How long is the flight from New Zealand to South Africa?

A quick flight from New Zealand to South Africa can take about 25h 55m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R22 145. There are 12162 km between New Zealand and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 617 on Emirates. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from R9 535 and Qatar Airways from R9 870 one-way.

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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to ZA?

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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.

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One-way from	R10 658
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Average price	R21 350

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of R21 250). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 980). 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 New Zealand to South Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from New Zealand 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.

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How long is the flight from New Zealand to South Africa?
A quick flight from New Zealand to South Africa can take about 25h 55m. Qatar Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R22 145. There are 12162 km between New Zealand and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R7 617 on Emirates. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from R9 535 and Qatar Airways from R9 870 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand 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 New Zealand to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of R21 250). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 980). 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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Cathay Pacific	CheapestR17 830	AverageR22 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
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Emirates	CheapestR20 655	AverageR26 154	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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