Cheap flights from South Africa to New Zealand

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From South Africa to New Zealand

How popular is this flight route?

Within the past month, 2 002 users have taken a look at flights from South Africa to New Zealand.

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

When booking a flight from South Africa to New Zealand, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Air New Zealand or Qantas Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to New Zealand?

Most travellers choose Johannesburg OR Tambo - Auckland Intl, Cape Town Intl - Auckland Intl or Durban King Shaka Intl - Auckland Intl when deciding on the best route from South Africa to New Zealand.

What are the cheapest flights from South Africa to New Zealand?

While on average a flight from South Africa to New Zealand is generally R16 067, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R11 957. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Auckland Intl), you can expect to pay R12 316 for that flight.

What airports serve South Africa to New Zealand flights?

There are a number of South African airports that offer flight service to New Zealand. The largest airport, O.R. Tambo International Airport, is just 20 minutes East of downtown Johannesburg and can be reached by car or public transit. Alternatively, Johannesburg travellers can choose to fly out of the Lanseria International Airport, which is a 45-minute drive north of the city. Other airports in South Africa that provide service to New Zealand include Pretoria and Cape Town. These airports will stop in Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington, Blenheim, Dunedin, and Gisborne.

Which airlines fly directly from South Africa to New Zealand?

There are currently no direct flights that service South Africa to New Zealand without stopping. However, you can choose to fly with Emirates or Air New Zealand for flights that only include a single stop. There are affordable flights with two stops available as well.

What are the stopover options on flights from South Africa to New Zealand?

The airport with the largest number of flights is the O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, which services flights to a number of New Zealand cities. Travellers who are interested in flying to Auckland can find Emirates flights with one stop in Dubai. Other options include a Qatar Airways flight with one stop in Qatar, a Singapore Airlines flight with a layover in Singapore, or an Ethiopian Airlines flight with stops in Bole and Hong Kong.

Do I need a passport or visa to fly from South Africa to New Zealand?

South African residents are required to have a visa along with a passport in order to visit New Zealand. All other international travellers must have a passport as well. Business and student visas are accepted at the gates of entry. Those who are only visiting for a personal holiday can apply for the visitor visa, which allows for a vacation for up to nine months in the county. It is recommended to bring all necessary documentation with you, as New Zealand border officers may want to ask a series of individual questions before granting you entry into the country.