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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,021. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,064 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,084 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 30 days early can save you up to 15% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 30 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to New Zealand for as little as $2,236 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 $2,379 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 $1,401.

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.

$1,986+ Flights from South Africa to New Zealand

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand

Round-trip from	$1,506
One-way from	$908
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,874

6/6-22/6
3 total stops
84h 55m total
South Africa to New Zealand

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15/9
2 total stops
44h 40m total
South Africa to New Zealand

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($390 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($72 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 23 April 2025.

Sat 1/1111:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific

Sat 29/1114:55AKL - JNB

1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/4$1,501

Fri 6/611:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/619:05AKL - JNB

2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,506

Wed 14/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 21/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,537

Wed 12/1111:55DUR - AKL

2 stops29h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 10/214:40AKL - DUR

2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,590

Mon 9/609:00CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/606:45AKL - CPT

2 stops39h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,810

Mon 9/613:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Mon 16/613:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,833

Sat 13/918:45JNB - AKL

1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 2/1006:15AKL - JNB

1 stop21h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,838

Mon 20/1019:50JNB - AKL

1 stop40h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 16/1101:20AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,847

Mon 20/1020:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Mon 17/1114:05AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 00mSouth African

Deal found 22/4$1,848

Wed 3/920:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Wed 10/912:35AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 10mSouth African

Deal found 22/4$1,875

Thu 8/510:55DUR - AKL

2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways

Mon 12/506:45AKL - DUR

2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,880

Wed 19/1106:40CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 26/1214:55AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,934

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Fri 6/611:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/619:05AKL - JNB

2 stops46h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,506

Wed 14/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Wed 21/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,537

Tue 15/711:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Tue 5/813:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 22/4$1,568

Mon 9/609:00CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 16/606:45AKL - CPT

2 stops39h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,810

Mon 20/1019:50JNB - AKL

1 stop40h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 16/1101:20AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,847

Mon 20/1020:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Mon 17/1114:05AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 00mSouth African

Deal found 22/4$1,848

Mon 14/703:10JNB - AKL

2 stops37h 35mRwandAir

Tue 5/813:15AKL - JNB

2 stops47h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 22/4$2,322

Sun 19/1019:35JNB - AKL

2 stops54h 05mSWISS

Sun 16/1114:55AKL - JNB

2 stops54h 15mSWISS

Deal found 22/4$2,331

Sun 11/519:10JNB - AKL

3 stops36h 40mEmirates

Sun 18/515:15AKL - JNB

2 stops39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 22/4$2,352

Fri 6/616:35CPT - AKL

2 stops53h 50mTurkish Airlines

Thu 12/600:25AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 22/4$2,431

Mon 20/1019:00JNB - AKL

2 stops41h 10mLufthansa

Thu 20/1111:10AKL - JNB

2 stops57h 20mLufthansa

Deal found 22/4$2,459

Sun 19/1009:50JNB - AKL

2 stops44h 50mEtihad Airways

Fri 14/1116:20AKL - JNB

2 stops51h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 22/4$2,467

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Tue 22/419:10JNB - AKL

1 stop28h 40mEmirates

Tue 20/520:30AKL - JNB

1 stop34h 20mEmirates

Deal found 22/4$2,189

Sun 27/413:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 11/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,835

Sun 27/413:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Sun 11/513:15AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$2,052

Tue 29/408:10JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 29/713:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,755

Wed 30/422:20JNB - AKL

1 stop25h 30mEmirates

Wed 30/715:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 00mEmirates

Deal found 22/4$2,356

Thu 1/511:20JNB - AKL

2 stops40h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/513:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,974

Thu 1/518:45JNB - AKL

1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways

Fri 30/506:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/4$2,135

Thu 1/514:30JNB - AKL

3 stops34h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Thu 29/500:25AKL - JNB

2 stops43h 35mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 22/4$6,238

Sat 3/514:15CPT - AKL

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/506:15AKL - CPT

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$2,416

Sat 3/506:05CPT - AKL

2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 10/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$2,643

Sun 4/519:35CPT - AKL

2 stops48h 30mSouth African

Sun 25/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 10mSouth African

Deal found 22/4$2,496

Thu 8/510:55DUR - AKL

2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways

Mon 12/506:45AKL - DUR

2 stops37h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,880

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 23 April 2025.

Mon 15/911:20JNB - AKL

2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$908

Mon 15/920:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Deal found 22/4$1,021

Thu 1/520:25JNB - AKL

1 stop44h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,064

Wed 27/813:45JNB - AKL

1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,084

Tue 6/505:45CPT - AKL

3 stops50h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/4$1,164

Sat 3/506:05CPT - AKL

2 stops36h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/4$1,343

Thu 5/622:20JNB - AKL

3 stops33h 30mEmirates

Deal found 22/4$1,411

Sun 14/903:10JNB - AKL

2 stops61h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 22/4$1,505

Fri 2/509:00CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 50mEmirates

Deal found 22/4$1,613

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Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/6

19:05-07:40

2 stops46h 35m

$1,506

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

13:55-02:45

1 stop26h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 21/5

13:15-10:00

1 stop30h 45m

$1,537

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/7

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 5/8

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,568

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

09:00-23:00

2 stops28h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/6

06:45-12:40

2 stops39h 55m

$1,810

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

13:00-02:45

1 stop27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/6

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

$1,833

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/9

18:45-00:35

1 stop19h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/10

06:15-16:15

1 stop21h 00m

$1,838

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

19:50-23:10

1 stop40h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/11

01:20-18:35

1 stop28h 15m

$1,847

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

20:55-07:05

1 stop23h 10m

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/11

14:05-05:05

1 stop26h 00m

$1,848

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

20:25-06:05

2 stops47h 40m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/9

12:35-16:45

2 stops38h 10m

$1,875

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 8/5

10:55-00:35

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

06:45-10:20

2 stops37h 35m

$1,880

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New Zealand

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 SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,290 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,205 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,582 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,290 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

850 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,290 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

826 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,290 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

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 South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,021. Qatar Airways flights start at $1,064 while deals on Singapore Airlines start at $1,084 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$1,282	Average$1,563	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,472	Average$2,011	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,488	Average$2,481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,519	Average$1,994	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,619	Average$1,992	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,684	Average$2,302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,791	Average$2,067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,224	Average$2,783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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