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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cape Town from R9 208

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 7/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
Feb 4 — Feb 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 5 January 2026.

Wed 11/215:05AKL - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEmirates
Sun 22/213:40CPT - AKL
2 stops38h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R22 396
Thu 19/213:35AKL - CPT
3 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 26/215:55CPT - AKL
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R22 413
Wed 18/221:05AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Wed 25/213:40CPT - AKL
2 stops38h 00mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R22 445
Wed 18/29:20AKL - CPT
3 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 25/219:35CPT - AKL
2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1R22 577
Tue 17/221:05AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/413:30CPT - AKL
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1R22 593
Sat 18/420:30AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 10mEmirates
Mon 18/513:15CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 40mEmirates
Deal found 4/1R22 774
Tue 19/59:20AKL - CPT
3 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines
Thu 21/510:40CPT - AKL
3 stops40h 20mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 5/1R22 807
Tue 19/520:30AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 10mEmirates
Thu 21/518:25CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 3/1R22 840
Tue 17/214:20AKL - CPT
3 stops37h 25mEmirates
Sun 19/418:25CPT - AKL
3 stops39h 45mEmirates
Deal found 5/1R22 955

Find 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 5 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R22 396

One-way from

R9 208

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 120
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 11/2-22/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 30m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 7/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • Auckland to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R36 801 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 551 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 5 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to Cape Town that are best for you.

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Auckland

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AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

15:05-16:45

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:40-14:40

2 stops38h 00m

R22 396

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 26/1

6:45-16:45

2 stops45h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

13:40-19:30

2 stops42h 50m

R22 429

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/2

21:05-11:40

1 stop49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

13:15-9:55

1 stop34h 40m

R22 462

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 18/2

9:20-9:25

3 stops35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

19:35-6:10

2 stops47h 35m

R22 577

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 17/2

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 11/4

13:30-9:55

2 stops34h 25m

R22 593

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 18/4

6:10-16:40

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

18:25-9:55

1 stop29h 30m

R22 774

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

1:15-9:25

2 stops43h 10m

R9 208

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 9/6

14:10-9:25

2 stops29h 15m

R10 442

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/3

1:15-9:25

2 stops43h 10m

R10 442

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/4

9:20-9:25

3 stops34h 05m

R10 524

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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 2 January 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 65 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 687). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 009). 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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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 5 January 2026.
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
3 460 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 427 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
967 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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
3 697 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 460 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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

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 36h 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 R16 643. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R17 320, and Qatar Airways, from R18 164. 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 838), Qatar Airways (R11 581), and Emirates (R13 590).

  • 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 687). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in January is currently the most expensive (average of R19 009). 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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Fly from Auckland to Cape Town on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from Auckland to Cape Town. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 5 January 2026.
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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 5 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR16 669AverageR20 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR17 320AverageR20 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 164AverageR22 507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 851AverageR20 809FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 486AverageR24 853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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