Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from R10 614

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 30/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
Dec 2 — Dec 91
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 2 November 2025.

Sun 9/116:10AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R19 755
Sat 8/1123:45AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1111:20JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/11R20 292
Wed 5/1114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 28/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/10R22 318
Tue 25/116:05CHC - JNB
2 stops45h 30mEmirates
Sat 29/1118:50JNB - CHC
2 stops35h 30mEmirates
Deal found 1/11R22 526
Sun 9/116:50AKL - JNB
2 stops44h 45mEmirates
Thu 20/1118:50JNB - AKL
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/11R23 062
Wed 5/1120:35AKL - JNB
2 stops35h 00mEmirates
Fri 28/1118:50JNB - AKL
2 stops33h 00mEmirates
Deal found 1/11R23 114
Sat 8/1116:05AKL - JNB
2 stops39h 30mEmirates
Sat 15/1122:20JNB - AKL
2 stops39h 25mEmirates
Deal found 1/11R23 461
Sun 9/1123:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/116:30CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 31/10R23 582
Wed 5/116:10AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10R23 651
Sun 9/1123:45AKL - CPT
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Mon 24/1119:00CPT - AKL
1 stop39h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 31/10R23 842
Sun 9/1118:20CHC - CPT
2 stops52h 20mEmirates
Thu 13/1113:40CPT - CHC
2 stops37h 20mEmirates
Deal found 31/10R24 222
Sun 9/116:50AKL - CPT
2 stops63h 50mEmirates
Mon 24/1118:30CPT - AKL
3 stops36h 10mEmirates
Deal found 31/10R24 517

Cheap 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 2 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 704

One-way from

R10 614

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R22 076
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 13/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 66h 55m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
30/4
  • 30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 45m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R51 339 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 040 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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 2 November 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

Sat 7/3

1:15-6:10

1 stop39h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

19:50-13:55

2 stops31h 05m

R20 379

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

1:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-23:35

1 stop40h 40m

R20 656

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

13:35-18:35

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

13:40-0:25

2 stops23h 45m

R20 656

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 10/2

15:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:55-16:50

2 stops33h 55m

R20 656

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

1:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:55-14:40

2 stops31h 45m

R20 656

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 9/2

15:15-18:35

1 stop38h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

13:40-15:10

2 stops38h 30m

R20 656

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 13/2

13:35-18:35

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

19:55-14:40

2 stops31h 45m

R20 656

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/2

1:15-18:35

1 stop28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:55-16:50

2 stops33h 55m

R20 656

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 12/2

13:35-18:35

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

13:40-0:25

2 stops23h 45m

R20 656

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 25/11

6:05-16:35

2 stops45h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

22:20-14:55

2 stops29h 35m

R22 526

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 31/10

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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 R12 691). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 782). 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 2 November 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 2 November 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

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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 39h 15m. Singapore Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R28 759. 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 R12 103 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from R15 687 and Emirates from R15 773 one-way.

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

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    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 691). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 782). 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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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 2 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR8 128AverageR26 820FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 327AverageR20 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR14 458AverageR22 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR15 920AverageR23 205FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 313AverageR25 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 404AverageR27 463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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