Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Emirates, Qantas Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from New Zealand according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 46% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

On average, it takes 27h 30m to fly from New Zealand to South Africa if you fly out of Auckland (the most popular airport in New Zealand) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Christchurch and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 33h 30m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from New Zealand to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from New Zealand to South Africa

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

Prices for flights from New Zealand to South Africa refresh daily.

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

The number of operators available for flights from New Zealand to South Africa is 5 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from New Zealand to South Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Zealand to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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15:15 - 9:25AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

53h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 13:25CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

63h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R19 800Singapore Airlines

Fri, Feb 19 - Fri, Mar 12

1:15 - 9:25AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 10m2 stops Singapore Changi Johannesburg OR Tambo

10:40 - 13:25CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

39h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Singapore Changi

R20 096Singapore Airlines

Sat, Feb 13 - Thu, Feb 25

18:20 - 16:35CHC Christchurch-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 15m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Dubai Intl

18:50 - 14:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-CHC Christchurch

32h 10m2 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

R20 637Emirates

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

17:45 - 15:35AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 0:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

R20 834Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 15

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

27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

38h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R20 883Cathay Pacific

Sun, Mar 21 - Sun, Apr 11

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

27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

38h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R20 883Cathay Pacific

Fri, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 7

13:15 - 8:40AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

14:55 - 6:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 55m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

R20 883Qatar Airways

Fri, Mar 5 - Fri, Apr 2

20:05 - 7:25WLG Wellington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

46h 20m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 16:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-WLG Wellington

42h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Auckland Intl

R20 949Multiple Airlines

Tue, Nov 10 - Tue, Nov 17

21:05 - 20:30AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

29h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R21 162Emirates

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:50 - 7:25WLG Wellington-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 35m2 stops Auckland Intl Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 16:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-WLG Wellington

42h 25m2 stops Hong Kong Intl Auckland Intl

R21 178Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

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17:15 - 9:10AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

49h 55m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

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

40h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

R24 508Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 16

18:15 - 10:35AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

51h 20m3 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

19:10 - 0:25DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

42h 15m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

R25 247Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

20:30 - 20:35AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 - 0:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

51h 50m2 stops Dubai Intl Brisbane

R25 296Emirates

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 16

21:10 - 16:35AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

30h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

14:40 - 10:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

33h 15m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R27 445Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

21:10 - 16:35AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

30h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:40 - 10:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

29h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

R27 592Emirates

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

18:15 - 10:35AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

51h 20m3 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

19:25 - 10:55DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

28h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Dubai Intl

R27 740Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

17:15 - 9:10AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

49h 55m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 - 0:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

53h 55m3 stops Cape Town Intl Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

R27 789Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 16

21:10 - 16:35AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

30h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

18:40 - 17:50DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

36h 10m3 stops Dubai Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith Christchurch

R28 167Emirates

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

9:40 - 20:05AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m1 stop Perth

22:30 - 5:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 35m1 stop Perth

R30 381Qantas Airways

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 16

11:10 - 19:20AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi

20:25 - 9:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

26h 00m1 stop Singapore Changi

R31 759Singapore Airlines

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

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Emirates flights from New Zealand to South Africa

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Emirates

Nov 4

CHC18:20Christchurch

33h 15m

2 stops

JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m

2 stops

CHC14:00Christchurch

R20 637

Emirates

Nov 8

AKL21:05Auckland Intl

34h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 15

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 25m

1 stop

AKL11:15Auckland Intl

R21 162

Emirates

Nov 22

AKL6:10Auckland Intl

45h 25m

2 stops

JNB16:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 29

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m

2 stops

AKL0:45Auckland Intl

R21 211

Qantas Airways flights from New Zealand to South Africa

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Qantas Airways

Nov 5

CHC6:00Christchurch

20h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB17:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 04m

1 stop

CHC23:59Christchurch

R24 951

Qantas Airways

Mar 11

CHC20:15Christchurch

33h 10m

1 stop

JNB18:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m

1 stop

CHC0:20Christchurch

R26 789

Qantas Airways

Mar 4

WLG14:35Wellington

38h 50m

2 stops

JNB18:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 1

JNB18:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 14m

1 stop

WLG23:59Wellington

R26 838

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15:15-9:25

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R20 096

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R20 637

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Mon 2/11

17:45-15:35

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13:45-0:25

2 stops47h 40m

R20 834

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Sun 21/3

14:55-7:25

1 stop27h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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11:10-11:50

1 stop38h 40m

R20 883

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AKL Auckland Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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14:55-7:25

1 stop27h 30m

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11:10-11:50

1 stop38h 40m

R20 883

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Fri 5/3

13:15-8:40

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14:55-6:50

2 stops28h 55m

R20 883

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WLG Wellington - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Wellington

Tue 10/11

20:05-7:25

2 stops46h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

11:00-16:25

2 stops42h 25m

R20 949

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL Auckland Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 8/11

21:05-20:30

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

18:50-11:15

1 stop29h 25m

R21 162

WellingtonJohannesburg

WLG Wellington - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

WLGJNB

Wellington

Sun 8/11

7:50-7:25

2 stops34h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

11:00-16:25

2 stops42h 25m

R21 178

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from New Zealand to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from New Zealand is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R20 965, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until May to fly from New Zealand, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R21 096.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from New Zealand when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R22 575 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from New Zealand for as low as R21 096 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on New Zealand to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a New Zealand to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R10 679
Fastest flight time	27h 30m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from New Zealand in the past 72 hours is R10 679. The best return flight deal from New Zealand to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R19 800.

The fastest flight from New Zealand to South Africa takes 27h 30m

There are no direct flights from New Zealand to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from New Zealand to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from New Zealand to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
Prices for flights from New Zealand to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from New Zealand to South Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from New Zealand to South Africa is 5 as of September 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from New Zealand to South Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Zealand to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from New Zealand to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R13 680	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 608 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R15 164	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 101 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R17 646	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 494 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R18 481	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 442	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 664 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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