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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R13 155 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R14 280 and Emirates from R16 168 one-way.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 42 days in advance, which can save you up to 9% on flights from New Zealand to South Africa compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 42 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 R25 434. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R27 417.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from New Zealand. Prices for February average R25 184 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R17 617. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a February flight can save you 27% on your journey compared to booking in December

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

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

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

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

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

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

R26 342+ Flights from New Zealand to South Africa

Cheap flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa

Round-trip from	R20 782
One-way from	R13 155
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R24 671

Qantas Airways
9/5-26/5
2 total stops
39h 34m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines
29/8
2 total stops
53h 15m total
New Zealand to South Africa

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R48 112 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R12 117 potential savings vs. average return price).

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

Wed 12/1111:10AKL - JNB

1 stop30h 00mSingapore Airlines

Sat 29/1119:50JNB - AKL

1 stop26h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R20 744

Fri 9/56:00CHC - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 26/518:45JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/4R20 782

Mon 19/56:45AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 26/518:45JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/4R20 782

Wed 19/111:20AKL - JNB

1 stop39h 50mMultiple Airlines

Fri 21/1111:05JNB - AKL

1 stop39h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/4R21 068

Sun 18/512:35AKL - DUR

2 stops36h 15mSouth African

Thu 22/58:10DUR - AKL

2 stops35h 55mSouth African

Deal found 13/4R21 792

Fri 9/515:45CHC - JNB

2 stops34h 30mEmirates

Mon 26/522:20JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 50mEmirates

Deal found 10/4R22 936

Fri 29/812:35AKL - CPT

2 stops32h 20mSouth African

Sat 30/815:55CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 10mSouth African

Deal found 12/4R23 165

Tue 26/810:50CHC - CPT

2 stops56h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 11/910:40CPT - CHC

2 stops36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R23 356

Mon 19/515:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 00mEmirates

Mon 26/522:20JNB - AKL

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R23 546

Mon 2/614:35WLG - JNB

2 stops40h 15mEmirates

Mon 23/619:10JNB - WLG

2 stops32h 25mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R24 023

Mon 11/87:45WLG - JNB

2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/919:50JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R24 309

Tue 27/56:20CHC - CPT

2 stops44h 30mEmirates

Tue 3/618:25CPT - CHC

2 stops43h 34mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R24 652

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Fri 9/56:00CHC - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 26/518:45JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/4R20 782

Mon 12/512:35AKL - CPT

2 stops31h 50mSouth African

Sat 31/520:25CPT - AKL

2 stops47h 40mSouth African

Deal found 12/4R21 735

Fri 9/515:45CHC - JNB

2 stops34h 30mEmirates

Mon 26/522:20JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 50mEmirates

Deal found 10/4R22 936

Tue 26/810:50CHC - CPT

2 stops56h 35mSingapore Airlines

Thu 11/910:40CPT - CHC

2 stops36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R23 356

Mon 12/513:15AKL - CPT

1 stop31h 35mQatar Airways

Sat 31/513:00CPT - AKL

1 stop29h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R24 767

Fri 29/89:20AKL - CPT

3 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 30/815:55CPT - AKL

2 stops28h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R24 881

Sat 21/613:25AKL - JNB

1 stop28h 15mCathay Pacific

Sat 5/711:20JNB - AKL

1 stop38h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/4R26 368

Mon 19/56:45AKL - JNB

1 stop19h 35mQantas Airways

Mon 26/518:45JNB - AKL

1 stop18h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 12/4R20 782

Sun 18/512:35AKL - DUR

2 stops36h 15mSouth African

Thu 22/58:10DUR - AKL

2 stops35h 55mSouth African

Deal found 13/4R21 792

Mon 19/515:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 00mEmirates

Mon 26/522:20JNB - AKL

2 stops30h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R23 546

Mon 11/87:45WLG - JNB

2 stops32h 25mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/919:50JNB - WLG

2 stops31h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R24 309

Mon 2/66:05WLG - JNB

3 stops38h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 23/619:10JNB - WLG

2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R25 320

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Discover last-minute flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa. Data last updated 13 April 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 21/40:25AKL - DUR

3 stops44h 10mQatar Airways

Tue 3/612:05DUR - AKL

2 stops28h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R44 195

Tue 22/413:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/520:55JNB - AKL

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R26 692

Tue 22/46:15AKL - JNB

2 stops44h 00mEmirates

Tue 20/522:20JNB - AKL

2 stops29h 45mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R28 179

Tue 22/46:15AKL - DUR

2 stops44h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/621:40DUR - AKL

2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R29 895

Tue 22/46:10AKL - DUR

2 stops44h 25mEmirates

Tue 3/618:40DUR - AKL

3 stops41h 10mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R30 258

Wed 23/46:00CHC - CPT

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/59:00CPT - CHC

2 stops28h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R31 745

Wed 23/416:30CHC - CPT

2 stops34h 20mEmirates

Mon 12/515:20CPT - CHC

3 stops35h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R36 683

Wed 23/46:35CHC - CPT

3 stops60h 50mSingapore Airlines

Mon 12/510:40CPT - CHC

3 stops51h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R39 905

Sat 26/413:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/513:55JNB - AKL

1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R26 578

Thu 1/56:10AKL - CPT

3 stops39h 25mEmirates

Fri 30/518:25CPT - AKL

2 stops34h 40mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R27 493

Fri 9/56:00CHC - JNB

1 stop20h 20mQantas Airways

Mon 26/518:45JNB - CHC

1 stop19h 14mQantas Airways

Deal found 10/4R20 782

Fri 9/515:45CHC - JNB

2 stops34h 30mEmirates

Mon 26/522:20JNB - CHC

2 stops39h 50mEmirates

Deal found 10/4R22 936

One-way flights from New Zealand to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from New Zealand to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

Fri 29/814:10AKL - CPT

2 stops53h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/4R13 155

Mon 12/513:15AKL - JNB

1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R14 280

Mon 12/59:00AKL - JNB

2 stops57h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R14 490

Thu 8/513:25AKL - DUR

2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R15 596

Mon 12/514:30AKL - JNB

3 stops40h 20mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R16 168

Thu 8/513:15AKL - DUR

3 stops37h 20mEmirates

Deal found 12/4R19 180

Tue 22/413:15AKL - JNB

2 stops35h 05mRwandAir

Deal found 12/4R19 790

Thu 28/80:25AKL - CPT

2 stops44h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R19 848

Thu 28/80:25AKL - CPT

3 stops48h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/4R20 095

Thu 24/40:25AKL - DUR

3 stops44h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/4R32 317

Mon 21/40:25AKL - JNB

3 stops46h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 12/4R43 756

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ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 9/5

6:00-16:20

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

18:45-23:59

1 stop19h 14m

R20 782

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

6:45-16:20

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

18:45-23:00

1 stop18h 15m

R20 782

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/5

12:35-10:25

2 stops31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 31/5

20:25-6:05

2 stops47h 40m

R21 735

AucklandDurban

AKL - DUR

AKLDUR

Auckland Intl

Sun 18/5

12:35-14:50

2 stops36h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 22/5

8:10-6:05

2 stops35h 55m

R21 792

ChristchurchJohannesburg

CHC - JNB

CHCJNB

Christchurch

Fri 9/5

15:45-16:15

2 stops34h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

22:20-0:10

2 stops39h 50m

R22 936

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 356

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Mon 19/5

15:15-16:15

2 stops35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/5

22:20-15:05

2 stops30h 45m

R23 546

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 2/6

14:35-20:50

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

19:10-13:35

2 stops32h 25m

R24 023

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG - JNB

WLGJNB

Wellington

Mon 11/8

7:45-6:10

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:50-13:15

2 stops31h 25m

R24 309

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 652

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 ZA?

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

Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Air New Zealand from New Zealand to South Africa. 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.

Air New Zealand

8,0

Very Good

463 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.

Qantas Airways

7,5

Good

818 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.

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

846 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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Zealand to South Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R13 155 on Singapore Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R14 280 and Emirates from R16 168 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from New Zealand to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Zealand to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Zealand to South Africa 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 South Africa?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Zealand to South Africa (average of R89). Flying from New Zealand to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 New Zealand to South Africa

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 720	AverageR23 576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR15 701	AverageR25 871	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
South African	CheapestR15 777	AverageR21 253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
RwandAir	CheapestR17 917	AverageR30 144	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 964	AverageR28 055	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qantas Airways	CheapestR18 064	AverageR28 832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR19 187	AverageR30 402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR24 144	AverageR31 109	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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

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Find hourly flight availability from New Zealand to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 April 2025.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

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