What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 71% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 13m.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R24 430.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Auckland to Cape Town?

Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 30h 29m.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 33h 15m. Auckland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 11739 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 R16 805. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R17 460, and Qatar Airways, from R18 311. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Cape Town one-way?

The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Auckland to Cape Town are Singapore Airlines (R9 918), Qatar Airways (R11 675), and Emirates (R13 700).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, South African or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CPT?

When flying from Auckland to Cape Town, 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 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.

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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 31 December 2025.

Wed 31/1223:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 7/118:55CPT - AKL

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12R33 519

Wed 31/1214:55AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/16:00CPT - AKL

2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R34 033

Wed 31/1221:05AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 16/113:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R39 022

Wed 31/1221:05AKL - CPT

2 stops52h 30mEmirates

Fri 16/113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 10mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R39 950

Best flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Fri 17/410:10AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 19/510:40CPT - AKL

2 stops25h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R23 125

Tue 21/420:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 00mEmirates

Thu 21/518:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Fri 17/410:10AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 15mSingapore Airlines

Wed 20/510:40CPT - AKL

2 stops25h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R23 125

Sun 19/46:00AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 40mEmirates

Fri 15/513:15CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Wed 15/416:05AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 35mEmirates

Fri 15/518:25CPT - AKL

2 stops33h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Fri 17/416:05AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 35mEmirates

Sat 16/518:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Wed 15/46:45AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 55mEmirates

Thu 21/518:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Mon 20/46:10AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 30mEmirates

Thu 21/513:15CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Wed 25/313:25AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Fri 3/413:15CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Sat 18/420:30AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 10mEmirates

Tue 19/518:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Sat 18/420:30AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 10mEmirates

Sat 16/518:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 30mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Fri 17/413:25AKL - CPT

2 stops37h 15mEmirates

Wed 20/513:15CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 40mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R23 141

Last-minute flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town. Data last updated 31 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 31/1223:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mQatar Airways

Wed 7/118:55CPT - AKL

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 29/12R33 519

Wed 31/1214:55AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Wed 7/16:00CPT - AKL

2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R34 033

Thu 22/16:00AKL - CPT

2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines

Fri 23/118:10CPT - AKL

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 31/12R24 799

Mon 26/121:05AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Tue 10/213:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R26 175

Mon 26/19:00AKL - CPT

3 stops35h 25mSingapore Airlines

Tue 10/210:40CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/12R28 048

Tue 27/121:05AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Tue 3/213:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Deal found 29/12R25 661

Thu 29/111:50AKL - CPT

3 stops39h 55mEmirates

Sat 14/213:40CPT - AKL

3 stops41h 00mEmirates

Deal found 29/12R23 390

Thu 29/123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 14/213:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/12R33 718

One-way flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from Auckland to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Wed 21/110:30AKL - CPT

3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R11 952

Sun 22/315:15AKL - CPT

2 stops53h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12R12 466

Fri 23/110:10AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R12 665

Thu 22/114:55AKL - CPT

2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R12 731

Fri 23/123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 30/12R12 880

Mon 23/315:15AKL - CPT

2 stops53h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 29/12R13 527

Mon 19/120:00AKL - CPT

3 stops48h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 30/12R13 593

Sat 24/120:45AKL - CPT

3 stops55h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R13 709

Sun 18/123:45AKL - CPT

3 stops45h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 30/12R13 825

Sun 18/113:25AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Deal found 30/12R14 886

Sun 22/321:05AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Deal found 29/12R14 969

Find flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R23 125
One-way from	R11 952
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R27 849

Singapore Airlines
17/4-16/5
4 total stops
58h 50m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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21/1
3 total stops
37h 55m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

10:10-9:25

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

10:40-22:15

2 stops25h 35m

R23 125

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

10:10-9:25

2 stops33h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 20/5

10:40-22:15

2 stops25h 35m

R23 125

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

20:30-11:30

1 stop49h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-9:55

1 stop29h 30m

R23 141

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/4

6:00-16:40

2 stops44h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

13:15-9:55

1 stop34h 40m

R23 141

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

16:05-16:40

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 15/5

18:25-13:45

2 stops33h 20m

R23 141

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 17/4

16:05-16:40

2 stops34h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 16/5

18:25-9:55

1 stop29h 30m

R23 141

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 15/4

6:45-16:40

2 stops43h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

18:25-9:55

1 stop29h 30m

R23 141

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 20/4

6:10-16:40

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 21/5

13:15-9:55

1 stop34h 40m

R23 141

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 25/3

13:25-16:45

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 3/4

13:15-10:55

1 stop34h 40m

R23 141

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/4

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 19/5

18:25-9:55

1 stop29h 30m

R23 141

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 70 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 R15 881). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 163). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 424 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

960 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

South African

7,5

Good

50 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 700 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 449 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Namakajjo,Dec 2025

EBB - DXB

Emirates airlines is always good, and I'll always board and travel with Emirates. Everything is going well

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 33h 15m. Auckland and Cape Town are separated by a distance of 11739 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
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 R16 805. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R17 460, and Qatar Airways, from R18 311. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Auckland to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Auckland to Cape Town are Singapore Airlines (R9 918), Qatar Airways (R11 675), and Emirates (R13 700).
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 R15 881). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 163). 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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South African	CheapestR16 805	AverageR20 602	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
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