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

Airlines like Qantas Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town to New Zealand in about 27h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10997 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 245. Users have also found prices from R7 412 and R8 284 on Emirates and South African, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches 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.

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 routes from Cape Town to New Zealand?

When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to New Zealand, consider Cape Town Intl - Auckland Intl, Cape Town Intl - Christchurch or Cape Town Intl - Hamilton, as they are the most popular.

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

Emirates, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to New Zealand.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town to New Zealand as you normally would.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?

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

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Round-trip from	R17 353
One-way from	R11 118
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R21 814

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand (average of R19 567). Flying from Cape Town to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 607). 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 Cape Town to New Zealand?

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cape Town to New Zealand. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andSouth African from Cape Town to New Zealand 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

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1 616 reviews

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Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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8,2

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10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Emirates

8,1

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10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

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7,7

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10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qantas Airways

7,5

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10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Qatar Airways

7,4

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Cape Town to New Zealand?
Airlines like Qantas Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways fly from Cape Town to New Zealand in about 27h 59m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 51m. Airlines will cover a distance of 10997 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cape Town to New Zealand one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Qantas Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 245. Users have also found prices from R7 412 and R8 284 on Emirates and South African, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to New Zealand?
When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to New Zealand, consider Cape Town Intl - Auckland Intl, Cape Town Intl - Christchurch or Cape Town Intl - Hamilton, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to New Zealand 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 Cape Town to New Zealand?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand (average of R19 567). Flying from Cape Town to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R25 607). 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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Qantas Airways	CheapestR14 756	AverageR20 859	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR14 867	AverageR23 954	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR17 665	AverageR23 924	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 572	AverageR21 657	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

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