How long is the flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

Departing from New Zealand to Johannesburg will take you 30h 25m. The distance from New Zealand to Johannesburg is about 12162 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg one-way?

R7 638 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R9 562 and R9 897, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Christchurch - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Wellington - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Johannesburg.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

Before booking your flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, Qantas Airways or Singapore Airlines.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to JNB?

When flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Johannesburg 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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Round-trip from	R19 680
One-way from	R9 823
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R21 409

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9:40-7:25

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of R21 392). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 343). 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 Johannesburg?

The best time to book flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg is 76 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 Johannesburg

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 631 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 686 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

1 631 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 534 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

1 122 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 631 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Qatar Airways

7,3

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Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 631 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg?
Departing from New Zealand to Johannesburg will take you 30h 25m. The distance from New Zealand to Johannesburg is about 12162 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to Johannesburg one-way?
R7 638 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Emirates. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R9 562 and R9 897, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from New Zealand to Johannesburg?
Most travellers choose Auckland Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo, Christchurch - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Wellington - Johannesburg OR Tambo when deciding on the best route from New Zealand to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Johannesburg (average of R21 392). Flying from New Zealand to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 343). 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	CheapestR13 861	AverageR18 919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR17 880	AverageR22 198	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR18 538	AverageR25 775	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 726	AverageR22 277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 304	AverageR27 637	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Zealand to Johannesburg, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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