How long is the flight from New Zealand to Africa?

For as low as R24 388, Emirates can have you in Africa from New Zealand in 20h. The distance between New Zealand and Africa is about 11450 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R9 562 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from R9 570 and RwandAir from R10 013 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in 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 Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to 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).

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to 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 Africa.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to 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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Find flight deals from New Zealand to Africa

Round-trip from	R19 697
One-way from	R9 832
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R22 408

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84h 50m total
New Zealand to Africa

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35h 40m total
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Zealand to Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of R21 993). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 331). 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.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Africa?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Africa is 77 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from New Zealand to Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 635 reviews

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10,0

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Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 635 reviews

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8,2

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 684 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 635 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 536 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 635 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

1 122 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 635 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 712 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 635 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Africa?
For as low as R24 388, Emirates can have you in Africa from New Zealand in 20h. The distance between New Zealand and Africa is about 11450 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R9 562 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from R9 570 and RwandAir from R10 013 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to 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 Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to 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 Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Africa (average of R21 993). Flying from New Zealand to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 331). 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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR13 872	AverageR21 343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR17 895	AverageR22 410	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR18 553	AverageR25 878	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 742	AverageR22 190	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 321	AverageR27 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from New Zealand to Africa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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