines

Wed 18/1210:40CPT - AKL

3 stops26h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$5,973

Tue 10/1220:55AKL - CPT

2 stops49h 45mEmirates

Wed 18/1213:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$3,399

Wed 11/1201:05CHC - CPT

2 stops43h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sat 11/110:40CPT - CHC

2 stops37h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$5,365

Thu 12/1206:00CHC - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/109:20CPT - CHC

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/11$4,274

Thu 12/1218:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

Sat 11/109:20CPT - CHC

3 stops41h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/11$4,899

Thu 12/1212:00CHC - CPT

3 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand

Sat 11/110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops44h 50mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/11$5,557

Mon 23/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 20/110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 29/11$5,718

Tue 24/1216:35AKL - CPT

2 stops54h 05mEmirates

Mon 20/113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 40mEmirates

Deal found 29/11$3,069

Tue 24/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 40mSingapore Airlines

Wed 8/110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$4,726

Wed 25/1214:40AKL - CPT

1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 22/119:10CPT - AKL

1 stop46h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/11$3,462

Sat 28/1201:40AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 50mMalaysia Airlines

Mon 6/112:35CPT - AKL

2 stops36h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/11$8,680

One-way flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 1 December 2024.

Sat 1/220:00AKL - CPT

3 stops48h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/11$1,168

Sat 1/214:40AKL - CPT

1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/11$1,699

Mon 30/1206:05AKL - CPT

3 stops64h 35mEmirates

Deal found 29/11$1,707

Fri 27/1206:00AKL - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/11$1,972

Sat 28/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/11$2,695

Fri 20/1212:00CHC - CPT

2 stops36h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 1/12$3,187

Sat 28/1201:40AKL - CPT

3 stops42h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 30/11$5,066

Find flights from New Zealand to Cape Town within your budget

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/1

16:00-16:45

2 stops35h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

18:25-11:15

1 stop29h 50m

$2,388

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 2/2

00:55-09:25

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/5

10:40-12:20

2 stops39h 40m

$2,520

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/2

00:55-09:25

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/3

18:25-11:15

1 stop29h 50m

$2,582

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/1

14:40-10:40

1 stop31h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/1

12:35-03:55

1 stop28h 20m

$2,729

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 12/12

06:00-19:20

2 stops24h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

09:20-23:55

2 stops27h 35m

$4,274

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 12/12

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

09:20-14:00

3 stops41h 40m

$4,899

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 11/12

01:05-09:25

2 stops43h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

10:40-10:40

2 stops37h 00m

$5,365

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 12/12

12:00-09:25

3 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/1

10:40-18:30

3 stops44h 50m

$5,557

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 23/12

00:55-09:25

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 20/1

10:40-09:25

2 stops35h 45m

$5,718

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 16/1

01:40-14:30

3 stops47h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

14:35-12:05

3 stops34h 30m

$7,486

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of $1,252). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,599). 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 NZ to 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.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from New Zealand to Cape Town. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,471 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,471 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,337 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

524 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways

7.5

Good

3,821 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Malaysia Airlines

7.4

Good

297 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,471 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

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.
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 $1,168. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,699 while deals on Emirates start at $1,707 one-way.
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.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of $1,252). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,599). 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 New Zealand to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	Cheapest$1,573	Average$2,122	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,731	Average$2,375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,061	Average$2,590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$2,282	Average$2,913	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$2,355	Average$2,453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,872	Average$4,005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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Find flights from New Zealand to Cape Town within your budget

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.

Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from New Zealand to Cape Town including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 December 2024.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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Temperature in Cape Town by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air New Zealand, Emirates and Singapore Airlines from New Zealand to Cape Town. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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