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Cheap flights from New Zealand to South Africa from R13 177

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 11/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — JNB
Jul 19 — Jul 261
1 adult

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 14 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 017

One-way from

R13 177

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 684
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/10-28/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 73h 40m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
South African
  • South African
  • 11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 05m total
  • New Zealand to South Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R51 859 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 447 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 14 July 2025.

Tue 21/109:00AKL - JNB
2 stops34h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/1011:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/7R20 017
Tue 26/823:55AKL - JNB
1 stop28h 40mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/919:50JNB - AKL
2 stops32h 05mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/7R20 035
Mon 13/1014:15AKL - JNB
2 stops47h 05mRwandAir
Mon 20/1016:50JNB - AKL
2 stops47h 55mRwandAir
Deal found 12/7R20 321
Mon 11/812:35AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 50mSouth African
Mon 18/817:25CPT - AKL
2 stops26h 40mSouth African
Deal found 13/7R20 912
Mon 18/812:35AKL - JNB
1 stop26h 40mSouth African
Sat 30/820:55JNB - AKL
1 stop23h 10mSouth African
Deal found 14/7R20 930
Tue 26/812:35AKL - DUR
2 stops36h 15mSouth African
Tue 2/914:30DUR - AKL
2 stops29h 35mSouth African
Deal found 12/7R20 930
Tue 26/812:35AKL - PLZ
2 stops34h 00mSouth African
Tue 2/98:10PLZ - AKL
2 stops35h 55mSouth African
Deal found 12/7R21 950
Tue 26/88:20CHC - JNB
2 stops41h 55mEmirates
Tue 2/910:05JNB - CHC
2 stops27h 54mEmirates
Deal found 12/7R22 255
Tue 26/814:35WLG - JNB
2 stops35h 40mEmirates
Tue 2/922:20JNB - WLG
2 stops39h 35mEmirates
Deal found 12/7R22 774
Tue 26/810:50CHC - JNB
1 stop41h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 2/919:50JNB - CHC
2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/7R23 293
Wed 27/815:15AKL - CPT
2 stops35h 35mEmirates
Wed 3/918:25CPT - AKL
1 stop29h 25mEmirates
Deal found 13/7R23 365
Wed 27/88:20CHC - CPT
2 stops42h 30mEmirates
Wed 3/918:25CPT - CHC
2 stops43h 34mEmirates
Deal found 13/7R23 472

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

Fly from

New Zealand

Fly to

South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 21/10

9:00-8:20

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

11:05-13:25

1 stop39h 20m

R20 017

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

19:50-13:55

2 stops32h 05m

R20 035

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 13/10

14:15-2:20

2 stops47h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/10

16:50-3:45

2 stops47h 55m

R20 321

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 11/8

12:35-13:25

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/8

17:25-6:05

2 stops26h 40m

R20 912

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 18/8

12:35-5:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/8

20:55-6:05

1 stop23h 10m

R20 930

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

12:35-14:50

2 stops36h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 2/9

14:30-6:05

2 stops29h 35m

R20 930

AucklandPort Elizabeth

AKL - PLZ

AKLPLZ

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/8

12:35-12:35

2 stops34h 00m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 2/9

8:10-6:05

2 stops35h 55m

R21 950

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 26/8

8:20-16:15

2 stops41h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

10:05-23:59

2 stops27h 54m

R22 255

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 26/8

14:35-16:15

2 stops35h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

22:20-23:55

2 stops39h 35m

R22 774

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Tue 26/8

10:50-18:35

1 stop41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

19:50-14:25

2 stops32h 35m

R23 293

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/7

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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?

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 14 July 2025.

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.

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 14 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andAir New Zealand 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.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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  • 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 R13 177 on South African. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R13 410 and RwandAir from R13 607 one-way.

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  • 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Cathay PacificCheapestR8 715AverageR28 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 402AverageR23 552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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South AfricanCheapestR14 815AverageR20 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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RwandAirCheapestR16 485AverageR28 995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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EmiratesCheapestR16 869AverageR26 444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 963AverageR25 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 222AverageR26 950FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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