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.

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.

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).

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 51 days in advance, which can save you up to 15% on flights from New Zealand to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 51 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 170. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R28 020.

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 R22 825 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R15 952. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 28% 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?

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R13 177+ Flights from New Zealand to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

Round-trip from	R20 017
One-way from	R13 177
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R22 684

Cathay Pacific
21/10-28/10
3 total stops
73h 40m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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South African
11/8
2 total stops
30h 05m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R51 859 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R10 447 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 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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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

Tue 26/88:20CHC - JNB

2 stops41h 55mEmirates

Tue 2/910:05JNB - CHC

2 stops27h 54mEmirates

Deal found 12/7R22 255

Sun 17/813:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 2/913:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/7R24 439

Tue 26/86:00CHC - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Tue 2/918:45JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/7R25 585

Mon 18/812:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mSouth African

Sat 30/820:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Deal found 14/7R20 930

Tue 26/814:35WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 40mEmirates

Tue 2/922:20JNB - WLG

2 stops39h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/7R22 774

Tue 26/812:35AKL - DUR

2 stops36h 15mSouth African

Tue 2/914:30DUR - AKL

2 stops29h 35mSouth African

Deal found 12/7R20 930

Tue 26/810:50CHC - JNB

1 stop41h 45mSingapore Airlines

Tue 2/919:50JNB - CHC

2 stops32h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/7R23 293

Mon 11/813:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Mon 18/817:25CPT - AKL

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R24 707

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Sat 19/714:10AKL - CPT

2 stops29h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 27/710:40CPT - AKL

2 stops25h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/7R44 509

Sun 20/713:15AKL - JNB

2 stops47h 05mRwandAir

Tue 19/83:10JNB - AKL

2 stops37h 35mRwandAir

Deal found 12/7R27 733

Sun 20/713:15AKL - JNB

2 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 20/89:50JNB - AKL

2 stops42h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7R28 414

Sun 20/720:30AKL - JNB

3 stops33h 55mEmirates

Wed 20/810:05JNB - AKL

2 stops28h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/7R31 529

Sun 20/713:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Sun 27/713:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/7R35 271

Sun 20/77:30AKL - CPT

2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 29/718:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R40 320

Mon 21/76:00CHC - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 28/718:45JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/7R25 567

Mon 21/76:05WLG - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Sun 27/718:45JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/7R25 907

Mon 21/719:20WLG - JNB

2 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/711:20JNB - WLG

2 stops48h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R28 020

Mon 21/76:00CHC - JNB

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Mon 28/720:55JNB - CHC

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/7R28 252

Mon 21/718:30AKL - CPT

3 stops75h 05mEmirates

Tue 29/713:05CPT - AKL

2 stops48h 50mEmirates

Deal found 13/7R33 749

Mon 21/77:45WLG - JNB

3 stops31h 30mAir New Zealand

Sun 27/720:55JNB - WLG

2 stops32h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/7R44 885

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 14 July 2025.

Mon 11/812:35AKL - DUR

2 stops30h 05mSouth African

Deal found 14/7R13 177

Thu 2/1014:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/7R13 410

Tue 22/713:15AKL - JNB

2 stops47h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 12/7R13 607

Tue 22/713:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/7R13 965

Mon 11/89:00AKL - DUR

3 stops56h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/7R14 448

Thu 2/100:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/7R14 681

Mon 11/820:30AKL - DUR

1 stop30h 05mEmirates

Deal found 14/7R15 523

Fri 9/113:25AKL - JNB

2 stops38h 10mEmirates

Deal found 14/7R16 257

Sat 4/1013:15AKL - CPT

3 stops57h 20mEmirates

Deal found 14/7R17 045

Sun 7/1215:15AKL - JNB

1 stop49h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/7R17 618

Sat 19/76:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/7R18 173

Sun 7/1213:40AKL - JNB

3 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7R19 157

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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

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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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 326 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Air New Zealand

8,0

Very Good

494 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

933 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

877 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 286 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

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 R13 177 on South African. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R13 410 and RwandAir from R13 607 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	CheapestR8 715	AverageR28 542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 402	AverageR23 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR14 815	AverageR20 534	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR16 485	AverageR28 995	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 869	AverageR26 444	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR16 963	AverageR25 943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 222	AverageR26 950	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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