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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $935. Etihad Airways flights start at $1,377 while deals on Emirates start at $1,475 one-way. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to New Zealand at least 34 days early can save you up to 10% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 34 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to New Zealand for as little as $2,304 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,486 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to New Zealand?

Flights from South Africa to New Zealand lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to New Zealand in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,484.

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

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

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

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

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

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

$2,685+ Flights from South Africa to New Zealand

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand

Round-trip from	$1,571
One-way from	$935
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,939

Qatar Airways
23/4-23/5
2 total stops
63h 20m total
South Africa to New Zealand

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Qatar Airways
30/4
1 total stop
32h 35m total
South Africa to New Zealand

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($383 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($74 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2025.

Wed 23/408:10JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 23/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/3$1,571

Sun 23/1111:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific

Sat 6/1214:55AKL - JNB

1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/3$1,573

Fri 10/1011:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 23/1006:10AKL - JNB

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,585

Sat 13/919:50JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 28/900:55AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,855

Thu 26/618:45JNB - AKL

1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 2/806:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/3$1,902

Sun 11/520:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Sun 18/512:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSouth African

Deal found 28/3$1,942

Wed 29/1018:25CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 11/1106:00AKL - CPT

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$2,089

Mon 9/616:50JNB - AKL

2 stops47h 55mRwandAir

Tue 9/913:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 27/3$2,274

Tue 15/419:10JNB - AKL

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Tue 22/420:30AKL - JNB

1 stop47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 27/3$2,293

Sun 4/519:35CPT - AKL

2 stops48h 30mSouth African

Sun 25/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Deal found 28/3$2,370

Mon 12/508:10DUR - AKL

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/514:30AKL - DUR

3 stops36h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$2,377

Sat 12/414:40CPT - CHC

2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/406:00CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$2,484

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Wed 23/408:10JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways

Fri 23/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/3$1,571

Sun 11/520:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Sun 18/515:15AKL - JNB

2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$1,587

Sun 1/611:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Thu 31/713:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/3$1,589

Sat 13/919:50JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 35mSingapore Airlines

Sun 28/900:55AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,855

Thu 26/618:45JNB - AKL

1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 2/806:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/3$1,902

Sun 11/520:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Sun 18/512:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSouth African

Deal found 28/3$1,942

Mon 9/616:50JNB - AKL

2 stops47h 55mRwandAir

Tue 9/913:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 27/3$2,274

Tue 15/419:10JNB - AKL

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Tue 22/420:30AKL - JNB

1 stop47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 27/3$2,293

Sun 11/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 18/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/3$1,863

Wed 14/514:00CPT - AKL

2 stops24h 35mQantas Airways

Wed 21/506:45AKL - CPT

2 stops39h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/3$1,905

Sun 4/516:35CPT - AKL

2 stops55h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 24/500:25AKL - CPT

2 stops69h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/3$3,886

Fri 23/506:00CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/513:25AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$2,043

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Sun 30/307:25CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/406:00AKL - CPT

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$3,241

Sun 30/318:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Sun 6/407:30AKL - CPT

2 stops62h 05mEmirates

Deal found 28/3$4,361

Wed 2/422:20JNB - AKL

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Wed 9/415:15AKL - JNB

2 stops39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 28/3$2,631

Wed 2/418:45JNB - AKL

1 stop17h 15mQantas Airways

Wed 9/407:30AKL - JNB

1 stop42h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/3$3,103

Wed 2/416:50JNB - AKL

2 stops48h 55mRwandAir

Sat 19/413:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 28/3$9,145

Thu 3/413:55JNB - AKL

1 stop27h 50mQatar Airways

Tue 15/400:25AKL - JNB

2 stops49h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/3$12,388

Thu 3/419:35JNB - AKL

2 stops54h 05mSWISS

Fri 18/413:25AKL - JNB

2 stops53h 55mSWISS

Deal found 28/3$12,544

Fri 4/411:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Fri 11/413:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 27/3$2,133

Fri 4/411:20JNB - AKL

2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/413:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$2,582

Fri 4/422:50JNB - AKL

3 stops50h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 10/400:25AKL - JNB

2 stops28h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 27/3$7,303

Thu 10/413:45JNB - AKL

1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 17/414:10AKL - JNB

1 stop38h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/3$2,905

Sat 12/414:40CPT - CHC

2 stops23h 19mMultiple Airlines

Sat 19/406:00CHC - CPT

2 stops45h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/3$2,484

One-way flights from South Africa to New Zealand
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to New Zealand. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.

Wed 30/408:10JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/3$935

Tue 9/911:20JNB - AKL

2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$961

Wed 9/409:50JNB - AKL

2 stops42h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/3$1,377

Tue 9/919:10JNB - AKL

3 stops53h 50mEmirates

Deal found 27/3$1,475

Tue 9/919:50JNB - HLZ

2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/3$1,561

Fri 25/419:25CPT - AKL

1 stop47h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/3$1,918

Fri 25/420:40CPT - AKL

2 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/3$2,028

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Return

Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/4

08:10-02:45

1 stop32h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/5

13:15-10:00

1 stop30h 45m

$1,571

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

15:15-05:15

2 stops24h 00m

$1,587

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,589

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

19:50-08:25

1 stop26h 35m

Auckland Intl

Sun 28/9

00:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

$1,855

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/5

13:00-02:45

1 stop27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

$1,863

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/5

14:00-00:35

2 stops24h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/5

06:45-12:40

2 stops39h 55m

$1,905

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

20:55-06:05

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

$1,942

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

18:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

06:00-16:15

1 stop20h 15m

$1,980

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 23/5

06:00-11:40

2 stops43h 40m

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/5

13:25-12:40

2 stops33h 15m

$2,043

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/6

16:50-02:45

2 stops47h 55m

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/9

13:15-14:20

2 stops35h 05m

$2,274

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

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 ZA to NZ?

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

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New Zealand, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,190 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

837 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

811 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,537 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,285 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to New Zealand one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $935. Etihad Airways flights start at $1,377 while deals on Emirates start at $1,475 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand 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 South Africa to New Zealand?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 South Africa to New Zealand

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	Cheapest$1,351	Average$1,628	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,555	Average$2,080	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,560	Average$2,404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,591	Average$2,106	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,665	Average$2,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,760	Average$2,370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,877	Average$2,166	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,144	Average$2,876	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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