What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to New Zealand one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $815. Cathay Pacific flights start at $822 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $931 one-way. Find deals

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand?

Users have found that booking a flight from South Africa to New Zealand at least 30 days early can save you up to 21% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 30 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from South Africa to New Zealand for as little as $2,246 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $2,423 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to New Zealand?

Flights from South Africa to New Zealand lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from South Africa to New Zealand in May, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,374.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to New Zealand?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$1,886+ Flights from South Africa to New Zealand

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand

Round-trip from	$1,492
One-way from	$815
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,838

12/6-31/7
4 total stops
76h 10m total
South Africa to New Zealand

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South African
23/8
1 total stop
23h 10m total
South Africa to New Zealand

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($463 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to New Zealand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 May 2025.

Thu 12/611:20JNB - AKL

2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 31/706:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5$1,492

Sat 21/611:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Tue 23/913:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5$1,522

Wed 12/1111:55DUR - AKL

2 stops29h 00mQatar Airways

Tue 10/214:40AKL - DUR

2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,612

Fri 27/618:45JNB - AKL

2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 31/706:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/5$1,638

Sat 25/1019:50JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 15mSingapore Airlines

Fri 7/1101:20AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/5$1,723

Sun 1/613:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 15/613:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,728

Wed 19/1108:10DUR - AKL

2 stops42h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 21/114:55AKL - DUR

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5$1,745

Mon 26/510:55DUR - AKL

2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways

Thu 29/506:00AKL - DUR

2 stops38h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,871

Mon 26/509:00CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 2/606:00AKL - CPT

2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,872

Fri 1/819:35CPT - AKL

2 stops48h 30mSouth African

Tue 30/913:35AKL - CPT

2 stops41h 10mSouth African

Deal found 12/5$2,015

Mon 26/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 1/613:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$2,042

Sun 22/609:50JNB - AKL

2 stops42h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 23/907:00AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/5$2,117

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Thu 12/611:20JNB - AKL

2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 31/706:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5$1,492

Sat 21/611:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Tue 23/913:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5$1,522

Fri 27/618:45JNB - AKL

2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 31/706:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/5$1,638

Sat 25/1019:50JNB - AKL

1 stop32h 15mSingapore Airlines

Fri 7/1101:20AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/5$1,723

Sun 1/613:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 15/613:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,728

Fri 1/819:35CPT - AKL

2 stops48h 30mSouth African

Tue 30/913:35AKL - CPT

2 stops41h 10mSouth African

Deal found 12/5$2,015

Sun 22/609:50JNB - AKL

2 stops42h 25mEtihad Airways

Tue 23/907:00AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/5$2,117

Mon 26/518:40DUR - AKL

1 stop29h 10mEmirates

Thu 29/520:30AKL - DUR

1 stop30h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/5$2,302

Wed 25/603:10JNB - AKL

2 stops39h 35mRwandAir

Tue 23/913:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 12/5$2,834

Thu 26/619:35JNB - AKL

2 stops54h 05mSWISS

Tue 23/913:25AKL - JNB

2 stops53h 55mSWISS

Deal found 12/5$2,873

Sun 22/617:55JNB - AKL

2 stops53h 55mTurkish Airlines

Mon 22/900:25AKL - JNB

2 stops68h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 12/5$3,226

Mon 26/510:55DUR - AKL

2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways

Thu 29/506:00AKL - DUR

2 stops38h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,871

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Sun 18/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 25/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,847

Sun 18/519:10JNB - AKL

3 stops36h 40mEmirates

Sun 25/506:10AKL - JNB

2 stops44h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/5$2,446

Mon 19/520:55JNB - AKL

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 11/612:35AKL - JNB

1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5$1,779

Mon 19/518:45JNB - AKL

1 stop19h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 11/606:00AKL - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,876

Mon 26/510:55DUR - AKL

2 stops27h 40mQantas Airways

Thu 29/506:00AKL - DUR

2 stops38h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,871

Mon 26/509:00CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 00mQantas Airways

Mon 2/606:00AKL - CPT

2 stops26h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,872

Mon 26/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Sun 1/613:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$2,042

Mon 26/509:00CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/606:00AKL - CPT

2 stops36h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5$2,215

Mon 26/518:40DUR - AKL

1 stop29h 10mEmirates

Thu 29/520:30AKL - DUR

1 stop30h 05mEmirates

Deal found 12/5$2,302

Mon 26/516:30DUR - AKL

2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/520:30AKL - DUR

1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5$2,406

Sun 1/613:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Sun 15/613:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,728

Thu 12/611:20JNB - AKL

2 stops40h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 31/706:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/5$1,492

One-way flights from South Africa to New Zealand
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Sat 23/820:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mSouth African

Deal found 12/5$815

Thu 22/511:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/5$822

Thu 22/511:20JNB - AKL

2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5$855

Mon 26/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/5$931

Mon 26/520:45DUR - AKL

2 stops52h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/5$990

Thu 31/709:00CPT - CHC

3 stops38h 25mSouth African

Deal found 12/5$1,069

Thu 31/714:00CPT - CHC

2 stops23h 59mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,245

Mon 26/518:40DUR - AKL

1 stop29h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/5$1,373

Wed 2/718:45JNB - AKL

1 stop33h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/5$1,424

Fri 18/714:00CPT - AKL

2 stops59h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/5$1,471

Fri 18/713:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 11/5$2,808

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JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/6

11:20-14:05

2 stops40h 45m

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

06:15-07:40

2 stops35h 25m

$1,492

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

11:20-11:40

1 stop38h 20m

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/9

13:25-07:40

1 stop28h 15m

$1,522

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/6

18:45-07:35

2 stops26h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 31/7

06:00-16:20

1 stop20h 20m

$1,638

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

19:50-15:05

1 stop32h 15m

Auckland Intl

Fri 7/11

01:20-18:35

1 stop28h 15m

$1,723

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/6

13:55-02:45

1 stop26h 50m

Auckland Intl

Sun 15/6

13:15-16:10

1 stop36h 55m

$1,728

DurbanAuckland

DUR - AKL

DURAKL

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 26/5

10:55-00:35

2 stops27h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 29/5

06:00-10:20

2 stops38h 20m

$1,871

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

09:00-23:00

2 stops28h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 2/6

06:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

$1,872

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/8

19:35-06:05

2 stops48h 30m

Auckland Intl

Tue 30/9

13:35-19:45

2 stops41h 10m

$2,015

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/5

13:00-02:45

1 stop27h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sun 1/6

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

$2,042

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB - AKL

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

09:50-14:15

2 stops42h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/9

07:00-08:20

2 stops35h 20m

$2,117

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to New Zealand

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 ZA to NZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to New Zealand as you normally would.

Rainfall in New Zealand by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Zealand ranges from 70.0 - 130.0 inches 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

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to New Zealand, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,294 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,294 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,294 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,228 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,294 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

863 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,294 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

837 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,294 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,594 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,294 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to New Zealand one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with South African, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $815. Cathay Pacific flights start at $822 while deals on Qatar Airways start at $931 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to New Zealand 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 South Africa to New Zealand?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to New Zealand (average of $110). Flying from South Africa to New Zealand in November is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to New Zealand

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	Cheapest$1,304	Average$1,597	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$1,492	Average$2,054	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,516	Average$2,526	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,549	Average$2,025	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,649	Average$2,036	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,712	Average$2,343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
RwandAir	Cheapest$1,824	Average$2,105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	Cheapest$2,321	Average$2,864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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