How long is the flight from Wellington to South Africa?

Emirates can get you from Wellington to South Africa in just under 36h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Wellington to South Africa is about 11753 km.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Wellington to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Wellington to South Africa are Emirates, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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.

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?

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

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R23 032+ Flights from Wellington to South Africa

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Round-trip from	R34 522
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	July
Average price	R23 651

Emirates
11/12-18/12
4 total stops
67h 40m total
Wellington to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R42 736 potential increase over avg. return price).

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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 29 October 2025.

Wed 26/1114:35WLG - JNB

2 stops37h 00mEmirates

Wed 3/1213:25JNB - WLG

2 stops37h 05mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R23 032

Mon 24/116:05WLG - JNB

2 stops45h 30mEmirates

Sun 30/1118:50JNB - WLG

2 stops33h 30mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R23 376

Mon 24/116:05WLG - JNB

2 stops49h 30mEmirates

Fri 5/1210:25JNB - WLG

2 stops41h 55mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R23 737

Mon 24/116:05WLG - JNB

2 stops45h 30mEmirates

Mon 1/1210:25JNB - WLG

3 stops58h 10mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R23 978

Sun 23/1120:05WLG - JNB

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Sun 30/1122:20JNB - WLG

2 stops38h 30mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R24 081

Sun 23/1120:05WLG - JNB

2 stops31h 30mEmirates

Fri 5/1218:50JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R24 425

Thu 27/1115:35WLG - JNB

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Wed 3/1213:25JNB - WLG

2 stops37h 05mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R25 681

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 30mEmirates

Sat 6/1222:20JNB - WLG

2 stops38h 30mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R26 008

Thu 27/1115:35WLG - JNB

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Thu 4/1213:25JNB - WLG

2 stops38h 55mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R26 025

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 30mEmirates

Fri 5/1218:50JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 40mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R26 352

Fri 28/1120:05WLG - JNB

2 stops35h 30mEmirates

Thu 4/1213:25JNB - WLG

2 stops61h 05mEmirates

Deal found 25/10R27 900

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Wellington to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 29 October 2025.

Thu 11/1215:35WLG - JNB

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Thu 18/1218:50JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 40mEmirates

Deal found 27/10R34 522

Fri 12/126:00WLG - JNB

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Sat 17/19:50JNB - WLG

2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R37 842

Thu 11/126:05WLG - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Thu 18/1217:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 27/10R42 882

Thu 11/126:05WLG - JNB

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Thu 18/1218:50JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 27/10R38 134

Fri 12/1216:00WLG - JNB

2 stops39h 35mEmirates

Sat 17/122:20JNB - WLG

2 stops28h 10mEmirates

Deal found 28/10R38 272

Fri 12/126:05WLG - JNB

1 stop19h 55mQantas Airways

Sat 17/117:30JNB - WLG

1 stop19h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 28/10R45 582

Tue 23/1215:35WLG - JNB

2 stops36h 00mEmirates

Wed 7/122:20JNB - WLG

3 stops33h 45mEmirates

Deal found 28/10R46 305

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Thu 11/12

15:35-16:35

2 stops36h 00m

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18:50-13:30

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WLG - JNB

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Fri 12/12

6:00-8:20

2 stops37h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

9:50-23:35

2 stops26h 45m

R37 842

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 11/12

6:05-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

18:50-13:30

2 stops31h 40m

R38 134

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Fri 12/12

16:00-20:35

2 stops39h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

22:20-13:30

2 stops28h 10m

R38 272

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Thu 11/12

6:05-15:00

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/12

17:30-23:50

1 stop19h 20m

R42 882

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

R45 582

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Tue 23/12

15:35-16:35

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/1

22:20-19:05

3 stops33h 45m

R46 305

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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 400). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 292). 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?

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

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

3 393 reviews

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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

3 393 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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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

1 388 reviews

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8,1

Very Good

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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

924 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 393 reviews

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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

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 can get you from Wellington to South Africa in just under 36h. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance from Wellington to South Africa is about 11753 km.
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 400). Flying from Wellington to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of R22 292). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Qantas Airways	CheapestR16 297	AverageR24 802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR18 220	AverageR21 390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR22 627	AverageR26 352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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