How long is the flight from Auckland to South Africa?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways can get you from Auckland to South Africa in just under 29h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 50m. The distance between Auckland and South Africa is about 11739 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 422 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 292 and R9 617, 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 820
One-way from	R10 709
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R22 387

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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 R19 560). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 475). 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 73 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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Anonymous,Jul 2025

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Person in front laid back his seat. I’m quite tall found it difficult to sit straight lucky seat next to me was empty was able to stretch my legs. Eating my meal was difficult also as seat remained lowered

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Emirates

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Qantas Airways

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Qatar Airways

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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?
Singapore Airlines, Emirates, and Qatar Airways can get you from Auckland to South Africa in just under 29h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 50m. The distance between Auckland and South Africa is about 11739 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 422 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 292 and R9 617, 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 R19 560). Flying from Auckland to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 475). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 197	AverageR21 545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways 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 73 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.

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