How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 27h 45m. The distance from New Zealand to Cape Town is about 11288 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town one-way?

The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 909. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Cape Town for a low price.

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 NZ to CPT?

When flying from New Zealand 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.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?

Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from New Zealand.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town.

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 219+ Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2026.

Thu 5/1117:45 -

2 stops34h 40m

Thu 26/1112:35 -

2 stops48h 50m

Deal found 12/10R22 256

Tue 20/1017:15 -

2 stops35h 15m

Tue 24/1112:35 -

2 stops48h 45m

Deal found 12/10R22 338

Thu 26/1117:45 -

2 stops34h 40m

Thu 3/1212:35 -

2 stops48h 50m

Deal found 11/10R22 355

Tue 10/1115:15 -

2 stops29h 10m

Wed 10/210:40 -

2 stops25h 55m

Deal found 12/10R22 785

Tue 3/1117:45 -

2 stops34h 40m

Thu 11/212:35 -

2 stops31h 15m

Deal found 12/10R23 066

Wed 4/1117:45 -

2 stops51h 45m

Thu 11/212:35 -

2 stops31h 15m

Deal found 12/10R23 099

Wed 21/1021:10 -

1 stop31h 55m

Mon 23/1120:00 -

2 stops31h 05m

Deal found 12/10R23 314

Tue 3/1117:45 -

2 stops34h 40m

Thu 26/1112:35 -

2 stops48h 50m

Deal found 10/10R23 347

Tue 10/1117:45 -

2 stops34h 40m

Fri 12/212:35 -

2 stops31h 15m

Deal found 12/10R23 545

Sun 1/1117:45 -

2 stops51h 45m

Sun 22/1119:25 -

2 stops42h 00m

Deal found 10/10R23 562

Mon 26/1018:10 -

2 stops52h 25m

Mon 2/1113:40 -

2 stops37h 35m

Deal found 14/10R23 644

Sun 15/1116:30 -

2 stops35h 15m

Sun 29/1118:30 -

2 stops34h 00m

Deal found 14/10R23 644

Best flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 October 2026.

Mon 26/1018:10 -

2 stops52h 25m

Mon 2/1113:40 -

2 stops37h 35m

Deal found 14/10R23 644

Thu 12/116:05 -

2 stops27h 45m

Mon 15/29:55 -

2 stops26h 55m

Deal found 12/10R24 521

Mon 26/1018:10 -

3 stops59h 05m

Mon 2/1111:25 -

3 stops39h 50m

Deal found 14/10R24 703

Tue 24/1118:10 -

2 stops52h 25m

Tue 1/1218:30 -

2 stops33h 00m

Deal found 10/10R23 793

Thu 12/119:40 -

3 stops42h 45m

Mon 15/212:35 -

3 stops41h 45m

Deal found 12/10R25 447

Sun 1/1121:05 -

1 stop31h 55m

Sun 22/1120:00 -

1 stop28h 15m

Deal found 14/10R24 074

Tue 24/1118:10 -

3 stops52h 45m

Tue 1/1214:35 -

3 stops36h 40m

Deal found 10/10R26 323

Tue 24/1115:05 -

2 stops37h 55m

Tue 1/1213:40 -

2 stops38h 05m

Deal found 10/10R24 157

Tue 3/1121:05 -

1 stop30h 40m

Thu 26/1118:30 -

1 stop29h 45m

Deal found 14/10R24 455

Sun 15/116:05 -

3 stops40h 30m

Sun 29/119:00 -

3 stops43h 30m

Deal found 14/10R28 191

Sat 28/1114:35 -

2 stops37h 10m

Sat 5/1218:30 -

2 stops32h 00m

Deal found 13/10R25 199

Sat 28/1112:00 -

3 stops34h 40m

Sat 5/127:00 -

3 stops40h 05m

Deal found 13/10R30 076

Wed 25/1116:00 -

2 stops35h 45m

Wed 2/1213:40 -

2 stops36h 50m

Deal found 11/10R25 430

Wed 25/1120:10 -

3 stops56h 15m

Wed 2/1219:25 -

3 stops50h 10m

Deal found 11/10R30 192

Tue 27/106:05 -

3 stops40h 30m

Tue 24/1120:00 -

3 stops36h 50m

Deal found 12/10R25 910

Fri 27/1118:10 -

3 stops50h 15m

Fri 4/125:45 -

3 stops45h 30m

Deal found 13/10R30 556

Fri 27/1118:10 -

2 stops57h 35m

Fri 4/1218:30 -

2 stops42h 55m

Deal found 13/10R26 571

Sun 29/1114:35 -

2 stops56h 00m

Sun 6/1218:30 -

2 stops32h 00m

Deal found 14/10R27 480

Fri 25/126:05 -

2 stops45h 40m

Sun 3/118:30 -

2 stops32h 00m

Deal found 15/10R41 122

Fri 25/1216:30 -

2 stops36h 30m

Sat 2/118:30 -

2 stops32h 00m

Deal found 15/10R43 519

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R19 825
One-way from	R12 219
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R23 859

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

Search Deals

Singapore Airlines
24/2-31/12
2 total stops
43h 20m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 988 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 901 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in October 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 22/2

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 426

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 27/2

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 426

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 26/2

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 426

Fastest return journey

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Wed 24/2

17:05-9:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 426

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 28/2

17:05-9:25

2 stops27h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 426

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/12

6:00-18:00

2 stops47h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 046

WellingtonCape Town

WLG Wellington - CPT Cape Town Intl

WLGCPT

Wellington

Sun 25/10

6:05-16:45

2 stops45h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 989

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/12

11:45-9:25

3 stops32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 560

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/12

21:05-11:35

1 stop49h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R22 454

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 26/10

18:10-11:35

2 stops52h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/11

13:40-14:15

2 stops37h 35m

R23 644

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/10

Showing 1-10 of 31 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.

AKL-CPT

CHC-CPT

WLG-CPT

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

NZ0-CPT

AKL-CPT

CHC-CPT

WLG-CPT

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R21 131). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 539). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Cape Town is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Emirates from New Zealand to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 625 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 625 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 625 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 678 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 625 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2025

DAD - SIN

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?
Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from New Zealand.
How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?
Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 27h 45m. The distance from New Zealand to Cape Town is about 11288 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Singapore Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R9 909. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from New Zealand to Cape Town for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to Cape Town?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R21 131). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 539). 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.

See more FAQs

Stellenbosch

Paarl

Somerset West

Franschhoek

Gordon's Bay

Hermanus

Simon's Town

Wellington

Porterville

Atlantis

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Cape Town flight routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to South Africa

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Alternative routes for New Zealand to Cape Town

Perth to OR Tambo flights

Sydney to OR Tambo flights

Auckland to OR Tambo flights

Melbourne to Cape Town flights

Brisbane to OR Tambo flights

Melbourne to OR Tambo flights

Auckland to Cape Town flights

Brisbane to Cape Town flights

Auckland to Durban flights

Christchurch to OR Tambo flights

Maroochydore to OR Tambo flights

Wellington to OR Tambo flights

Auckland to Port Elizabeth flights

Tontouta to Cape Town flights

Launceston to OR Tambo flights

Christchurch to Cape Town flights

Newcastle to OR Tambo flights

Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR15 101	AverageR23 216	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 604	AverageR25 570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

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

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

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

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Cape Town from New Zealand by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

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

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

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

Of course! You can now track prices for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals above to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cape Town from R12 219

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape TownExplore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2026.

Best flights from New Zealand to Cape TownDiscover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 October 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Cape TownDiscover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 15 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 15 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from New Zealand to Cape TownSearch for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 October 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 October 2026.

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Cape Town is 45 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines and Emirates from New Zealand to Cape Town have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town one-way?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

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

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

Travelling to a place near Cape Town?

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for New Zealand to Cape Town

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Other flights to Cape Town

Explore flights to Cape Town departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 15 October 2026.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to Cape Town by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to South Africa

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in South Africa.

Search flights from New Zealand to Cape Town by cabin class

Find flights from New Zealand to Cape Town, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

New Zealand and Cape Town flights

Browse other New Zealand and Cape Town flight options. Last updated on 15 October 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Top 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

Fly with Cheapflights

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

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

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

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

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 October 2026.

Best flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 October 2026.

Last-minute flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 15 October 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 October 2026.