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R9 301+ 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 26/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— AKL
Dec 16 — Dec 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to New Zealand in 2025

Find the latest flights to New Zealand in 2025, 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 16 November 2025.

Return from

R16 605

One-way from

R9 301

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 653
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5-17/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Auckland
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Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 26/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to New Zealand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R2 892 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R489 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 16 November 2025.

Mon 24/1111:20JNB - AKL
2 stops50h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/1219:15AKL - JNB
2 stops47h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R16 878
Tue 18/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 2/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/11R17 339
Wed 19/1111:00JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 25mCathay Pacific
Tue 27/114:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 15/11R17 526
Mon 17/1111:20JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/116:00AKL - JNB
2 stops36h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R17 629
Mon 17/1111:20JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/11R17 680
Mon 17/1111:20JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/127:35AKL - JNB
2 stops34h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/11R17 868

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Locate flights to New Zealand that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 16 November 2025.
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

11:00-14:40

2 stops40h 40m

Auckland Intl

Tue 24/3

6:50-7:25

2 stops35h 35m

R16 673

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

20:40-19:35

1 stop36h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/5

22:15-16:10

1 stop27h 55m

R17 902

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

11:20-12:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/5

6:10-7:40

2 stops35h 30m

R18 516

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Sun 10/5

16:05-7:40

2 stops49h 35m

R18 994

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

20:40-20:35

1 stop36h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sun 3/5

22:15-16:10

1 stop27h 55m

R19 335

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

11:00-12:15

2 stops38h 15m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

20:35-7:25

2 stops45h 50m

R19 489

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

17:30-0:25

1 stop19h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 16/2

6:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

R19 796

JohannesburgHamilton

JNB - HLZ

JNBHLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:55-16:20

2 stops33h 25m

Hamilton

Tue 24/3

7:40-6:10

2 stops33h 30m

R30 530

JohannesburgHamilton

JNB - HLZ

JNBHLZ

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

13:40-16:00

2 stops39h 20m

Hamilton

Tue 24/3

7:40-6:10

2 stops33h 30m

R31 384

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/11

11:00-13:25

1 stop39h 25m

R9 301

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Best time to book a flight to New Zealand

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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 22 hours 57 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to New Zealand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to New Zealand. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to New Zealand should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Friday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

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

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

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R15 547
South African
South African
From R13 102
Emirates
Emirates
From R20 623
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R15 563

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 16 November 2025.
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 16 November 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Cathay Pacific, andQantas Airways to New Zealand. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 060 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qantas Airways
7,5
Good
935 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
South African
7,5
Good
47 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 664 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

DXB - ORD

Overall it was wonderfull for the amount I paid for.

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?

    Christchurch is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in New Zealand. One-way flights to Christchurch typically cost R1 316, while return flights cost around R1 425.

  • How much is a return flight to New Zealand?

    A return flight to New Zealand will typically cost around R40 560, however they can be found for as little as R11 992.

  • 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 (17 hours 0 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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