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R8 783+ Cheap flights to New Zealand

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AKL
Aug 16 — Aug 231
1 adult

Flights to New Zealand in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 August 2025.

Return from

R14 839

One-way from

R8 783

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R19 212
7/9-14/9
  • 7/9-14/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 74h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Auckland
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R57 178 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 526 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 August 2025.

Sun 7/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/96:00AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8R14 839
Mon 25/811:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/96:10AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8R14 874
Sun 9/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/1119:15AKL - JNB
2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8R14 892
Mon 24/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Mon 2/28:15AKL - JNB
1 stop34h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/8R14 945
Wed 29/1011:05JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 25/116:10AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/8R15 016
Sun 9/1111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 26/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/8R15 281

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Locate flights to New Zealand that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 August 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to New Zealand that are best for you.

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/9

6:00-7:40

2 stops35h 40m

R14 839

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/9

6:10-7:40

2 stops35h 30m

R14 874

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/11

19:15-7:40

2 stops47h 25m

R14 892

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 24/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/2

8:15-7:40

1 stop34h 25m

R14 945

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

11:05-0:25

2 stops50h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/11

6:10-7:40

2 stops36h 30m

R15 016

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

Auckland Intl

Wed 26/11

14:55-7:40

1 stop27h 45m

R15 281

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/11

14:55-7:40

1 stop27h 45m

R15 388

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

11:20-14:05

2 stops40h 45m

Auckland Intl

Wed 24/9

13:25-7:40

1 stop28h 15m

R15 582

JohannesburgHamilton

JNB - HLZ

JNBHLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

9:50-11:15

2 stops62h 25m

Hamilton

Mon 15/12

12:15-8:20

2 stops55h 05m

R21 178

JohannesburgHamilton

JNB - HLZ

JNBHLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/11

11:05-11:15

2 stops37h 10m

Hamilton

Mon 1/12

12:15-7:40

2 stops54h 25m

R21 284

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Best time to book a flight to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New Zealand takes 47 hours 32 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 29 September 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Zealand are Qantas Airways, Qatar Airways and South African.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R745
South African
South African
From R768
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R913
Emirates
Emirates
From R1 215

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Zealand are Etihad Airways, Qantas Airways and South African.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New Zealand?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New Zealand in the last few years. This data was updated on 11 August 2025.
The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Zealand. Reviews last updated 11 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African to New Zealand. 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
3 315 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
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Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 346 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
South African
7,7
Good
41 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
964 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
RwandAir
7,6
Good
36 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 315 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

FAQs about flying to New Zealand

What is good to know if travelling to New Zealand?

  • Auckland, New Zealand’s capital city, is an excellent base for exploring the country. If you’re in the area, some of the sites you have to see include the Historic Victoria Park, the Sky Tower, and Mt Eden, a volcanic cone near Auckland’s city center.
  • Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand, which means that if you’re passing by, you have to try your hand at adrenaline-pumping activities such as river rafting, bungee jumping, hiking, biking, and in the winter times, some serious skiing!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Auckland Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Auckland Intl typically cost R939, while return flights cost around R1 680.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around R460, however they can be found for as little as R280.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Durban King Shaka Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (26 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Auckland Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0,0 km away from Auckland Intl).

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