Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from R10 255

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 15/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 9 December 2025.

Tue 16/126:00AKL - JNB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/911:20JNB - AKL
1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R25 825
Sun 21/126:00AKL - JNB
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/420:55JNB - AKL
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R26 487
Wed 31/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12R28 032
Wed 31/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R28 134
Sun 14/1215:05AKL - JNB
2 stops40h 30mEmirates
Sun 21/1218:50JNB - AKL
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 7/12R28 151
Fri 26/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Wed 7/111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12R29 798
Fri 26/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/111:00JNB - AKL
2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R29 882
Tue 30/126:05WLG - JNB
2 stops58h 30mEmirates
Fri 16/118:50JNB - WLG
2 stops57h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12R31 258
Mon 29/1214:35WLG - JNB
2 stops41h 00mEmirates
Fri 16/122:20JNB - WLG
2 stops53h 30mEmirates
Deal found 8/12R31 784
Wed 31/1216:20WLG - JNB
2 stops35h 15mEmirates
Fri 16/118:50JNB - WLG
2 stops57h 00mEmirates
Deal found 8/12R32 582
Sun 7/1223:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Wed 17/1212:35CPT - AKL
1 stop45h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/12R33 176
Wed 31/1216:00WLG - JNB
2 stops35h 35mEmirates
Thu 15/113:25JNB - WLG
2 stops38h 25mEmirates
Deal found 8/12R34 569

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 9 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 592

One-way from

R10 255

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R26 962
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 18/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 88h 20m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 15/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 25m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R41 333 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 924 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 9 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to South Africa that are best for you.

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AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

10:15-7:40

1 stop31h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

R19 475

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 23/1

20:30-7:25

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/1

11:00-23:55

2 stops49h 55m

R19 712

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

6:45-7:40

2 stops58h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

11:20-19:35

2 stops46h 15m

R20 680

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/5

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

13:45-12:20

1 stop36h 35m

R20 731

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 19/5

16:30-18:35

2 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

19:50-15:05

2 stops33h 15m

R21 563

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/2

21:05-20:35

1 stop34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

22:20-18:15

2 stops32h 55m

R22 497

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 5/4

15:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/4

10:05-0:10

2 stops28h 05m

R22 531

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

15:55-16:15

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

22:20-14:05

2 stops29h 45m

R22 531

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Sat 4/4

6:20-16:15

2 stops44h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

22:20-0:20

2 stops40h 00m

R22 650

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 24/1

20:35-16:35

2 stops31h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

22:20-14:55

2 stops29h 35m

R22 819

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Africa from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.
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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 R12 428). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 403). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from New Zealand to South Africa at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 11% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from New Zealand to South Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their New Zealand to South Africa flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 9 December 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways 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.

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

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

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 28h 40m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R20 731. 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 196 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Cathay Pacific from R10 284 and RwandAir from R10 605 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 R12 428). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of R17 403). 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 6 airlines flying from New Zealand to South Africa

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from New Zealand to South Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR7 971AverageR25 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR12 265AverageR22 856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 050AverageR19 874FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 695AverageR25 790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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EmiratesCheapestR15 997AverageR24 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 623AverageR22 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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