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

Departing from New Zealand to Cape Town will take you 33h 05m. The distance from New Zealand to Cape Town is about 11739 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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, Qantas Airways or Qatar Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 4% on flights from New Zealand to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R21 294. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R24 386.

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

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about R23 067. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R16 465. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

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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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R20 321
One-way from	R10 630
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R23 969

South African
19/11-4/12
4 total stops
68h 50m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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Singapore Airlines
5/3
2 total stops
43h 10m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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週三 19/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 00mSouth African

週四 4/1212:20CPT - AKL

2 stops30h 50mSouth African

Deal found 12/9R20 321

週一 27/1014:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

週一 3/1120:25CPT - AKL

2 stops46h 45mSouth African

Deal found 12/9R21 120

週日 2/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops32h 10mSouth African

週四 6/1111:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 10/9R21 763

週日 19/1013:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

週五 31/1020:25CPT - AKL

2 stops46h 45mSouth African

Deal found 11/9R22 145

週一 24/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

週四 25/1211:05CPT - AKL

2 stops32h 05mSouth African

Deal found 11/9R22 284

週一 27/1023:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mMultiple Airlines

週一 3/1120:25CPT - AKL

2 stops54h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R22 770

週二 18/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mSouth African

週日 28/1220:25CPT - AKL

2 stops46h 45mSouth African

Deal found 11/9R23 100

週二 18/1114:30AKL - CPT

2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines

週二 30/1211:05CPT - AKL

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/9R23 274

週日 9/1118:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

週四 13/1113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R25 185

週日 9/1116:00CHC - CPT

3 stops52h 25mSingapore Airlines

週四 13/1110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops51h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9R28 693

週日 14/129:15CHC - CPT

2 stops61h 25mEmirates

週二 27/118:30CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 50mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R31 559

週日 14/126:05CHC - CPT

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

週四 22/17:00CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R31 906

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週三 11/223:45AKL - CPT

1 stop45h 45mQatar Airways

週日 22/29:00CPT - AKL

2 stops49h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9R23 361

週三 4/311:20AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 05mSingapore Airlines

週三 25/39:00CPT - AKL

2 stops27h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9R23 552

週六 25/1018:20AKL - CPT

3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines

週六 1/1120:25CPT - AKL

2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R23 587

週二 18/1121:05AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 35mEmirates

週日 28/1218:30CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R24 611

週一 24/116:50AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 55mEmirates

週四 25/1218:30CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R24 959

週日 9/1118:20CHC - CPT

2 stops33h 25mEmirates

週四 13/1113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R25 185

週日 9/1116:00CHC - CPT

3 stops52h 25mSingapore Airlines

週四 13/1110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops51h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 10/9R28 693

週三 11/216:05AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 40mEmirates

週日 22/218:30CPT - AKL

3 stops36h 10mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R25 271

週四 11/126:05CHC - CPT

2 stops64h 35mEmirates

週五 23/113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops40h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R31 958

週日 14/129:15CHC - CPT

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

週日 25/113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R32 445

週六 13/129:15CHC - CPT

2 stops66h 30mEmirates

週一 26/113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops40h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R33 174

週六 13/129:15CHC - CPT

2 stops66h 30mEmirates

週二 27/113:40CPT - CHC

2 stops47h 45mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R33 174

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週四 18/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

週四 2/1013:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R34 859

週六 20/913:15AKL - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

週六 27/916:35CPT - AKL

3 stops69h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R32 167

週六 20/916:05AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 45mEmirates

週六 27/918:25CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R34 737

週六 20/913:15AKL - CPT

2 stops42h 00mMultiple Airlines

週二 30/916:35CPT - AKL

3 stops61h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R35 693

週六 20/916:05AKL - CPT

2 stops53h 30mEmirates

週四 2/1013:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R36 057

週日 21/97:30AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 20mEmirates

週四 2/1018:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R34 008

週日 21/96:45AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

週一 29/918:25CPT - AKL

2 stops44h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R36 370

週一 22/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

週四 2/1013:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R33 574

週一 22/920:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

週日 28/913:05CPT - AKL

2 stops44h 30mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R35 936

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週四 5/31:15AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9R10 630

週六 7/315:15AKL - CPT

2 stops29h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/9R12 731

週六 11/1014:15AKL - CPT

3 stops55h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R13 825

週五 6/323:45AKL - CPT

1 stop28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/9R15 771

週六 7/321:05AKL - CPT

1 stop30h 40mEmirates

Deal found 11/9R16 292

週日 12/1021:10AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/9R16 483

週六 11/1021:10AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 25mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R16 848

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AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

週三 11/2

23:45-10:30

1 stop45h 45m

Cape Town Intl

週日 22/2

9:00-21:10

2 stops49h 10m

R23 361

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

週三 4/3

11:20-9:25

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

週三 25/3

9:00-23:35

2 stops27h 35m

R23 552

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

週六 25/10

18:20-11:50

3 stops52h 30m

Cape Town Intl

週六 1/11

20:25-6:10

2 stops46h 45m

R23 587

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

週二 18/11

21:05-11:40

1 stop49h 35m

Cape Town Intl

週日 28/12

18:30-11:15

1 stop29h 45m

R24 611

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

週一 24/11

6:50-16:45

2 stops44h 55m

Cape Town Intl

週四 25/12

18:30-11:15

1 stop29h 45m

R24 959

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

週日 9/11

18:20-16:45

2 stops33h 25m

Cape Town Intl

週四 13/11

13:40-0:25

2 stops47h 45m

R25 185

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

週三 11/2

16:05-16:45

2 stops35h 40m

Cape Town Intl

週日 22/2

18:30-17:40

3 stops36h 10m

R25 271

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

週日 9/11

16:00-9:25

3 stops52h 25m

Cape Town Intl

週四 13/11

10:40-0:40

3 stops51h 00m

R28 693

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

週四 11/12

6:05-11:40

2 stops64h 35m

Cape Town Intl

週五 23/1

13:40-17:20

2 stops40h 40m

R31 958

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

週日 14/12

9:15-16:45

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

週日 25/1

13:40-0:10

2 stops47h 30m

R32 445

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African 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

3 334 reviews

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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

3 334 reviews

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8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

1 365 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

South African

7,6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

905 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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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

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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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 33h 05m. The distance from New Zealand to Cape Town is about 11739 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR16 112	AverageR25 472	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 365	AverageR25 738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR17 607	AverageR21 519	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR18 294	AverageR24 837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 186	AverageR24 435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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