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Cheap flights from New Zealand to Cape Town from R12 153

AKL — CPT
Sep 20 — Sep 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Sun 8/111:15 -
2 stops43h 10m
Fri 20/1110:40 -
2 stops25h 55m
Deal found 18/8R21 549
Thu 1/1018:15 -
2 stops34h 15m
Thu 22/1013:15 -
2 stops48h 10m
Deal found 21/8R21 838
Mon 24/817:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Mon 7/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 18/8R21 982
Mon 7/917:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Sun 13/919:30 -
2 stops42h 00m
Deal found 19/8R21 998
Tue 1/917:15 -
2 stops34h 15m
Mon 7/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 17/8R22 254
Wed 26/817:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Wed 2/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 18/8R22 367
Tue 25/817:15 -
2 stops34h 15m
Tue 8/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 21/8R22 399
Sun 15/111:15 -
2 stops43h 10m
Mon 7/1217:20 -
2 stops53h 15m
Deal found 17/8R22 479
Sat 7/1115:15 -
2 stops53h 10m
Mon 9/110:55 -
2 stops45h 40m
Deal found 18/8R22 495
Tue 1/917:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Tue 8/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 20/8R22 735
Fri 4/917:15 -
2 stops51h 00m
Sun 13/913:15 -
2 stops48h 15m
Deal found 21/8R22 880
Mon 7/1214:20 -
2 stops32h 20m
Mon 8/29:00 -
3 stops37h 25m
Deal found 20/8R28 123

Find flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from

R19 721

One-way from

R12 153

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 421
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 14/2-11/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 82h 55m total
  • New Zealand to Cape Town
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 25/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • New Zealand to Cape Town
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R37 617 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 469 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Cheapest return flight

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

17:45-10:30

2 stops51h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

12:35-0:25

2 stops48h 50m

R23 633

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/11

20:35-18:00

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

20:00-20:15

3 stops37h 15m

R24 595
Fastest return journey

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/10

21:10-16:40

1 stop30h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/11

20:00-11:15

1 stop28h 15m

R24 692

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/1

6:40-16:45

2 stops45h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/2

20:00-22:10

3 stops39h 10m

R24 804

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 5/2

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

13:40-14:55

2 stops38h 15m

R25 028

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/11

18:30-11:15

1 stop29h 45m

R25 028

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/2

13:15-10:30

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/3

7:00-6:50

3 stops36h 50m

R25 413

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 7/12

14:20-11:40

2 stops32h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/2

9:00-9:25

3 stops37h 25m

R28 123

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 1/10

18:20-18:05

2 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

20:00-15:25

2 stops32h 25m

R28 491

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 1/10

12:55-17:30

3 stops39h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

13:15-13:00

3 stops60h 45m

R36 075

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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 R17 781). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 026). 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 73 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
1 585 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 660 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 585 reviews
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Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Matt,Jun 2026

SIN - CMB

Crew were flat or busy but so awesome and polite. There was one guy, prob the senior crew member, looked and acted way too serious and too important to smile and say hello

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 30h 30m. The distance from New Zealand to Cape Town is about 11739 km.

  • 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 592. 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 R17 781). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 026). 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 2 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 644AverageR22 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR21 071AverageR28 003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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