How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 31h 55m. 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 R15 186. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. These flights start at 36% 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 965), Qatar Airways (R11 731), and Emirates (R14 957).

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 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.

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.

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Thu 19/1117:45 -

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Deal found 6/10R23 760

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Round-trip from	R20 485
One-way from	R12 687
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R23 893

Singapore Airlines
3/3-25/3
4 total stops
68h 55m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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10/11-31/12
3 total stops
38h 05m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 994 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/11

17:05-9:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 003

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

6:20-9:25

3 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 798

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

6:20-9:25

3 stops38h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 798

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

15:50-23:00

3 stops42h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 048

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

21:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 729

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

21:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 729

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/11

21:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 729

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

11:20-9:25

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 076

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/12

17:05-9:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R19 254

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 30/11

21:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 219

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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 48 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of R20 302). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 699). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between R21 532 and R25 024 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 485 on Singapore Airlines (Mar 3–Mar 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 671 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 31h 55m. 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 R15 186. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates. These flights start at 36% 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 965), Qatar Airways (R11 731), and Emirates (R14 957).
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of R20 302). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 699). 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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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 48 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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between R21 532 and R25 024 in March.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 485 on Singapore Airlines (Mar 3–Mar 25).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines and Emirates 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.

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How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

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Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between R21 532 and R25 024 in March.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R20 485 on Singapore Airlines (Mar 3–Mar 25).