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Cheap flights from Cape Town to Auckland from R20 455

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CPT — AKL
Jan 13 — Jan 201
1 adult

The best prices from Cape Town Intl to Auckland Intl are usually found in August or October, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Sunday and return on a Sunday

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to Auckland

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cape Town (CPT) to Auckland (AKL). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 8 January 2025.

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R20 455

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

R29 203
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 21/2-8/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 72h 40m total
  • Cape Town to Auckland
High demand for flights, 8% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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Cheapest flights from Cape Town to Auckland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to Auckland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2025.

Fri 21/26:50CPT - AKL
2 stops29h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 8/36:00AKL - CPT
2 stops43h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/1R20 455
Thu 27/39:20CPT - AKL
2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/46:00AKL - CPT
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1R21 833
Tue 18/212:35CPT - AKL
2 stops37h 50mQatar Airways
Tue 25/214:40AKL - CPT
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R22 708
Tue 18/214:40CPT - AKL
2 stops28h 45mSouth African
Tue 25/214:05AKL - CPT
2 stops30h 15mSouth African
Deal found 7/1R23 005
Wed 23/410:40CPT - AKL
2 stops25h 30mSingapore Airlines
Thu 19/610:00AKL - CPT
2 stops33h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R24 029
Sun 9/39:00CPT - AKL
2 stops65h 25mSWISS
Tue 29/413:45AKL - CPT
2 stops54h 15mSWISS
Deal found 7/1R25 890
Thu 6/39:30CPT - AKL
2 stops60h 55mLufthansa
Wed 23/410:00AKL - CPT
2 stops57h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 7/1R26 225
Thu 13/213:40CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 35mEmirates
Thu 20/221:05AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 7/1R28 868
Mon 1/910:40CPT - AKL
3 stops38h 45mMalaysia Airlines
Sat 13/90:25AKL - CPT
3 stops43h 00mMalaysia Airlines
Deal found 7/1R63 842

Find flights from Cape Town to Auckland within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Cape Town to Auckland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 January 2025.

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Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/2

6:50-23:00

2 stops29h 10m

Auckland Intl

Sat 8/3

6:00-14:30

2 stops43h 30m

R20 455

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

9:20-23:00

2 stops26h 40m

Auckland Intl

Sun 6/4

6:00-22:50

2 stops26h 50m

R21 833

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

12:35-13:25

2 stops37h 50m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/2

14:40-17:25

1 stop37h 45m

R22 708

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/2

14:40-6:25

2 stops28h 45m

Auckland Intl

Tue 25/2

14:05-9:20

2 stops30h 15m

R23 005

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 23/4

10:40-22:10

2 stops25h 30m

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/6

10:00-9:25

2 stops33h 25m

R24 029

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

9:00-13:25

2 stops65h 25m

Auckland Intl

Tue 29/4

13:45-10:00

2 stops54h 15m

R25 890

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 6/3

9:30-9:25

2 stops60h 55m

Auckland Intl

Wed 23/4

10:00-9:30

2 stops57h 30m

R26 225

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/2

13:40-11:15

1 stop34h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/2

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

R28 868

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

15:20-12:05

3 stops33h 45m

Auckland Intl

Sat 5/4

1:25-10:50

2 stops44h 25m

R67 099

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Deals found on 6/1

Best time to book a flight from Cape Town to Auckland

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to Auckland

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cape Town to Auckland including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cape Town to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Cape Town to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 3 January 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cape Town to Auckland, you should look to book at least 78 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cape Town to Auckland?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Auckland (average of R1 110). Flying from Cape Town to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 511). 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 CPT to AKL?

Find hourly flight availability from Cape Town to Auckland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 January 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 27% on flights from Cape Town to Auckland by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Cape Town to Auckland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Cape Town to Auckland. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Cape Town to Auckland flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Auckland by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Auckland 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 Auckland when rainfall is around 70.0 mm.

Temperature in Auckland by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Auckland, 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 Auckland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Auckland. 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 Auckland. Reviews last updated 8 January 2025.
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3 335 reviews

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7,9

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8,0

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Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

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1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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3 335 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 335 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
1 323 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 335 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,7
Good
53 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 335 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 746 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 335 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
811 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 335 reviews

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cape Town to Auckland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Auckland from Cape Town flights?

    Cape Town International Airport (CPT) is the only major airport in the Mother City, so you will be departing from here. Conveniently situated just off the N2 freeway about 20 km east of the Cape Town city centre, the airport is the second-busiest in South Africa, after Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), and the fourth-busiest in Africa, after JNB, Cairo International and Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. It handles about 10 million passengers per year (half the number of JNB). The airport can be reached by MyCITIiti BRT bus or by using an e-hailing service, which will take you on the N2 to the airport. Auckland Airport is situated to the south of the city centre, mostly on reclaimed land from Maukau Harbour. The airport has a convenient bus connection to the city.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Cape Town to Auckland?

    Despite their locations across the South Pole from each other, and the significant South African expat population in New Zealand, no airlines offer direct flights from Cape Town to Auckland. However, you can find connecting flights with airlines such as Emirates and Qatar Airways. When organising your Auckland flight deals, the chances are good that you will be routed through a stopover in the Middle East.

  • What are the stopover options between Cape Town and Auckland?

    Be prepared for some very long flights, and quite a bit of time in connection airports. Again, despite the fact that Cape Town and Auckland are located just across the South Pole from each other, you will have to first fly north, usually to the Middle East, before you then fly south-east to New Zealand. One such routing is with Qatar Airways, with stops at OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB), Hamad International Airport in Doha (DOH), Brisbane Airport in Brisbane (BNE), and finally Auckland Airport in Auckland (AKL). Another is with Emirates, with stops at Dubai International Airport (DXB), Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), and finally Auckland Airport. In some cases, the flight from Dubai to Auckland is non-stop. This flight is one of the longest in the world, at over 17h. Total travel time between Cape Town and Auckland can be a whopping 70h, so be sure to rest before departure and on your flights, and drink lots of water so that you remain hydrated.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Cape Town to Auckland?

    Unless you have been granted residency in New Zealand while you apply for citizenship, you will need both your passport and a visa to get to Auckland if you’re on an SA passport. Be sure to apply at least six months in advance. Costs for the visa are around R500, but there may be additional charges if you work through a visa service.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cape Town to Auckland round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cape Town to Auckland round-trip from R20 455. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R22 708, and South African, from R23 005. Users have found that Qantas Airways is 17% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Cape Town to Auckland?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Johannesburg?

    Most Johannesburg visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, and Johannesburg Planetarium. Those on a stopover in Johannesburg interested in visiting Gold Reef City, Johannesburg Art Gallery, or Johannesburg Planetarium can do so by traveling 25,0 km, 20,1 km, and 21,6 km, respectively from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Travellers in need of a car in Johannesburg can hire one for about R519 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Dubai?

    Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq are currently the most popular points of interest in Dubai. Dubai Mall, LEGOLAND Dubai, and Gold Souq can be visited by travelling about 10,5 km, 51,6 km, and 6,8 km respectively from Dubai Intl. Travellers in need of a car in Dubai can hire one for about R1 044 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Cape Town to Auckland flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to Auckland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to Auckland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to Auckland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to Auckland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to Auckland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town to Auckland 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 Cape Town to Auckland?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to Auckland (average of R1 110). Flying from Cape Town to Auckland in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 511). 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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South AfricanCheapestR16 430AverageR18 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR18 835AverageR22 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 765AverageR25 107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestR20 455AverageR21 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR21 912AverageR25 090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR25 018AverageR27 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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