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Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand from $1,056

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 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — AKL
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to New Zealand (NZ0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,922

One-way from

$1,056
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 35m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 20m total
  • South Africa to New Zealand

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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 19 December 2024.

Sun 22/1220:25JNB - AKL
2 stops54h 00mSWISS
Tue 21/114:55AKL - JNB
2 stops54h 30mSWISS
Deal found 18/12$2,805
Fri 20/1217:15JNB - AKL
1 stop20h 35mQantas Airways
Fri 27/1220:55AKL - JNB
2 stops28h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$3,012
Fri 27/1209:55JNB - AKL
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/113:45AKL - JNB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,356
Sat 28/1213:45JNB - AKL
1 stop46h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 7/115:15AKL - JNB
1 stop41h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,372
Sun 22/1213:25JNB - AKL
2 stops43h 05mEmirates
Tue 21/120:55AKL - JNB
3 stops48h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$3,482
Mon 23/1218:25CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/121:05AKL - CPT
2 stops50h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$3,809
Mon 23/1218:25CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 50mEmirates
Mon 13/121:05AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 35mEmirates
Deal found 18/12$3,863
Mon 23/1203:10JNB - AKL
2 stops37h 45mRwandAir
Tue 31/1214:40AKL - JNB
2 stops34h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 18/12$4,208
Tue 17/1219:50JNB - AKL
1 stop45h 05mQatar Airways
Tue 7/114:40AKL - JNB
1 stop35h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/12$4,232
Mon 23/1212:35CPT - AKL
1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 10/114:40AKL - CPT
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/12$4,316
Sun 29/1210:10JNB - AKL
2 stops36h 15mLufthansa
Mon 6/114:55AKL - JNB
2 stops53h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12$4,967
Sun 22/1219:45JNB - AKL
2 stops53h 20mMalaysia Airlines
Mon 20/101:40AKL - JNB
3 stops46h 30mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 17/12$6,639

Find flights from South Africa to New Zealand within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to New Zealand 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 19 December 2024.

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JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/2

13:45-15:05

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

00:55-06:10

1 stop40h 15m

$1,922

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/2

17:15-00:25

1 stop20h 10m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/3

20:55-14:45

2 stops28h 50m

$1,924

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 1/2

11:15-00:25

2 stops26h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

06:20-10:40

2 stops39h 20m

$1,938

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/3

11:05-09:40

1 stop35h 35m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

06:45-07:40

2 stops34h 55m

$1,987

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 14/3

06:50-23:00

2 stops29h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 2/4

07:45-22:50

2 stops26h 05m

$1,989

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

20:35-06:25

1 stop22h 50m

Auckland Intl

Wed 19/2

14:05-04:40

1 stop25h 35m

$2,064

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/3

03:10-03:55

2 stops37h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/3

14:40-14:20

2 stops34h 40m

$2,153

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/2

09:55-19:00

2 stops46h 05m

Auckland Intl

Mon 17/2

16:20-08:35

2 stops51h 15m

$2,176

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/2

06:00-06:25

2 stops37h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/2

14:05-16:40

2 stops37h 35m

$2,197

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/3

20:25-13:25

2 stops54h 00m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/3

14:55-10:25

2 stops54h 30m

$2,263

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

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to New Zealand

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

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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to New Zealand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New Zealand, such as South African, RwandAir and SWISS. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
1,331 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.8
Good
66 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.5
Good
839 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,410 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to New Zealand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to New Zealand one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Cathay Pacific, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $1,056. Etihad Airways flights start at $1,125 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $1,149 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to New Zealand. 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 19 December 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapest$1,388Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,591Average$2,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,615Average$2,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,712Average$2,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,846Average$2,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,856Average$2,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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RwandAirCheapest$1,878Average$2,155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapest$2,128Average$2,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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