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, Qatar Airways or South African 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 R22 224. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R24 721.

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 971. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R16 819. 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.

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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.

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R26 551+ Flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R21 314
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R24 275

South African
22/8-30/8
4 total stops
73h 20m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R43 779 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 171 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 28 June 2025.

Fri 22/812:35AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 40mSouth African

Sat 30/87:25CPT - AKL

2 stops36h 40mSouth African

Deal found 26/6R21 314

Sun 17/88:20CHC - CPT

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

Sun 24/818:25CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 55mEmirates

Deal found 27/6R23 312

Mon 8/913:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 15/913:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/6R24 078

Mon 8/916:05AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 45mEmirates

Mon 15/918:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 26/6R24 471

Sat 23/815:15AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/913:30CPT - AKL

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6R25 595

Sun 10/815:45CHC - CPT

2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 17/817:50CPT - CHC

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6R26 147

Sun 9/1112:00CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/1110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/6R26 843

Mon 1/1211:00CHC - CPT

3 stops40h 45mSouth African

Sat 24/16:40CPT - CHC

3 stops39h 25mSouth African

Deal found 27/6R27 521

Sat 1/111:20AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 05mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/1110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/6R28 252

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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 28 June 2025.

Fri 22/812:35AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 40mSouth African

Sat 30/87:25CPT - AKL

2 stops36h 40mSouth African

Deal found 26/6R21 314

Sun 17/88:20CHC - CPT

2 stops42h 30mEmirates

Sun 24/818:25CPT - CHC

2 stops35h 55mEmirates

Deal found 27/6R23 312

Mon 8/913:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 15/913:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 26/6R24 078

Sat 23/815:15AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 3/913:30CPT - AKL

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6R25 595

Sun 9/1112:00CHC - CPT

2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Thu 13/1110:40CPT - CHC

3 stops27h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/6R26 843

Mon 8/916:05AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 45mEmirates

Mon 15/918:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 26/6R24 471

Sun 10/815:45CHC - CPT

2 stops53h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sun 17/817:50CPT - CHC

3 stops33h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/6R26 147

Mon 1/1211:00CHC - CPT

3 stops40h 45mSouth African

Sat 24/16:40CPT - CHC

3 stops39h 25mSouth African

Deal found 27/6R27 521

Sat 1/111:20AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 05mSingapore Airlines

Thu 6/1110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/6R28 252

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 28 June 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 21/70:25AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 29/713:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/6R41 861

Tue 22/712:35AKL - CPT

2 stops38h 10mSouth African

Tue 29/711:05CPT - AKL

2 stops33h 00mSouth African

Deal found 28/6R25 719

Tue 22/720:30AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/718:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/6R27 164

Tue 22/720:30AKL - CPT

1 stop49h 05mEmirates

Tue 29/718:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 28/6R27 788

Tue 22/79:20AKL - CPT

3 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Tue 29/710:40CPT - AKL

3 stops26h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 28/6R44 501

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AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

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Fri 22/8

12:35-15:15

2 stops36h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/8

7:25-6:05

2 stops36h 40m

R21 314

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 17/8

8:20-16:50

2 stops42h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 24/8

18:25-16:20

2 stops35h 55m

R23 312

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/9

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

13:00-2:45

1 stop27h 45m

R24 078

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 8/9

16:05-16:50

2 stops34h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/9

18:25-9:50

1 stop29h 25m

R24 471

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 23/8

15:15-16:50

2 stops35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/9

13:30-9:50

2 stops34h 20m

R25 595

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 10/8

15:45-11:35

2 stops53h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 17/8

17:50-12:55

3 stops33h 05m

R26 147

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Sun 9/11

12:00-9:25

2 stops32h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/11

10:40-0:40

3 stops27h 00m

R26 843

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Mon 1/12

11:00-16:45

3 stops40h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 24/1

6:40-9:05

3 stops39h 25m

R27 521

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 1/11

1:20-9:25

2 stops43h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/11

10:40-15:05

2 stops41h 25m

R28 252

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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

3 278 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

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Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 reviews

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8,1

Very Good

3 278 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 316 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

South African

7,5

Good

35 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 595 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 278 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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.
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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR16 454	AverageR27 377	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 805	AverageR26 482	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR18 081	AverageR21 515	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR22 430	AverageR29 673	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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