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

A quick flight from New Zealand to South Africa can take about 21h 10m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R18 431. There are 11753 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 R10 643 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R12 652 and Singapore Airlines from R14 625 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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 54 days in advance, which can save you up to 16% on flights from New Zealand to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 54 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R23 841. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R26 114.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to South Africa?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from New Zealand. Prices for February average R22 444 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R15 594. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in December

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?

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R10 643+ Cheap Flights from New Zealand to South Africa

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Round-trip from	R18 431
One-way from	R10 643
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 246

Qantas Airways
19/10-24/10
2 total stops
39h 20m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways
19/10
1 total stop
30h 25m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 011 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Sun 19/106:05WLG - JNB

1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways

Fri 24/1018:45JNB - WLG

1 stop18h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 25/8R18 431

Mon 3/1117:00AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1111:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R19 576

Sun 5/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1011:05JNB - AKL

2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R19 770

Tue 14/109:00AKL - JNB

2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R19 999

Tue 4/111:15AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines

Fri 28/1119:50JNB - AKL

1 stop30h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/8R20 070

Sun 12/1011:45AKL - JNB

2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1111:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R20 123

Sat 18/108:50AKL - JNB

2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 2/1111:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R20 193

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2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 13/117:00CPT - CHC

2 stops29h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/8R20 352

Sun 12/107:30AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways

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Deal found 25/8R20 457

Mon 13/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R20 704

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2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R20 951

Sun 19/106:05WLG - JNB

1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 24/1018:45JNB - WLG

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R21 057

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Sun 19/106:05WLG - JNB

1 stop21h 10mQantas Airways

Fri 24/1018:45JNB - WLG

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Mon 3/1117:00AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/1111:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R19 576

Tue 4/111:15AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 20mSingapore Airlines

Fri 28/1119:50JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 26/8R20 035

Sun 19/1013:35AKL - CPT

2 stops33h 05mSouth African

Sun 26/1015:55CPT - AKL

2 stops27h 15mSouth African

Deal found 24/8R21 109

Mon 6/1016:40WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 10mEmirates

Fri 31/1022:20JNB - WLG

2 stops30h 00mEmirates

Deal found 26/8R22 008

Sun 30/116:10CHC - JNB

2 stops37h 10mEtihad Airways

Sat 28/39:50JNB - CHC

2 stops50h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/8R22 625

Sun 5/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 29/1011:05JNB - AKL

2 stops50h 20mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 9/116:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 13/117:00CPT - CHC

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Deal found 24/8R20 352

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Deal found 25/8R21 109

Thu 12/211:20AKL - CPT

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3 stops26h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/8R21 391

Tue 14/109:00AKL - JNB

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1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R19 999

Thu 9/1018:20CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 55mEmirates

Thu 16/1022:20JNB - CHC

2 stops29h 15mEmirates

Deal found 25/8R22 449

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1 stop36h 55mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 28/813:25AKL - JNB

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1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 25/8R22 114

Fri 29/812:35AKL - CPT

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Thu 18/99:00CPT - AKL

2 stops35h 05mSouth African

Deal found 25/8R22 290

Fri 29/812:35AKL - CPT

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Fri 12/920:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Deal found 25/8R23 506

Sun 31/813:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 25mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R21 374

Sun 31/813:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Sun 7/913:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/8R21 462

Thu 4/96:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Tue 9/918:45JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 26/8R24 898

Thu 4/920:00WLG - JNB

2 stops45h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/911:20JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R25 321

Sat 6/96:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Sat 13/918:45JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 24/8R22 642

Tue 9/920:30AKL - DUR

1 stop30h 05mEmirates

Fri 10/1018:40DUR - AKL

1 stop29h 10mEmirates

Deal found 25/8R25 814

Thu 11/913:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops49h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R21 532

Thu 11/913:15AKL - JNB

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Mon 15/911:20JNB - AKL

2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 26/8R21 902

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Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 27 August 2025.

Sun 19/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/8R10 643

Wed 15/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/8R10 766

Thu 16/1014:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 25/8R11 400

Thu 16/109:00AKL - JNB

2 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R11 453

Tue 25/1111:20AKL - JNB

1 stop42h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/8R11 612

Wed 15/1020:40AKL - JNB

2 stops46h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 24/8R12 176

Tue 23/913:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 24/8R12 317

Sat 18/100:55AKL - JNB

1 stop52h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 25/8R12 511

Sun 2/1114:30AKL - DUR

2 stops29h 10mSouth African

Deal found 25/8R12 652

Sun 19/1020:40AKL - JNB

3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R13 057

Wed 26/116:00CHC - JNB

2 stops44h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/8R13 480

Sun 2/1111:10AKL - DUR

3 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 25/8R13 779

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6:05-16:15

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11:05-0:25

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9:00-8:20

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11:05-13:25

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R19 999

AucklandJohannesburg

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Auckland Intl

Fri 17/10

7:00-8:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:05-13:25

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R19 999

AucklandJohannesburg

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7:00-8:20

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11:05-13:25

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AucklandJohannesburg

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Auckland Intl

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7:00-8:20

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Thu 6/11

11:05-13:25

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R19 999

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

9:00-8:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/11

11:05-13:25

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R19 999

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

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Auckland Intl

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9:00-8:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:05-13:25

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R19 999

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

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1:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/11

19:50-15:15

1 stop32h 25m

R20 035

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andSouth African from New Zealand to South Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 320 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 320 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 320 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 352 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

South African

7,6

Good

43 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

905 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 607 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 320 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from New Zealand to South Africa?
A quick flight from New Zealand to South Africa can take about 21h 10m. Qantas Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R18 431. There are 11753 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 R10 643 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include South African from R12 652 and Singapore Airlines from R14 625 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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Top 7 airlines flying from New Zealand to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR8 272	AverageR30 184	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	CheapestR14 581	AverageR20 654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR15 897	AverageR23 347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 602	AverageR25 934	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR16 694	AverageR26 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 949	AverageR24 456	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
RwandAir	CheapestR16 950	AverageR27 541	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights

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