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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from R9 936

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
Mar 24 — Mar 311
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

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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 22 February 2026.

Thu 23/710:50
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops32h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 18/89:00
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops38h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R17 003
Sun 8/38:30
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/418:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 531
Sun 8/38:30
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Qantas Airways
Sun 3/522:30
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop19h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/2R17 564
Mon 9/36:00
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 31/322:30
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop19h 35m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 20/2R17 596
Thu 12/36:05
WLG
-
JNB
1 stop19h 55m
Qantas Airways
Mon 16/317:30
JNB
-
WLG
1 stop19h 20m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 19/2R17 596
Wed 11/314:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 18/311:00
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops50h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2R17 708
Mon 11/513:25
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 18/511:10
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops46h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R17 740
Sat 2/56:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Qantas Airways
Sat 23/518:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 22/2R17 836
Sat 22/86:00
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Qantas Airways
Sat 29/818:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop18h 10m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 21/2R17 916
Thu 23/76:00
CHC
-
CPT
2 stops36h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 18/819:35
CPT
-
CHC
2 stops42h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2R17 964
Fri 15/523:55
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 14/613:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop22h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 21/2R18 012
Mon 23/214:20
CHC
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/311:00
JNB
-
CHC
2 stops44h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/2R18 221

Find flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Zealand to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 22 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R17 003

One-way from

R9 936

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 964
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/7-18/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 71h 05m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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RwandAir
  • RwandAir
  • 14/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 05m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R32 299 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 443 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from New Zealand to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 February 2026.
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ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

10:50-9:25

2 stops32h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

9:00-9:30

2 stops38h 30m

R17 003

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

6:45-16:25

1 stop19h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

22:30-4:05

1 stop19h 35m

R17 531

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 12/3

6:05-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

17:30-23:50

1 stop19h 20m

R17 596

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Thu 23/7

6:00-8:20

2 stops36h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/8

19:35-0:20

2 stops42h 45m

R17 964

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/5

9:40-20:05

1 stop20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/6

22:30-4:05

1 stop19h 35m

R18 108

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 12/3

10:45-7:25

2 stops31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

11:00-15:20

2 stops41h 20m

R18 413

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/4

9:40-7:40

2 stops32h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 2/5

15:20-22:55

2 stops21h 35m

R18 461

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

13:45-0:45

2 stops25h 00m

R18 589

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

8:15-7:25

1 stop34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

11:20-11:50

1 stop38h 30m

R18 637

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

15:15-7:45

2 stops50h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

11:10-11:50

1 stop38h 40m

R18 813

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Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to South Africa

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 R11 666). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 490). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 22 February 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 525 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 178 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
997 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.
South African
7,5
Good
56 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 463 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

BCN - SIN

Staff at Barcelona were fantastic, they helped me change a flight and nothing was any problem. Thank you Dina.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New Zealand to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    A quick flight from New Zealand to South Africa can take about 19h 40m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R17 531. 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 R8 147 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R9 645 and Cathay Pacific from R9 706 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 R11 666). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R16 490). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR7 523AverageR21 278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 787AverageR25 213FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 382AverageR19 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 161AverageR21 780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 450AverageR19 748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR14 813AverageR26 413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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