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

When booking a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town, you may want to consider flying on Emirates, Qatar Airways or South African as they are the most popular for this route.

How far in advance should I book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 58 days in advance, which can save you up to 6% on flights from New Zealand to Cape Town compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 58 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R24 293. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R29 060.

What is the cheapest month to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town?

May can be a great time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with a flight ticket averaging about R25 970. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of May for as cheap as R18 496. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?

Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from New Zealand.

Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?

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

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R38 747+ Flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Round-trip from	R21 643
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R26 105

South African
7/5-28/5
4 total stops
79h 30m total
New Zealand to Cape Town

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R42 549 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R14 504 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Cheapest flights from New Zealand to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Zealand to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 14 April 2025.

Mon 12/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Sat 31/520:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Deal found 12/4R21 738

Tue 26/810:50CHC - CPT

2 stops56h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 11/910:40CPT - CHC

2 stops36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R23 359

Mon 12/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 31/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R24 770

Fri 29/89:20AKL - CPT

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/815:55CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R24 884

Mon 12/515:15AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 35mEmirates

Sat 31/513:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R25 170

Sun 12/100:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 21/1010:40CPT - AKL

3 stops40h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R29 327

Wed 23/48:30CHC - CPT

2 stops61h 05mEmirates

Mon 12/518:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 34mEmirates

Deal found 13/4R35 334

Sat 12/40:25AKL - CPT

3 stops47h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 20/419:25CPT - AKL

2 stops54h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/4R161 338

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

Wed 7/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Wed 28/520:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Deal found 14/4R21 643

Tue 26/810:50CHC - CPT

2 stops56h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 11/910:40CPT - CHC

2 stops36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R23 359

Tue 27/56:20CHC - CPT

2 stops44h 30mEmirates

Tue 3/618:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 34mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R24 655

Mon 12/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 31/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R24 770

Tue 27/56:20CHC - CPT

2 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/615:15CPT - CHC

3 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R25 666

Wed 7/515:15AKL - CPT

2 stops35h 35mEmirates

Wed 28/518:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mEmirates

Deal found 14/4R24 980

Wed 7/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/518:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R32 359

Wed 7/59:00AKL - CPT

3 stops34h 25mSingapore Airlines

Wed 28/510:40CPT - AKL

3 stops26h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4R37 183

Tue 6/50:25AKL - CPT

3 stops43h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 28/510:40CPT - AKL

3 stops62h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/4R86 513

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town. Data last updated 14 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 12/40:25AKL - CPT

3 stops47h 20mMalaysia Airlines

Sun 20/419:25CPT - AKL

2 stops54h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/4R161 338

Wed 23/46:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/59:00CPT - CHC

2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 23/48:30CHC - CPT

2 stops61h 05mEmirates

Mon 12/518:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 34mEmirates

Deal found 13/4R35 334

Wed 23/46:35CHC - CPT

3 stops60h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 12/510:40CPT - CHC

3 stops51h 10mSingapore Airlines

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Wed 23/46:35CHC - CPT

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Mon 12/510:40CPT - CHC

3 stops50h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/4R40 272

Thu 1/56:10AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines

Fri 30/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R31 101

Mon 12/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Sat 31/520:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Deal found 12/4R21 738

Mon 12/513:15AKL - CPT

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Sat 31/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R24 770

Mon 12/515:15AKL - CPT

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Sat 31/513:05CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R25 170

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AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

12:35-10:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

20:25-6:05

2 stops47h 40m

R21 643

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 26/8

10:50-9:25

2 stops56h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/9

10:40-9:30

2 stops36h 50m

R23 359

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 27/5

6:20-16:50

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

18:25-23:59

2 stops43h 34m

R24 655

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

13:00-4:45

1 stop29h 45m

R24 770

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

15:15-16:50

2 stops35h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

18:25-9:50

1 stop29h 25m

R24 980

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC - CPT

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 27/5

6:20-16:50

2 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/6

15:15-12:55

3 stops35h 40m

R25 666

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

18:25-9:50

1 stop29h 25m

R32 359

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

9:00-9:25

3 stops34h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

10:40-23:30

3 stops26h 50m

R37 183

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 6/5

0:25-9:25

3 stops43h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

10:40-11:25

3 stops62h 45m

R86 513

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 NZ to CPT?

When flying from New Zealand to Cape Town, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in Cape Town by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, 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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways from New Zealand to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 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

1 288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 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

3 197 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 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.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 550 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 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.

Malaysia Airlines

7,3

Good

253 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 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.

South African

7,3

Good

30 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 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.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from New Zealand?
Located just 15,6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cape Town from New Zealand.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town 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 New Zealand to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town (average of R110). Flying from New Zealand to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of R187). 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 4 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

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Emirates	CheapestR17 966	AverageR27 428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
South African	CheapestR19 300	AverageR22 533	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR21 530	AverageR24 929	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR25 037	AverageR32 041	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Zealand to Cape Town that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Zealand to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from NZ to CPT?

Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to Cape Town. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 14 April 2025.

Rainfall in Cape Town by month

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

Temperature in Cape Town by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways from New Zealand to Cape Town by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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