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

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 32h 35m. 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.

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 R10 105. 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 are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, South African or Singapore Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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.

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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 20 March 2026.

Tue 12/513:25

AKL

CPT

2 stops32h 15m

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Tue 21/76:00

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Thu 23/710:50

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Singapore Airlines

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Singapore Airlines

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AKL

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Qatar Airways

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CPT

AKL

1 stop44h 35m

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Deal found 19/3R22 429

Sun 17/513:25

AKL

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2 stops37h 15m

Emirates

Tue 2/618:25

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AKL

2 stops33h 40m

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Deal found 19/3R22 547

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CPT

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Thu 30/48:20

CHC

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CHC

2 stops43h 55m

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Deal found 16/3R22 649

Sat 2/516:05

AKL

CPT

2 stops34h 35m

Emirates

Sat 30/518:25

CPT

AKL

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Deal found 16/3R22 851

Sat 2/515:45

CHC

CPT

2 stops34h 55m

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CHC

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Deal found 18/3R22 953

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18:20-16:40

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15:45-16:40

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R15 454). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 659). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

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8,2

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

South African

7,5

Good

58 reviews

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6,0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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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 32h 35m. 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.
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 R10 105. 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R15 454). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R19 659). 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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