Cheap flights from Cape Town to Auckland from R9 720

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the only major airport in the Mother City, so you will be departing from here. Conveniently situated just off the N2 freeway about 20 km east of the Cape Town city centre, the airport is the second-busiest in South Africa, after Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), and the fourth-busiest in Africa, after JNB, Cairo International and Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. It handles about 10 million passengers per year (half the number of JNB). The airport can be reached by MyCITIiti BRT bus or by using an e-hailing service, which will take you on the N2 to the airport. Auckland Airport is situated to the south of the city centre, mostly on reclaimed land from Maukau Harbour. The airport has a convenient bus connection to the city.

Despite their locations across the South Pole from each other, and the significant South African expat population in New Zealand, no airlines offer direct flights from Cape Town to Auckland. However, you can find connecting flights with airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways. When organising your Auckland flight deals, the chances are good that you will be routed through a stopover in the Middle East.

Be prepared for some very long flights, and quite a bit of time in connection airports. Again, despite the fact that Cape Town and Auckland are located just across the South Pole from each other, you will have to first fly north, usually to the Middle East, before you then fly south-east to New Zealand. One such routing is with Qatar Airways, with stops at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB), Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH), Brisbane Airport in Brisbane (BNE), and finally Auckland Airport in Auckland (AKL). Another is with Emirates, with stops at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), and finally Auckland Airport. In some cases, the flight from Dubai to Auckland is non-stop. This flight is one of the longest in the world, at over 17h. Total travel time between Cape Town and Auckland can be a whopping 70h, so be sure to rest before departure and on your flights, and drink lots of water so that you remain hydrated.

Unless you have been granted residency in New Zealand while you apply for citizenship, you will need both your passport and a visa to get to Auckland if you’re on an SA passport. Be sure to apply at least six months in advance. Costs for the visa are around R500, but there may be additional charges if you work through a visa service.

Yes, there are multiple flights from Cape Town to Auckland for under R23 800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Qatar Airways for just R23 718, but on average you can expect to pay R34 459.

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Auckland round-trip from R23 718. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Singapore Airlines, from R23 912, and SWISS, from R26 870. Users have found that Qatar Airways is 1% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R9 720. Emirates flights start at R16 868 while deals on Qatar Airways start at R22 116 one-way.

CPT and AKL are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. CPT to AKL refers to a flight route from Cape Town Intl Airport to Auckland Intl Airport.

Flights departing from Cape Town and landing in Auckland stopover in Dubai most frequently. Cape Town to Auckland flights stop in Johannesburg the next most. Singapore comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Cape Town to Auckland flights.

Most Dubai visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq. Those on a stopover in Dubai interested in visiting Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, or Gold Souq can do so by traveling 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km, respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R329 per day.

If you're on a stopover in Johannesburg and looking for things to do, consider visiting Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, or Johannesburg Planetarium. Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium can be accessed by travelling approximately 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers can book a car hire at Johannesburg OR Tambo for about R838 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Of the flights from Cape Town to Auckland that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Adelaide. Brisbane sees the next fewest stopovers on Cape Town to Auckland flights. Melbourne comes in third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Cape Town to Auckland flights.

The amount of baggage you can bring on your Cape Town to Auckland flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Cape Town to Auckland flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Auckland.

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Auckland by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Many airlines flying from Cape Town to Auckland offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Cape Town to Auckland flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

The Cape Town to Auckland flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 22/10.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Auckland (average of R1 118). Flying from Cape Town to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 444). 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.