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R8 944+ Cheap flights to New Zealand

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AKL
Apr 22 — Apr 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Zealand in 2026

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Cheapest flights to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 March 2026.

Tue 5/514:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 17/622:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R16 544
Tue 5/520:40
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/522:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/3R16 680
Fri 10/420:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/422:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/3R17 156
Sat 16/514:45
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop42h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 29/722:15
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R17 360
Thu 16/420:40
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/422:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop27h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 19/3R17 428
Mon 6/420:55
JNB
-
AKL
1 stop36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Mon 13/422:05
AKL
-
JNB
1 stop44h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/3R17 632

Find flight deals to New Zealand

Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 March 2026.

Return from

R16 544

One-way from

R8 944

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 244
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Auckland
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 19/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 42h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R2 456 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R454 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:45-19:35

1 stop42h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 14/6

22:15-15:20

1 stop27h 05m

R18 788

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

20:40-19:35

1 stop36h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 6/6

22:05-16:10

1 stop28h 05m

R19 128

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

19:50-8:25

1 stop26h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

23:55-18:35

1 stop28h 40m

R20 064
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

22:30-4:05

1 stop19h 35m

Auckland Intl

Wed 10/6

6:45-16:25

1 stop19h 40m

R20 285

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

9:25-19:35

3 stops48h 10m

Auckland Intl

Thu 30/4

22:05-16:10

1 stop28h 05m

R20 693

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

22:30-4:05

1 stop19h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 4/8

9:40-20:05

1 stop20h 25m

R20 965

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

18:45-0:30

1 stop19h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 7/6

9:40-20:05

1 stop20h 25m

R21 016

JohannesburgHamilton

JNB - HLZ

JNBHLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

19:50-16:20

2 stops34h 30m

Hamilton

Tue 4/8

7:40-6:10

2 stops32h 30m

R30 265

JohannesburgHamilton

JNB - HLZ

JNBHLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:45-14:50

2 stops39h 05m

Hamilton

Sun 10/5

11:05-16:15

3 stops39h 10m

R49 683
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

2:30-20:35

1 stop31h 05m

R11 069

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Everything you need to know about your flight to New Zealand

How long is the flight to New Zealand?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to New Zealand takes 27 hours 7 minutes. Flights to New Zealand from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Zealand are Qantas Airways, Cathay Pacific and South African.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R16 266
South African
South African
From R13 004
Emirates
Emirates
From R20 462
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R13 172

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to New Zealand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to New Zealand are South African, Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit New Zealand when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in New Zealand by month

Plan your trip to New Zealand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Zealand, 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 July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in New Zealand?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to New Zealand in the last few years. This data was updated on 23 March 2026.
The most popular places in New Zealand to fly to are Auckland, Christchurch, Wellington and Queenstown.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Zealand. 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 New Zealand. Reviews last updated 23 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 542 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 222 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
1 006 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
South African
7,5
Good
58 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 483 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

FAQs about flying to New Zealand

What is good to know if travelling to New Zealand?

  • Auckland, New Zealand’s capital city, is an excellent base for exploring the country. If you’re in the area, some of the sites you have to see include the Historic Victoria Park, the Sky Tower, and Mt Eden, a volcanic cone near Auckland’s city center.
  • Queenstown is the adventure capital of New Zealand, which means that if you’re passing by, you have to try your hand at adrenaline-pumping activities such as river rafting, bungee jumping, hiking, biking, and in the winter times, some serious skiing!

  • Can I find cheaper flights to New Zealand if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to New Zealand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to New Zealand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, South African is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to New Zealand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand?

    Rotorua is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Rotorua typically cost R1 305, while return flights cost around R2 296.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around R10 811, however they can be found for as little as R7 115.

  • Where does the fastest flight to New Zealand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to New Zealand, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 45 minutes).

  • Does Auckland Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Auckland Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Auckland Intl?

    Yes. Auckland Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Novotel Auckland Airport is the closest property to Auckland Intl (0,0 km away from Auckland Intl).

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