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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from R11 882

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 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
Jun 9 — Jun 161
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 10 May 2026.

Tue 11/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 18/812:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R19 738
Tue 4/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops49h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 11/812:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R19 754
Wed 11/111:15
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops43h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/1110:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops39h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/5R19 836
Fri 7/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops49h 15m
Qatar Airways
Fri 28/820:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R20 033
Sat 25/717:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/820:55
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops40h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R20 082
Sat 8/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 26/812:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R20 229
Wed 24/617:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops49h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 1/712:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R20 295
Mon 22/617:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 30/612:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R20 360
Sun 23/817:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Sat 7/1113:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 9/5R20 753
Tue 23/617:45
AKL
-
JNB
2 stops44h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 29/612:40
JNB
-
AKL
2 stops48h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R20 802
Sun 15/1123:45
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop26h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 30/1113:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R20 933
Wed 11/1115:15
AKL
-
CPT
2 stops53h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 20/1110:40
CPT
-
AKL
2 stops41h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 8/5R21 129

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 10 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R19 738

One-way from

R11 882

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 542
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 11/8-18/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 93h 05m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 50m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R31 443 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 428 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 10 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to South Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 3/6

15:40-16:15

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

10:05-23:55

2 stops27h 50m

R23 044

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Mon 5/10

23:15-10:35

2 stops46h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 18/10

14:40-6:00

2 stops28h 20m

R23 273

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 9/6

17:20-20:35

2 stops37h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

10:05-0:10

2 stops28h 05m

R23 322

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/5

8:20-16:15

2 stops41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

10:05-0:30

2 stops28h 25m

R23 486

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 7/9

6:00-16:15

2 stops44h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

22:20-14:45

2 stops30h 25m

R23 601

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 3/11

15:05-16:35

2 stops36h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

22:20-17:40

3 stops32h 20m

R23 830

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 1/6

6:10-16:15

2 stops44h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

22:20-21:50

3 stops37h 30m

R23 830

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/6

17:45-14:20

3 stops54h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

16:50-23:30

3 stops44h 40m

R24 222

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 3/6

20:30-11:30

1 stop49h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/6

18:25-9:55

1 stop29h 30m

R24 272

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 25/7

23:55-9:25

2 stops43h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/8

10:40-8:25

2 stops35h 45m

R24 288

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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 47 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.

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 R17 545). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 316). 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 10 May 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
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 511 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
3 571 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 324 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
7,6
Good
61 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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
1 034 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 511 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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 20h 20m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R26 399. 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 R7 521 on Emirates. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Singapore Airlines from R8 320 and RwandAir from R9 851 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 R17 545). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R27 316). 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 10 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
South AfricanCheapestR12 763AverageR20 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 059AverageR26 746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 667AverageR20 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR14 462AverageR24 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR15 129AverageR26 673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR17 170AverageR20 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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