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Cheap flights from Wellington to South Africa from R23 281

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 17/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WLG — JNB
Dec 26 — Jan 21
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Wellington to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wellington to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated 26 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R23 057

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R23 437
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/5-5/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 90h 55m total
  • Wellington to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R40 747 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 230 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Cheapest flights from Wellington to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wellington to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 26 November 2025.

Fri 12/1214:35WLG - JNB
2 stops41h 00mEmirates
Sat 17/118:50JNB - WLG
2 stops33h 30mEmirates
Deal found 25/11R40 251
Fri 12/126:05WLG - JNB
1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways
Sat 17/117:30JNB - WLG
1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/11R44 010

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Wellington

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South Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/12

14:35-20:35

2 stops41h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

18:50-15:20

2 stops33h 30m

R40 251

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/12

6:05-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

17:30-23:50

1 stop19h 20m

R44 010

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 17/12

14:35-16:35

2 stops37h 00m

R23 281

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 17/12

6:40-6:10

2 stops34h 30m

R24 126

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 17/12

15:55-7:40

3 stops50h 45m

R25 696

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 17/12

17:40-16:35

3 stops33h 55m

R26 092

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Wed 17/12

16:00-15:00

1 stop34h 00m

R50 132

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/11

Best time to book a flight from Wellington to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Wellington to South Africa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to South Africa (average of R13 434). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 178). 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 WLG to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wellington 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 26 November 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Wellington to South Africa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 28% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 26 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQantas Airways from Wellington to South Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 409 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
944 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 421 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Wellington to South Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Wellington to South Africa?

    For a flight from Wellington to South Africa, you will be flying from Wellington. Wellington (WLG) is just 5,3 km from the centre of the city.

  • How long is the flight from Wellington to South Africa?

    Emirates and Qantas Airways can get you from Wellington to South Africa in just under 19h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 21h 05m. The distance from Wellington to South Africa is about 11753 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wellington to South Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R23 281. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air New Zealand and Air China, as they are both options that can get you from Wellington to South Africa for a low price.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wellington to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wellington to South Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Wellington to South Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wellington to South Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wellington 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 Wellington to South Africa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wellington to South Africa (average of R13 434). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 178). 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 3 airlines flying from Wellington to South Africa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wellington 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 26 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qantas AirwaysCheapestR16 339AverageR24 867FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 267AverageR21 445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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EmiratesCheapestR22 685AverageR26 420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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