What are the most popular cities to visit in New Zealand?

For momondo users, the most popular city in New Zealand is Auckland, which is visited about 78% more often than any other city in New Zealand. Other very common cities that our users travel to are Christchurch and Wellington.

How long is the flight from South Africa to New Zealand?

On average, it takes 28h 25m to fly from South Africa to New Zealand if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Auckland Intl (the most popular airport in New Zealand). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Auckland Intl, then the flight time is around 29h 30m.

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Qatar Airways

Dec 3

JNB

28h 00m

2 stops

AKL

Dec 20

AKL

49h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R17 799

Qatar Airways

Dec 3

JNB

28h 00m

2 stops

AKL

Dec 20

AKL

49h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R17 848

Qatar Airways

Nov 3

JNB

47h 40m

2 stops

AKL

Nov 10

AKL

32h 30m

2 stops

JNB

R18 205

Qatar Airways

Nov 5

JNB

47h 40m

2 stops

AKL

Nov 12

AKL

32h 50m

2 stops

JNB

R18 432

Qatar Airways

Nov 29

JNB

35h 45m

2 stops

AKL

Jan 29

AKL

30h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R18 449

Qatar Airways

Nov 29

JNB

35h 45m

2 stops

AKL

Jan 28

AKL

37h 20m

2 stops

JNB

R18 497

South African

Jan 31

CPT

36h 05m

2 stops

AKL

Feb 26

AKL

35h 45m

2 stops

CPT

R18 546

Qatar Airways

Nov 22

JNB

47h 40m

2 stops

AKL

Dec 13

AKL

49h 40m

2 stops

JNB

R18 773

South African

Feb 15

CPT

32h 00m

2 stops

AKL

Mar 29

AKL

33h 35m

2 stops

CPT

R18 790

Qatar Airways

Nov 19

JNB

47h 40m

2 stops

AKL

Feb 19

AKL

30h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R18 871

Qatar Airways

Nov 28

JNB

47h 40m

2 stops

AKL

Feb 10

AKL

37h 50m

3 stops

JNB

R18 903

Qantas Airways

Oct 21

JNB

18h 45m

1 stop

AKL

Oct 30

AKL

20h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R18 952

Flights to Christchurch

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Emirates

Jan 11

CPT

32h 30m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 31

CHC

52h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R23 775

Multiple Airlines

Jan 11

CPT

39h 00m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 31

CHC

35h 35m

3 stops

CPT

R26 731

Multiple Airlines

Jan 8

CPT

39h 00m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 31

CHC

36h 30m

3 stops

CPT

R27 576

Emirates

Jan 11

CPT

40h 40m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 30

CHC

37h 05m

2 stops

CPT

R27 933

Emirates

Jan 13

CPT

40h 59m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 31

CHC

34h 40m

2 stops

CPT

R28 534

Emirates

Jan 10

CPT

37h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 2

CHC

33h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R29 070

Emirates

Jan 6

CPT

31h 00m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 31

CHC

52h 20m

2 stops

CPT

R29 281

Emirates

Jan 10

CPT

37h 20m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 29

CHC

33h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R29 800

Singapore Airlines

Jan 13

CPT

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 2

CHC

56h 25m

3 stops

CPT

R29 898

Singapore Airlines

Jan 10

CPT

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Feb 2

CHC

32h 25m

2 stops

CPT

R29 930

Multiple Airlines

Jan 11

CPT

39h 05m

3 stops

CHC

Jan 31

CHC

35h 35m

3 stops

CPT

R30 142

Singapore Airlines

Jan 10

CPT

26h 10m

2 stops

CHC

Jan 29

CHC

36h 20m

3 stops

CPT

R31 002

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13:45 - 6:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

12:15 - 9:10AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

R17 685Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Apr 13

13:45 - 6:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

30h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

12:15 - 9:10AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

R17 702Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Apr 13

7:00 - 6:05CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

14:30 - 15:15AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 45m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 546South African

Sun, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 26

11:05 - 6:05CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

32h 00m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth

12:35 - 11:10AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 35m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 790South African

Mon, Feb 15 - Mon, Mar 29

18:45 - 0:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

18h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

8:35 - 18:25AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 50m1 stop Perth

R18 952Qantas Airways

Wed, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 30

18:45 - 23:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

17h 15m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

6:00 - 15:00AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

R18 968Qantas Airways

Sat, Oct 24 - Sat, Nov 21

22:20 - 11:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 10:25AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 715Emirates

Thu, Oct 29 - Sat, Jan 30

18:50 - 11:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 20:35AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 268Emirates

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

11:00 - 13:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

39h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:55 - 7:25AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R20 381Cathay Pacific

Sat, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 14

11:10 - 12:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

38h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

14:55 - 7:25AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R21 047Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Nov 19

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18:25 - 9:55CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:10 - 16:40AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R25 432Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

18:45 - 0:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

7:00 - 16:25AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

R26 975Qantas Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

10:05 - 10:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

17:15 - 4:00AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

R27 511Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

20:55 - 0:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

40h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

17:15 - 4:00AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

R28 972Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

18:45 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 30m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Melbourne

7:00 - 16:25AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

R29 070Qantas Airways

Thu, Sep 24 - Mon, Sep 28

18:45 - 0:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 45m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith

21:35 - 16:25AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m2 stops Melbourne Sydney Kingsford Smith

R30 742Qantas Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

1:15 - 0:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 10m3 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

17:15 - 4:00AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

R31 343Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 5

20:00 - 6:35CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 35m3 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Christchurch

16:20 - 16:40AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 20m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

R32 042Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

19:30 - 23:25CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

41h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

18:15 - 10:15AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 00m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

R32 756Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 2

22:20 - 21:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 30m3 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Christchurch

14:25 - 20:35AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 10m3 stops Christchurch Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

R35 955Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

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JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

13:45-6:50

2 stops30h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/4

12:15-9:10

2 stops30h 55m

R17 685

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

13:45-6:50

2 stops30h 05m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/4

12:15-9:10

2 stops30h 55m

R17 702

Cape TownAuckland

CPT Cape Town Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sun 31/1

7:00-6:05

2 stops36h 05m

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/2

14:30-15:15

2 stops35h 45m

R18 546

Cape TownAuckland

CPT Cape Town Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/2

11:05-6:05

2 stops32h 00m

Auckland Intl

Mon 29/3

12:35-11:10

2 stops33h 35m

R18 790

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:45-0:30

1 stop18h 45m

Auckland Intl

Fri 30/10

8:35-18:25

1 stop20h 50m

R18 952

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

18:45-23:00

1 stop17h 15m

Auckland Intl

Sat 21/11

6:00-15:00

1 stop20h 00m

R18 968

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

22:20-11:15

1 stop25h 55m

Auckland Intl

Sat 30/1

21:05-10:25

1 stop48h 20m

R19 715

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-11:15

1 stop29h 25m

Auckland Intl

Wed 11/11

21:05-20:35

1 stop34h 30m

R20 268

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

11:00-13:25

1 stop39h 25m

Auckland Intl

Sat 14/11

14:55-7:25

1 stop27h 30m

R20 381

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

11:10-12:50

1 stop38h 40m

Auckland Intl

Thu 19/11

14:55-7:25

1 stop27h 30m

R21 047

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Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

Qantas Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand from South Africa according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about New Zealand flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R11 238
Best Round-Trip Price	R17 685
Fastest flight time	41h 24m

The best one-way flight price to New Zealand from South Africa in the last 5 days is R11 238 (Cape Town Intl to Auckland Intl).

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The best return flight price to New Zealand from South Africa in the last 5 days is R17 685 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Auckland Intl).

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The fastest flight to New Zealand from South Africa takes 41h 24m (Cape Town Intl to Christchurch).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to New Zealand

What is the best airport to land at to visit New Zealand Maritime Museum?

The closest airport to New Zealand Maritime Museum is Auckland Airport, which is located in Auckland. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Auckland Airport will be your best bet.

What is the cheapest flight to New Zealand?

The best prices found on momondo for flights to New Zealand are:
R1 703 per person with Jetstar
R1 832 per person with Air New Zealand
R11 844 per person with Cathay Pacific

Which airlines fly to New Zealand?

Qantas Airways, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to New Zealand according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to New Zealand. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to New Zealand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in New Zealand to fly to?

The most popular airport in New Zealand to fly to is Auckland Intl, based on our data. In the past 12 months, 64% of all momondo users who travelled to New Zealand chose to fly into Auckland Intl airport, which is located in the city of Auckland.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to New Zealand?

Prices for flights to New Zealand are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to New Zealand?

There are 9 operators available for flights to New Zealand as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to New Zealand?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to New Zealand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Zealand?

The required travel and health documents for your New Zealand trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Zealand. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to New Zealand?

It is quick and easy to find flights to New Zealand on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to New Zealand that suits you.

Can I find flights to New Zealand with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for flights to New Zealand to just show those with flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to New Zealand?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to New Zealand.

I’m not ready to book a flight to New Zealand right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to New Zealand. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.

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