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

Dubai (DXB) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 74% 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 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 30m.

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

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R25 998.

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 38h 20m. 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 R17 650. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R18 339, and Qatar Airways, from R19 232. 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, Singapore Airlines or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

R12 135+ Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cape Town

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 049 and R24 062 in February. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R22 756 on Singapore Airlines (Feb 4-Feb 22).

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 23 October 2025.

Tue 18/116:00AKL - CPT

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1218:10CPT - AKL

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10R24 306

Wed 31/126:10AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 7/219:35CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10R24 323

Thu 20/116:50AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 55mEmirates

Thu 27/1113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/10R24 497

Tue 4/116:50AKL - CPT

2 stops63h 50mEmirates

Thu 6/1118:30CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 15mEmirates

Deal found 21/10R24 845

Tue 18/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops29h 55mSouth African

Tue 30/1214:15CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 55mSouth African

Deal found 22/10R24 985

Mon 24/117:35AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 10mEmirates

Thu 25/1218:30CPT - AKL

2 stops42h 35mEmirates

Deal found 21/10R25 298

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 23 October 2025.

Tue 18/116:00AKL - CPT

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1218:10CPT - AKL

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10R24 306

Wed 11/213:25AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 20mEmirates

Sun 22/213:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Deal found 22/10R24 462

Thu 20/116:50AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 55mEmirates

Thu 27/1113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/10R24 497

Tue 4/1121:05AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 35mEmirates

Thu 6/1118:30CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 15mEmirates

Deal found 21/10R24 845

Thu 2/416:55AKL - CPT

2 stops53h 40mEmirates

Tue 14/418:25CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 22/10R24 967

Last-minute flights from Auckland to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town. Data last updated 23 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 4/116:50AKL - CPT

2 stops63h 50mEmirates

Thu 6/1118:30CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 15mEmirates

Deal found 21/10R24 845

Tue 18/116:00AKL - CPT

2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 28/1218:10CPT - AKL

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10R24 306

Tue 18/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops29h 55mSouth African

Tue 30/1214:15CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 55mSouth African

Deal found 22/10R24 985

Thu 20/116:50AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 55mEmirates

Thu 27/1113:40CPT - AKL

2 stops38h 00mEmirates

Deal found 20/10R24 497

Mon 24/117:35AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 10mEmirates

Thu 25/1218:30CPT - AKL

2 stops42h 35mEmirates

Deal found 21/10R25 298

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 23 October 2025.

Tue 28/1014:55AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10R12 135

Tue 28/1023:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 22/10R12 188

Fri 23/123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/10R12 327

Thu 20/1123:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/10R12 431

Fri 28/116:10AKL - CPT

3 stops47h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10R13 929

Thu 20/1120:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 20/10R14 886

Thu 20/119:20AKL - CPT

3 stops59h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/10R15 235

Tue 6/123:55AKL - CPT

2 stops46h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/10R16 923

Thu 22/11:40AKL - CPT

3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/10R18 003

Cheap flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R22 756
One-way from	R12 135
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 841

Singapore Airlines
4/2-22/2
5 total stops
69h 55m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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28/10
2 total stops
34h 40m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R51 517 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 337 potential savings vs. average return price).

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AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 18/11

6:00-18:55

2 stops23h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 28/12

18:10-4:45

2 stops23h 35m

R24 306

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/2

13:25-16:45

2 stops38h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/2

13:40-11:15

1 stop34h 35m

R24 462

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

6:50-16:45

2 stops44h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/11

13:40-14:40

2 stops38h 00m

R24 497

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/11

21:05-11:40

1 stop49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

18:30-0:45

2 stops43h 15m

R24 845

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 2/4

16:55-11:35

2 stops53h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

18:25-0:10

2 stops43h 45m

R24 967

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

14:55-14:35

2 stops34h 40m

R12 135

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 28/10

23:45-17:25

1 stop28h 40m

R12 188

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 23/1

23:45-17:25

1 stop28h 40m

R12 327

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 28/11

6:10-19:00

3 stops47h 50m

R13 929

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/11

20:35-16:45

2 stops31h 10m

R14 886

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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 90 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 R16 540). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 110). 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 13% 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 Tuesday 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.

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

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

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 384 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

922 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

South African

7,5

Good

46 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 653 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 383 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Departing from Auckland to Cape Town will take you 38h 20m. 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 R17 650. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qantas Airways, from R18 339, and Qatar Airways, from R19 232. 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of R16 540). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 110). 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	CheapestR17 650	AverageR21 542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
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Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 232	AverageR23 831	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR19 308	AverageR21 304	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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Cheap flights from Auckland to Cape Town from R12 135

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 28/10. 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 February or May, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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

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

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

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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.

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