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 30m.

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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 72% of one-stop itineraries from Auckland to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

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 R26 974.

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 31m.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 28h 40m. 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 R17 607. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R18 294, and Qatar Airways, from R19 186. These flights start at 23% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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, Qantas Airways or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

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.

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

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 294, or R24 386 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from Auckland with a flight ticket averaging about R23 067. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R16 465. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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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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.

R10 630+ Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cape Town

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R20 321
One-way from	R10 630
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R23 969

South African
19/11-4/12
4 total stops
68h 50m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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5/3
2 total stops
43h 10m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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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 13 September 2025.

Wed 19/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 00mSouth African

Thu 4/1212:20CPT - AKL

2 stops30h 50mSouth African

Deal found 12/9R20 321

Mon 27/1014:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

Mon 3/1120:25CPT - AKL

2 stops46h 45mSouth African

Deal found 12/9R21 120

Sun 2/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops32h 10mSouth African

Thu 6/1111:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 10/9R21 763

Tue 28/1014:30AKL - CPT

2 stops39h 25mSouth African

Tue 4/119:00CPT - AKL

2 stops34h 10mSouth African

Deal found 13/9R22 058

Sun 19/1013:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Fri 31/1020:25CPT - AKL

2 stops46h 45mSouth African

Deal found 11/9R22 145

Mon 24/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

Thu 25/1211:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 11/9R22 284

Mon 27/1023:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1120:25CPT - AKL

2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R22 770

Tue 28/1023:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/116:00CPT - AKL

2 stops44h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R22 788

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 13 September 2025.

Sun 22/21:15AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 9/310:40CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/9R21 363

Thu 5/323:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 21/318:55CPT - AKL

1 stop39h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R21 780

Mon 24/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

Thu 25/1211:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 13/9R23 170

Tue 18/1121:05AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 35mEmirates

Sun 28/1218:30CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R24 611

Wed 4/31:15AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines

Sat 21/310:40CPT - AKL

2 stops49h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/9R23 934

Tue 28/1020:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Tue 4/1113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops48h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R25 358

Mon 24/1121:05AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Thu 25/1218:30CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R25 393

Wed 4/314:20AKL - CPT

3 stops37h 25mEmirates

Wed 25/318:30CPT - AKL

3 stops40h 25mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R25 428

Last-minute flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town. Data last updated 13 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Thu 18/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Thu 2/1013:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R34 859

Sat 20/913:15AKL - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 27/916:35CPT - AKL

3 stops69h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R32 167

Sat 20/916:05AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 45mEmirates

Sat 27/918:25CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R34 737

Sat 20/913:15AKL - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/916:35CPT - AKL

3 stops61h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R35 693

Sat 20/916:05AKL - CPT

2 stops53h 30mEmirates

Thu 2/1013:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R36 057

Sun 21/97:30AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 20mEmirates

Thu 2/1018:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R34 008

Sun 21/96:45AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Mon 29/918:25CPT - AKL

2 stops44h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R36 370

Mon 22/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Thu 2/1013:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R33 574

Mon 22/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Sun 28/913:05CPT - AKL

2 stops44h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R35 936

Tue 23/912:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Tue 30/99:00CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 05mSouth African

Deal found 13/9R30 951

Tue 23/913:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 30/96:30CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R34 234

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 13 September 2025.

Thu 5/31:15AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9R10 630

Sat 7/311:10AKL - CPT

3 stops33h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 731

Fri 6/323:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R15 771

Sat 7/321:05AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R16 292

Sun 12/1021:10AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R16 483

Sat 6/1215:15AKL - CPT

2 stops29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9R17 664

Sat 6/1223:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9R18 446

Sat 6/1213:45AKL - CPT

3 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R18 932

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AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 22/2

1:15-11:10

2 stops44h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/3

10:40-9:35

2 stops35h 55m

R21 363

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 5/3

23:45-17:25

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

18:55-21:10

1 stop39h 15m

R21 780

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/11

14:30-10:25

2 stops30h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

11:05-6:10

2 stops32h 05m

R23 170

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

1:15-9:25

2 stops43h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

10:40-23:35

2 stops49h 55m

R23 934

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/11

21:05-11:40

1 stop49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/12

18:30-11:15

1 stop29h 45m

R24 611

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

20:35-16:45

2 stops31h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/11

13:40-0:45

2 stops48h 05m

R25 358

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 24/11

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 25/12

18:30-11:15

1 stop29h 45m

R25 393

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 4/3

14:20-16:45

3 stops37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/3

18:30-21:55

3 stops40h 25m

R25 428

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/3

15:15-9:25

2 stops29h 10m

R11 290

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 7/3

15:15-9:25

2 stops29h 10m

R12 731

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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 72 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, 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.

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

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.

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

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African 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

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

South African

7,6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

905 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 28h 40m. 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 R17 607. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R18 294, and Qatar Airways, from R19 186. 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, 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.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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