What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to New Zealand?

When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to New Zealand, consider Cape Town Intl - Auckland Intl, Cape Town Intl - Christchurch or Cape Town Intl - Hamilton, as they are the most popular.

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

Cathay Pacific, Emirates and Qantas Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Cape Town to New Zealand.

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

To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 27 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Cape Town to New Zealand from R24 942 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R27 671 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to New Zealand from Cape Town average R23 993. You can even find prices in February for less than R23 993, as users have found deals to New Zealand from as low as R16 831. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to New Zealand from Cape Town. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 21%.

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

Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.

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

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

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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.

R32 471+ Flights from Cape Town to New Zealand

Cheap flight deals from Cape Town to New Zealand

Round-trip from	R20 702
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 311

Qantas Airways
30/6-19/7
4 total stops
69h 35m total
Cape Town to New Zealand

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cape Town to New Zealand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Sun 9/36:50CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/314:55AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2R20 592

Mon 30/614:00CPT - AKL

2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 19/76:15AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2R20 702

Wed 19/312:35CPT - AKL

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 15/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R23 117

Tue 30/129:00CPT - AKL

2 stops34h 25mSouth African

Tue 27/114:05AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 20mSouth African

Deal found 20/2R23 265

Thu 27/36:05CPT - CHC

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/46:00CHC - CPT

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R24 076

Sun 16/39:00CPT - AKL

2 stops65h 25mSWISS

Fri 16/513:25AKL - CPT

2 stops51h 45mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R24 961

Tue 30/1210:40CPT - AKL

2 stops41h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 26/11:20AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R25 956

Tue 4/318:30CPT - AKL

2 stops52h 10mLufthansa

Wed 7/513:25AKL - CPT

2 stops54h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R25 975

Thu 13/318:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 50mEmirates

Thu 20/37:00AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 45mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R28 611

Sun 16/310:40CPT - HLZ

3 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines

Thu 15/57:40HLZ - CPT

3 stops35h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R41 478

Sun 14/1218:55CPT - AKL

2 stops54h 10mMalaysia Airlines

Sat 3/11:40AKL - CPT

3 stops42h 45mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2R62 346

Sun 6/416:35CPT - AKL

2 stops55h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 12/40:25AKL - CPT

2 stops69h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2R62 567

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Mon 30/614:00CPT - AKL

2 stops24h 30mQantas Airways

Sat 19/76:15AKL - CPT

2 stops45h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2R20 702

Thu 13/319:30CPT - AKL

2 stops54h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 20/314:55AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R21 329

Wed 19/312:35CPT - AKL

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 15/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R23 117

Sun 16/39:00CPT - AKL

2 stops65h 25mSWISS

Fri 16/513:25AKL - CPT

2 stops51h 45mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R24 961

Tue 4/318:30CPT - AKL

2 stops52h 10mLufthansa

Wed 7/513:25AKL - CPT

2 stops54h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R25 975

Thu 13/318:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 50mEmirates

Thu 20/37:00AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 45mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R28 611

Sat 22/310:40CPT - AKL

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 12/523:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R32 095

Thu 27/36:05CPT - CHC

2 stops30h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 30/46:00CHC - CPT

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R24 076

Sun 6/416:35CPT - AKL

2 stops55h 15mTurkish Airlines

Sat 12/40:25AKL - CPT

2 stops69h 25mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 20/2R62 567

Wed 26/319:10CPT - AKL

2 stops53h 55mMalaysia Airlines

Tue 3/60:25AKL - CPT

3 stops43h 00mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 20/2R66 402

Sun 16/310:40CPT - HLZ

3 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines

Thu 15/57:40HLZ - CPT

3 stops35h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R41 478

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Thu 27/26:50CPT - AKL

2 stops29h 10mQantas Airways

Fri 7/319:00AKL - CPT

2 stops54h 30mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2R21 292

Thu 27/26:50CPT - AKL

2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/30:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2R30 251

Sun 2/36:50CPT - AKL

2 stops34h 05mQatar Airways

Mon 5/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R31 652

Sun 2/310:40CPT - AKL

2 stops25h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 5/523:55AKL - CPT

2 stops43h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R49 092

Mon 3/313:40CPT - AKL

1 stop34h 35mEmirates

Mon 5/514:30AKL - CPT

3 stops36h 20mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R28 629

Tue 4/318:30CPT - AKL

2 stops52h 10mLufthansa

Wed 7/513:25AKL - CPT

2 stops54h 05mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2R25 975

Sun 9/36:50CPT - AKL

2 stops43h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/314:55AKL - CPT

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2R20 592

Thu 13/318:25CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 50mEmirates

Thu 20/37:00AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 45mEmirates

Deal found 20/2R28 611

Sun 16/39:00CPT - AKL

2 stops65h 25mSWISS

Fri 16/513:25AKL - CPT

2 stops51h 45mSWISS

Deal found 20/2R24 961

Sun 16/310:40CPT - HLZ

3 stops42h 45mSingapore Airlines

Thu 15/57:40HLZ - CPT

3 stops35h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 20/2R41 478

Wed 19/36:50CPT - AKL

2 stops29h 10mQantas Airways

Thu 15/519:05AKL - CPT

2 stops37h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2R20 979

Wed 19/312:35CPT - AKL

1 stop28h 20mQatar Airways

Thu 15/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 20/2R23 117

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/3

6:50-13:25

2 stops43h 35m

Auckland Intl

Thu 13/3

14:55-14:30

2 stops34h 35m

R20 592

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 30/6

14:00-0:30

2 stops24h 30m

Auckland Intl

Sat 19/7

6:15-17:20

2 stops45h 05m

R20 702

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Wed 19/3

12:35-3:55

1 stop28h 20m

Auckland Intl

Thu 15/5

13:15-10:50

1 stop31h 35m

R23 117

Cape TownChristchurch

CPT - CHC

CPTCHC

Cape Town Intl

Thu 27/3

6:05-23:55

2 stops30h 50m

Christchurch

Wed 30/4

6:00-14:35

2 stops42h 35m

R24 076

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

9:00-13:25

2 stops65h 25m

Auckland Intl

Fri 16/5

13:25-7:10

2 stops51h 45m

R24 961

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/3

18:30-9:40

2 stops52h 10m

Auckland Intl

Wed 7/5

13:25-9:30

2 stops54h 05m

R25 975

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Thu 13/3

18:25-11:15

1 stop29h 50m

Auckland Intl

Thu 20/3

7:00-16:45

2 stops44h 45m

R28 611

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/4

12:50-6:05

2 stops31h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sun 13/4

12:35-9:25

2 stops30h 50m

R28 795

Cape TownAuckland

CPT - AKL

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

10:40-23:35

2 stops25h 55m

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

23:55-9:25

2 stops43h 30m

R32 095

Cape TownHamilton

CPT - HLZ

CPTHLZ

Cape Town Intl

Sun 16/3

10:40-16:25

3 stops42h 45m

Hamilton

Thu 15/5

7:40-9:25

3 stops35h 45m

R41 478

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Travel insights for flights from Cape Town to New Zealand

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand (average of R1 110). Flying from Cape Town to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 513). 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 NZ?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cape Town 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

See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and SWISS from Cape Town to New Zealand have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 299 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 568 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 609 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Qantas Airways

7,4

Good

814 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 276 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

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

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?
Most people fly from Cape Town Intl (CPT) if they book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand. Cape Town Intl is conveniently located just 15,6 km from Cape Town’s city centre.
What are the most popular routes from Cape Town to New Zealand?
When deciding which route to take from Cape Town to New Zealand, consider Cape Town Intl - Auckland Intl, Cape Town Intl - Christchurch or Cape Town Intl - Hamilton, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from Cape Town to New Zealand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Cape Town to New Zealand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cape Town to New Zealand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Cape Town to New Zealand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cape Town 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 Cape Town to New Zealand?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cape Town to New Zealand (average of R1 110). Flying from Cape Town to New Zealand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 513). 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 6 airlines flying from Cape Town to New Zealand

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
South African	CheapestR15 678	AverageR17 967	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR17 635	AverageR21 471	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR19 096	AverageR26 615	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 950	AverageR24 583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR21 695	AverageR24 726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR24 769	AverageR29 958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Zealand

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