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 520 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R13 602 and Etihad Airways from R13 882 one-way.

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 42 days in advance, which can save you up to 10% on flights from New Zealand to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 42 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 R24 890. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R26 831.

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 R24 536 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R17 073. 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?

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.

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Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

Round-trip from	R20 580
One-way from	R12 520
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R24 555

Qantas Airways
4/10-26/10
2 total stops
40h 25m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines
7/9
2 total stops
30h 50m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R46 051 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R11 436 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 28 April 2025.

Sat 4/107:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 26/1017:15JNB - AKL

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/4R20 580

Mon 9/66:00CHC - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 4/818:45JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/4R20 711

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 25/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/4R21 364

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/511:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R21 532

Fri 3/100:55AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/4R21 830

Mon 12/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Mon 9/620:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Deal found 27/4R21 868

Fri 6/612:35AKL - DUR

2 stops31h 55mSouth African

Thu 19/68:10DUR - AKL

2 stops35h 55mSouth African

Deal found 27/4R22 689

Tue 14/1015:10AKL - CPT

2 stops53h 15mSingapore Airlines

Tue 11/1110:40CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/4R22 894

Mon 2/613:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Mon 23/613:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4R22 950

Thu 8/513:15AKL - DUR

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/512:05DUR - AKL

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R23 398

Mon 12/517:45CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Sat 31/522:20JNB - CHC

2 stops30h 25mEmirates

Deal found 27/4R23 603

Mon 5/56:10AKL - JNB

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Mon 19/522:20JNB - AKL

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 28/4R23 808

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Sat 4/107:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 26/1017:15JNB - AKL

1 stop20h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/4R20 580

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 25/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/4R21 364

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/511:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R21 532

Fri 3/100:55AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines

Sun 26/1013:45JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/4R21 830

Mon 12/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Mon 9/620:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Deal found 27/4R21 868

Mon 12/517:45CHC - JNB

2 stops32h 30mEmirates

Sat 31/522:20JNB - CHC

2 stops30h 25mEmirates

Deal found 27/4R23 603

Sat 9/813:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Thu 11/911:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 26/4R26 234

Sat 9/813:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Mon 15/916:50JNB - AKL

2 stops47h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 26/4R26 439

Fri 8/89:00AKL - JNB

2 stops57h 20mEtihad Airways

Sat 13/99:50JNB - AKL

2 stops51h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 26/4R26 476

Fri 25/720:15AKL - DUR

3 stops51h 00mTurkish Airlines

Sun 24/814:45DUR - AKL

3 stops55h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 27/4R33 996

Sun 10/819:30AKL - JNB

2 stops70h 10mAir China

Fri 12/910:10JNB - AKL

3 stops57h 30mAir China

Deal found 26/4R37 093

Wed 11/67:40HLZ - JNB

2 stops32h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 18/619:50JNB - HLZ

3 stops36h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 26/4R39 257

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa. Data last updated 28 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 3/517:45CHC - CPT

2 stops57h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 10/513:30CPT - CHC

3 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R28 492

Sat 3/519:40AKL - DUR

3 stops51h 35mTurkish Airlines

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3 stops57h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 28/4R46 814

Mon 5/56:10AKL - JNB

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Mon 19/522:20JNB - AKL

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 28/4R23 808

Mon 5/57:40HLZ - JNB

2 stops44h 55mMultiple Airlines

Mon 19/513:45JNB - HLZ

2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R45 191

Tue 6/519:05AKL - DUR

2 stops49h 15mQantas Airways

Thu 22/510:55DUR - AKL

2 stops26h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/4R32 671

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 25/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/4R21 364

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 25/511:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R21 532

Thu 8/513:15AKL - DUR

2 stops35h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sat 24/512:05DUR - AKL

2 stops30h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R23 398

Thu 8/56:20CHC - JNB

2 stops43h 55mEmirates

Tue 20/519:10JNB - CHC

2 stops34h 15mEmirates

Deal found 27/4R25 114

Thu 8/56:10AKL - DUR

2 stops44h 25mEmirates

Sat 24/518:40DUR - AKL

1 stop29h 10mEmirates

Deal found 27/4R25 823

Thu 8/56:20CHC - JNB

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/513:25JNB - CHC

3 stops37h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R28 249

Thu 8/513:00AKL - DUR

3 stops55h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 24/512:05DUR - AKL

3 stops48h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/4R58 494

One-way flights from New Zealand to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 28 April 2025.

Sun 7/99:20AKL - JNB

2 stops30h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/4R12 520

Thu 8/513:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 28/4R13 602

Mon 12/59:00AKL - JNB

2 stops57h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 27/4R13 882

Mon 12/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 28/4R14 330

Mon 12/57:00AKL - JNB

2 stops59h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4R14 572

Sat 19/713:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 28/4R15 244

Fri 16/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops32h 20mSouth African

Deal found 27/4R15 654

Thu 8/513:25AKL - DUR

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/4R15 673

Mon 5/56:10AKL - JNB

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Deal found 28/4R15 860

Fri 16/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 27/4R17 614

Fri 16/59:20AKL - CPT

3 stops34h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 27/4R19 125

Tue 1/76:45AKL - CPT

2 stops62h 50mEmirates

Deal found 26/4R19 274

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AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sat 4/10

7:00-16:15

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

17:15-0:25

1 stop20h 10m

R20 580

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Mon 9/6

6:00-16:20

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/8

18:45-23:59

1 stop19h 14m

R20 711

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:15-10:00

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

13:55-2:45

1 stop26h 50m

R21 364

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:15-14:20

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

R21 532

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Fri 3/10

0:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/10

13:45-9:25

1 stop32h 40m

R21 830

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

12:35-10:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/6

20:25-6:05

2 stops47h 40m

R21 868

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Fri 6/6

12:35-10:30

2 stops31h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 19/6

8:10-6:05

2 stops35h 55m

R22 689

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 14/10

15:10-9:25

2 stops53h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/11

10:40-15:05

2 stops41h 25m

R22 894

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 23/6

13:00-2:45

1 stop27h 45m

R22 950

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Thu 8/5

13:15-14:15

2 stops35h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 24/5

12:05-4:45

2 stops30h 40m

R23 398

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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, 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Zealand to South Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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.

Temperature in South Africa by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand from New Zealand to South Africa. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 213 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Air New Zealand

8,0

Very Good

471 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

828 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

852 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 292 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

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 520 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include RwandAir from R13 602 and Etihad Airways from R13 882 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	CheapestR9 083	AverageR28 902	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 883	AverageR23 114	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR15 440	AverageR20 783	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR17 179	AverageR29 386	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 580	AverageR27 676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR17 678	AverageR28 160	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 777	AverageR29 072	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

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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 28 April 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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