How long is the flight from Auckland to South Africa?

Emirates and Qatar Airways can get you from Auckland to South Africa in just under 32h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 45m. The distance between Auckland and South Africa is about 11689 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 Auckland to South Africa one-way?

R7 636 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 559 and R9 894, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa 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 South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 Auckland to South Africa?

While some choose either Auckland Intl - Cape Town Intl or Auckland Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Auckland Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Auckland to South Africa.

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

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to ZA?

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

What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to South Africa?

Most people fly from Auckland Intl (AKL) if they book a flight from Auckland to South Africa. Auckland Intl is conveniently located just 17,9 km from Auckland’s city centre.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to South Africa?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to South Africa.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to South Africa?

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Round-trip from	R20 439
One-way from	R11 383
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R21 452

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Tue 17/11

17:45-15:15

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to South Africa?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Africa (average of R20 887). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 066). 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 Auckland to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to South Africa, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Auckland to South Africa, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 624 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Singapore Airlines

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Emirates

8,1

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Cathay Pacific

7,6

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1 511 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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SIN - SEA

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

1 103 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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SIN - SEA

Qatar Airways

7,3

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3 726 reviews

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Auckland to South Africa?
Most people fly from Auckland Intl (AKL) if they book a flight from Auckland to South Africa. Auckland Intl is conveniently located just 17,9 km from Auckland’s city centre.
How long is the flight from Auckland to South Africa?
Emirates and Qatar Airways can get you from Auckland to South Africa in just under 32h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 45m. The distance between Auckland and South Africa is about 11689 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 Auckland to South Africa one-way?
R7 636 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 559 and R9 894, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Auckland to South Africa?
While some choose either Auckland Intl - Cape Town Intl or Auckland Intl - Durban King Shaka Intl, Auckland Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo is the most popular route from Auckland to South Africa.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to South Africa 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 Auckland to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to South Africa (average of R20 887). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R28 066). 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 857	AverageR21 123	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR17 874	AverageR21 094	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 720	AverageR22 271	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR19 109	AverageR27 544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR20 706	AverageR25 842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to South Africa, you should look to book at least 48 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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