Cheap flights from Auckland to Cape Town from R11 745

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 1/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
Dec 27 — Jan 31
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 November 2025.

Wed 26/1123:45AKL - CPT
1 stop45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/127:00CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R26 508
Wed 26/1123:45AKL - CPT
1 stop45h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 13/1217:15CPT - AKL
2 stops74h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11R26 611
Wed 26/1118:30AKL - CPT
3 stops57h 15mEmirates
Sat 13/1213:40CPT - AKL
2 stops47h 25mEmirates
Deal found 25/11R27 605
Thu 4/1223:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/36:00CPT - AKL
2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11R28 068
Mon 1/1220:35AKL - CPT
2 stops31h 10mEmirates
Sat 20/1218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops42h 35mEmirates
Deal found 26/11R28 085
Thu 4/126:10AKL - CPT
2 stops45h 35mEmirates
Tue 3/318:30CPT - AKL
3 stops36h 10mEmirates
Deal found 26/11R28 154

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Auckland (AKL) to Cape Town (CPT). 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 27 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R23 627

One-way from

R14 677

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 444
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 11/2-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
15/1
  • 15/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 42h 25m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R45 964 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 413 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Auckland to Cape Town 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Auckland

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

16:05-16:45

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

18:30-18:15

2 stops36h 45m

R23 627

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

14:10-9:25

3 stops30h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

10:40-0:45

3 stops27h 05m

R23 747

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

16:35-16:45

2 stops35h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 29/3

13:05-10:50

1 stop34h 45m

R23 988

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/2

1:15-9:25

2 stops43h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-21:10

1 stop45h 35m

R24 708

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/4

20:35-11:35

2 stops50h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

18:25-0:10

2 stops43h 45m

R25 582

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

9:00-9:25

3 stops35h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

10:40-0:25

3 stops26h 45m

R26 268

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/3

11:10-9:25

3 stops33h 15m

R11 745

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 28/2

1:40-11:50

2 stops69h 10m

R14 386

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/1

10:00-17:25

3 stops42h 25m

R14 677

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 11/12

6:15-21:00

2 stops25h 45m

R16 906

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Auckland with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Cape Town

How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 21 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of R16 323). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 821). 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 AKL to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 27 November 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 13% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Auckland to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. 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 Cape Town. Reviews last updated 27 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Auckland to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Auckland to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 35h 40m. Auckland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 11739 km.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip from R17 382. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R18 060, and Qatar Airways, from R18 940. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town 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 Auckland to Cape Town?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of R16 323). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 821). 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 5 airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Auckland to Cape Town. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 27 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR17 382AverageR21 263FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 060AverageR24 519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 940AverageR23 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 014AverageR20 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 404AverageR25 383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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