How long does it take to fly to Cape Town?

The average flight duration from New Zealand to Cape Town depends on which airport you fly into and out of. Flying from Auckland to Cape Town is 32h on average, while flying from Christchurch to Cape Town is 34h 50m on average. Cape Town is the most popular airport in Cape Town.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl?

Singapore Airlines and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport?

Prices for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport?

As of November 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R11 925 Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Cape Town in 2026/27

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13:15 - 10:30AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 15m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R21 965Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Mar 11

13:15 - 17:25AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R22 149Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 2

12:15 - 17:20AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 05m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

13:15 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R22 215Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 12 - Wed, Apr 28

13:15 - 17:25AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 10m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 6:50CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

31h 15m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R22 416Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 2

18:10 - 18:00CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

18:30 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

32h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R23 650Emirates

Tue, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 20

20:30 - 16:40AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

29h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R23 766Emirates

Sat, Apr 17 - Sat, May 1

18:10 - 18:00CHC Christchurch-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 50m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

18:30 - 14:15CPT Cape Town Intl-CHC Christchurch

32h 45m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R23 783Emirates

Tue, Feb 16 - Sat, Feb 20

16:20 - 9:25AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 05m3 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 0:40CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 00m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

R24 534Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 26

11:25 - 9:25AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 0:40CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 00m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

R24 534Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 12 - Fri, Feb 26

16:20 - 9:25AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 05m3 stops Brisbane Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 0:40CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

27h 00m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi Sydney Kingsford Smith

R24 600Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 2 - Thu, Mar 11

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17:45 - 10:30AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 0:20CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

R23 249Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

6:10 - 18:00AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

46h 50m2 stops Melbourne Dubai Intl

20:00 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R23 867Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

21:05 - 11:35AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

49h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:40 - 11:15CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R24 050Emirates

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

21:05 - 16:45AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:30 - 0:45CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

43h 15m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

R24 250Emirates

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 29

6:40 - 16:45AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

45h 05m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

18:30 - 14:55CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

R24 250Emirates

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 29

16:30 - 18:00WLG Wellington-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 30m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

13:40 - 13:30CPT Cape Town Intl-WLG Wellington

36h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Melbourne

R24 567Emirates

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

16:30 - 11:35WLG Wellington-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 05m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

13:40 - 23:50CPT Cape Town Intl-WLG Wellington

47h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R24 951Emirates

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

16:30 - 16:45WLG Wellington-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 15m2 stops Brisbane Dubai Intl

20:00 - 7:50CPT Cape Town Intl-WLG Wellington

48h 50m3 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Christchurch

R25 434Emirates

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

17:45 - 9:45AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 00m3 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

12:35 - 0:20CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 45m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

R25 618Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Mon, Nov 23

18:00 - 17:25WLG Wellington-CPT Cape Town Intl

58h 25m3 stops Auckland Intl Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

12:35 - 8:35CPT Cape Town Intl-WLG Wellington

57h 00m3 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide Auckland Intl

R26 935Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 22

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Qatar Airways flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

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Qatar Airways

Feb 2

AKL13:15Auckland Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Mar 11

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

31h 15m

2 stops

AKL6:50Auckland Intl

R21 965

Qatar Airways

Feb 23

AKL13:15Auckland Intl

39h 10m

2 stops

CPT17:25Cape Town Intl

Mar 2

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

31h 15m

2 stops

AKL6:50Auckland Intl

R22 149

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Apr 12

AKL12:15Auckland Intl

39h 05m

2 stops

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

Apr 28

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

31h 35m

2 stops

AKL6:50Auckland Intl

R22 215

Singapore Airlines flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

Our best Singapore Airlines deals on New Zealand to Cape Town flight tickets

Singapore Airlines

Feb 12

AKL11:25Auckland Intl

33h 00m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Feb 26

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

27h 00m

3 stops

AKL0:40Auckland Intl

R24 534

Singapore Airlines

Feb 2

AKL16:20Auckland Intl

28h 05m

3 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

Mar 11

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

27h 00m

3 stops

AKL0:40Auckland Intl

R24 600

Singapore Airlines

Apr 29

AKL9:00Auckland Intl

34h 25m

3 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

May 20

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

27h 50m

3 stops

AKL0:30Auckland Intl

R25 251

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AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/2

13:15-10:30

2 stops32h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/3

12:35-6:50

2 stops31h 15m

R21 965

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/2

13:15-17:25

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

12:35-6:50

2 stops31h 15m

R22 149

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Mon 12/4

12:15-17:20

2 stops39h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/4

13:15-6:50

2 stops31h 35m

R22 215

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/2

13:15-17:25

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

12:35-6:50

2 stops31h 15m

R22 416

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 16/2

18:10-18:00

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

18:30-14:15

2 stops32h 45m

R23 650

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 17/4

20:30-16:40

1 stop30h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 1/5

18:25-9:55

1 stop29h 30m

R23 766

ChristchurchCape Town

CHC Christchurch - CPT Cape Town Intl

CHCCPT

Christchurch

Tue 16/2

18:10-18:00

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 20/2

18:30-14:15

2 stops32h 45m

R23 783

Fastest return journey

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/2

16:20-9:25

3 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/2

10:40-0:40

3 stops27h 00m

R24 534

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 12/2

11:25-9:25

2 stops33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 26/2

10:40-0:40

3 stops27h 00m

R24 534

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 2/2

16:20-9:25

3 stops28h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/3

10:40-0:40

3 stops27h 00m

R24 600

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

The month of May is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town from New Zealand, with most prices found around R21 949. If you aren’t able to travel to Cape Town during the month of May, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R22 065.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Cape Town from New Zealand when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Cape Town for around R24 331 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Cape Town from New Zealand for as low as R21 932 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on New Zealand to Cape Town flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a New Zealand to Cape Town flight.

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Best price found	R11 925
Fastest flight time	32h 00m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Cape Town from New Zealand in the past 72 hours is R11 925. The best return flight deal from New Zealand to Cape Town found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R21 965.

The fastest flight from New Zealand to Cape Town takes 32h 00m

There are no direct flights from New Zealand to Cape Town. There are no popular flight routes from New Zealand to Cape Town.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport?
As of November 2026, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Zealand to Cape Town Intl Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Cape Town Intl Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Cape Town Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Cape Town Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R15 233	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 633 reviews		Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 783	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 698 reviews		Search Emirates flights

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