Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between R20 701 and R24 692 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R22 208 on South African (Nov 2-Nov 6).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between R20 701 and R24 692 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R22 208 on South African (Nov 2-Nov 6).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Dubai (DXB) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R27 378.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 4h 14m.

Question 6

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip from R22 208. This flight start at 5% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Sunday 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.

Question 10

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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.

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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).

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

Flights from Auckland to Cape Town are generally found to be more expensive on Thursday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cape Town.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 4% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Auckland to Cape Town 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R21 747, or R24 302 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about R23 552. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R16 780. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

It’s typically best to fly out from Auckland to Cape Town in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 14% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Auckland to Cape Town. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Auckland to Cape Town?

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Auckland to Cape Town with no change fees?

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Certainly. Search results for flights to Cape Town from Auckland shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 23

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Auckland to Cape Town become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R22 208
One-way from	R14 049
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R22 049

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	CheapestR17 982	AverageR22 045	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR18 684	AverageR25 366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 594	AverageR26 657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR19 671	AverageR22 323	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 889	AverageR27 319	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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