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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cape Town from R12 959

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 12/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — CPT
Dec 7 — Dec 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to Cape Town flight deals. Data was last updated 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R21 072

One-way from

R12 959

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 017
5/3-19/3
  • 5/3-19/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 79h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 12/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 34h 05m total
  • New Zealand to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R51 433 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 312 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 7 November 2025.

Sun 16/1118:20CHC - CPT
2 stops52h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/1113:30CPT - CHC
3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/11R23 504
Sun 9/1121:05AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 35mEmirates
Mon 24/1113:40CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 35mEmirates
Deal found 6/11R23 573
Sun 16/1118:20CHC - CPT
2 stops52h 20mEmirates
Sat 22/1113:40CPT - CHC
2 stops38h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/11R23 990
Sun 9/1118:20CHC - CPT
2 stops52h 20mEmirates
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - CHC
2 stops37h 20mEmirates
Deal found 4/11R24 077
Tue 11/1114:20AKL - CPT
3 stops56h 20mEmirates
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - AKL
2 stops48h 05mEmirates
Deal found 6/11R24 511
Sun 23/1121:05AKL - CPT
1 stop49h 35mEmirates
Tue 23/1218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops41h 30mEmirates
Deal found 5/11R24 598
Sun 23/116:10AKL - CPT
2 stops64h 30mEmirates
Mon 22/1213:40CPT - AKL
3 stops62h 40mEmirates
Deal found 5/11R24 650
Sat 22/1115:05AKL - CPT
2 stops36h 40mEmirates
Wed 24/1218:30CPT - AKL
2 stops42h 55mEmirates
Deal found 5/11R24 928
Tue 18/116:00AKL - CPT
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/1218:10CPT - AKL
2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R25 258
Tue 25/1116:05CHC - CPT
3 stops52h 20mSingapore Airlines
Sat 29/1110:40CPT - CHC
3 stops33h 45mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11R31 946
Sun 9/1116:00CHC - CPT
3 stops28h 25mSingapore Airlines
Thu 13/1110:40CPT - CHC
3 stops58h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 4/11R32 919
Sat 8/1120:10CHC - CPT
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1110:40CPT - CHC
2 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11R145 851

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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that are best for you.

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New Zealand

Fly to

Cape Town

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

10:40-23:05

3 stops49h 25m

R21 176

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

10:40-0:40

3 stops51h 00m

R21 176

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

10:40-0:40

3 stops27h 00m

R21 176

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

10:40-10:40

2 stops37h 00m

R21 176

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sat 7/3

6:00-9:25

3 stops38h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

10:40-23:05

3 stops49h 25m

R21 176

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 2/3

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

10:40-23:05

3 stops49h 25m

R21 176

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

6:10-9:25

3 stops38h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

10:40-14:30

3 stops40h 50m

R22 722

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 5/3

15:15-9:25

3 stops29h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/3

10:40-23:05

3 stops49h 25m

R22 722

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 8/3

16:05-9:25

3 stops28h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/3

10:40-10:40

2 stops37h 00m

R22 722

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Fri 6/3

8:45-9:25

3 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

10:40-14:30

3 stops40h 50m

R22 722

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

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 R12 733). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 081). 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 NZ to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 18% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to Cape Town. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
929 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
South African
7,5
Good
46 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 402 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 38h 15m. The distance from New Zealand to Cape Town is about 10997 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 R12 733). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R20 081). 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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Top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EmiratesCheapestR16 367AverageR25 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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South AfricanCheapestR17 610AverageR21 493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR18 297AverageR24 841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 189AverageR23 777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR19 264AverageR26 265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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