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

$1,712 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $1,914 and $2,044, respectively. Find deals

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

Users have found that booking a flight from New Zealand to South Africa at least 16 days early can save you up to 7% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 16 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from New Zealand to South Africa for as little as $2,279 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 $2,453 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from New Zealand. Prices for February average $2,336 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $1,579. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 25% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa 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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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 November 2024.

Tue 3/1214:40AKL - JNB

1 stop35h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 10/1212:45JNB - AKL

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/11$2,298

Tue 3/1215:35AKL - JNB

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Sun 22/1222:20JNB - AKL

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 19/11$2,504

Sat 30/1106:00AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 14/1217:15JNB - AKL

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/11$2,591

Sun 24/1106:00AKL - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1207:25CPT - AKL

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,680

Sat 23/1118:20CHC - CPT

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/1208:10CPT - CHC

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,680

Tue 3/1208:50AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/1212:45JNB - AKL

1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,729

Sun 29/1211:10AKL - JNB

2 stops32h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 27/109:55JNB - AKL

2 stops46h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 18/11$2,763

Tue 26/1114:40AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 50mRwandAir

Wed 15/103:10JNB - AKL

2 stops38h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 18/11$2,799

Wed 4/1206:05CHC - JNB

2 stops49h 45mEmirates

Thu 26/1218:50JNB - CHC

2 stops32h 45mEmirates

Deal found 17/11$2,857

Mon 2/1216:00AKL - DUR

2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/1206:30DUR - AKL

2 stops41h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11$2,876

Tue 26/1113:15AKL - DUR

3 stops38h 55mEmirates

Tue 3/1219:10DUR - AKL

2 stops32h 45mEmirates

Deal found 19/11$2,995

Wed 4/1200:55AKL - JNB

1 stop40h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 22/1222:30JNB - AKL

1 stop29h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/11$3,029

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Tue 25/313:45WLG - JNB

2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/413:45JNB - WLG

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,003

Fri 28/306:15CHC - JNB

2 stops34h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 11/419:50JNB - CHC

2 stops41h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,020

Wed 12/213:15AKL - JNB

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Mon 17/322:20JNB - AKL

3 stops32h 30mEmirates

Deal found 18/11$2,088

Tue 3/1214:40AKL - JNB

1 stop35h 05mQatar Airways

Tue 10/1212:45JNB - AKL

1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/11$2,298

Wed 12/214:40AKL - JNB

2 stops46h 40mRwandAir

Sun 16/303:10JNB - AKL

2 stops61h 45mRwandAir

Deal found 18/11$2,300

Thu 20/306:00WLG - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Wed 23/418:40JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/11$2,385

Sun 29/1211:10AKL - JNB

2 stops32h 25mEtihad Airways

Mon 27/109:55JNB - AKL

2 stops46h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 18/11$2,763

Sat 8/215:15AKL - JNB

1 stop49h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 28/213:45JNB - AKL

1 stop36h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11$2,097

Sun 26/114:40AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/211:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,136

Tue 8/406:20CHC - JNB

2 stops61h 55mEmirates

Sat 26/413:25JNB - CHC

2 stops48h 34mEmirates

Deal found 18/11$2,155

Sat 8/206:00AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 8/217:15JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 19/11$2,472

Tue 25/314:35WLG - JNB

3 stops41h 15mEmirates

Wed 30/422:20JNB - WLG

2 stops30h 55mEmirates

Deal found 18/11$2,400

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Sat 23/1118:20CHC - CPT

2 stops37h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 22/1208:10CPT - CHC

2 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,680

Sun 24/1106:00AKL - CPT

2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/1207:25CPT - AKL

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,680

Sun 24/1114:40AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 1/1212:35CPT - AKL

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 18/11$3,641

Mon 25/1101:10AKL - JNB

1 stop40h 00mSingapore Airlines

Thu 16/114:00JNB - AKL

1 stop36h 20mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/11$5,264

Mon 25/1101:10AKL - JNB

1 stop40h 00mAir New Zealand

Thu 16/114:00JNB - AKL

1 stop22h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 19/11$5,689

Tue 26/1121:05AKL - JNB

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Thu 16/113:25JNB - AKL

2 stops38h 30mEmirates

Deal found 18/11$2,554

Tue 26/1114:40AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 05mQatar Airways

Thu 16/112:45JNB - AKL

1 stop29h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11$2,787

Tue 26/1114:40AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 50mRwandAir

Wed 15/103:10JNB - AKL

2 stops38h 50mRwandAir

Deal found 18/11$2,799

Tue 26/1113:15AKL - DUR

3 stops38h 55mEmirates

Tue 3/1219:10DUR - AKL

2 stops32h 45mEmirates

Deal found 19/11$2,995

Thu 28/1101:40AKL - JNB

2 stops43h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Fri 20/1219:45JNB - AKL

2 stops53h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 18/11$6,730

Fri 29/1114:40AKL - JNB

1 stop48h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 20/1210:10JNB - AKL

2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,910

Fri 29/1106:20AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 25mQantas Airways

Fri 20/1217:15JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/11$3,087

One-way flights from New Zealand to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 November 2024.

Wed 1/114:40AKL - CPT

1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 19/11$1,712

Wed 1/120:55AKL - CPT

3 stops54h 50mEmirates

Deal found 19/11$1,914

Sun 29/1211:10AKL - CPT

3 stops56h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 19/11$2,003

Mon 30/1215:15AKL - CPT

2 stops29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 19/11$2,044

Fri 13/1206:00AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 18/11$2,303

Fri 13/1219:30AKL - JNB

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/11$2,361

Fri 13/1206:00AKL - JNB

2 stops59h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 18/11$2,428

Fri 13/1206:05AKL - JNB

2 stops69h 30mEmirates

Deal found 18/11$2,450

Thu 12/1200:55AKL - JNB

1 stop31h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 17/11$2,526

Sat 28/1201:40AKL - CPT

3 stops47h 05mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 19/11$3,873

Mon 25/1106:00WLG - JNB

2 stops34h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 18/11$5,206

Wed 4/1200:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 18/11$6,086

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Route

Departure

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

13:15-16:35

2 stops38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/3

22:20-17:50

3 stops32h 30m

$2,088

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

15:15-06:10

1 stop49h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/2

13:45-13:20

1 stop36h 35m

$2,097

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/4

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

20:55-06:15

1 stop23h 20m

$2,119

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 26/1

14:40-09:45

1 stop30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/2

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

$2,136

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 8/4

06:20-10:15

2 stops61h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

13:25-23:59

2 stops48h 34m

$2,155

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

06:15-06:10

2 stops34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

19:50-09:30

1 stop51h 40m

$2,197

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/12

14:40-14:45

1 stop35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/12

12:45-03:55

1 stop28h 10m

$2,298

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/2

14:40-02:20

2 stops46h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/3

03:10-03:55

2 stops61h 45m

$2,300

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/2

06:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/2

17:15-23:00

1 stop18h 45m

$2,472

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 28/3

06:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/4

18:40-23:59

1 stop19h 19m

$2,487

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

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Estimated return price

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Travel insights for flights from New Zealand to South Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $1,225). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,496). 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 ZA?

When flying from New Zealand to South Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to South Africa, such as Emirates, Qatar Airways and RwandAir. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,489 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

3,489 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,489 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,333 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,489 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Air New Zealand

8.1

Very Good

529 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,489 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Qantas Airways

7.6

Good

819 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,489 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

3,834 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,489 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?
$1,712 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Emirates and Singapore Airlines, with prices starting from $1,914 and $2,044, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of $1,225). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,496). 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 10 airlines flying from New Zealand to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,258	Average$2,512	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,500	Average$2,327	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,552	Average$2,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
South African	Cheapest$1,591	Average$2,132	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	Cheapest$1,757	Average$2,557	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,892	Average$2,619	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,941	Average$2,228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,998	Average$2,630	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Air China	Cheapest$2,455	Average$3,143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$2,570	Average$3,839	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights

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