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.

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

On average, it takes 25h 35m to fly from South Africa to New Zealand if you fly out of Durban (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Auckland (the most popular airport in New Zealand). If you’re flying out of Cape Town and into Auckland, then the flight time is around 27h 55m.

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

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to New Zealand

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to New Zealand were last updated today.

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

As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to New Zealand.

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

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 South Africa 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.

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

30h 05m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

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

38h 00m2 stops Brisbane Doha Hamad Intl

R16 708Qatar Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Sat, Jul 31

20:20 - 6:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

47h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne

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

30h 55m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl

R16 804Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Apr 13

17:20 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

56h 10m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

17:05 - 12:05AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

54h 00m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

R17 765Multiple Airlines

Sat, Nov 28 - Sat, Feb 27

20:35 - 6:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

22h 30m1 stop Perth

12:35 - 5:15AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Perth

R18 261South African

Mon, Mar 1 - Fri, Apr 30

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 261South African

Sun, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 26

20:35 - 4:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

20h 35m1 stop Perth

14:30 - 5:05AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 35m1 stop Perth

R18 341Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

21:35 - 4:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 35m1 stop Perth

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

20h 25m1 stop Perth

R18 725Qantas Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Apr 13

21:35 - 4:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

19h 35m1 stop Perth

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

20h 25m1 stop Perth

R18 821Qantas Airways

Tue, Feb 2 - Tue, Apr 13

0:55 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 35m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

19:20 - 12:05AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

51h 45m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul

R19 221Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 26

0:55 - 12:30CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

48h 35m2 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl

19:20 - 23:00AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 40m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul

R19 365Turkish Airlines

Sat, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 26

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13:30 - 9:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

34h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

48h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R19 877Emirates

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Nov 30

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

38h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:25 - 7:55AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R20 133Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

20:55 - 4:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

21h 10m1 stop Perth

9:40 - 5:15AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m1 stop Perth

R20 149Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

10:05 - 9:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

37h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

21:05 - 16:35AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R20 277Emirates

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Feb 11

20:55 - 23:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl

40h 35m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

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

44h 45m2 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl

R20 757Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 21

16:35 - 11:25CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

56h 50m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

11:20 - 12:05AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

59h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Istanbul

R20 757Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Nov 18

17:00 - 23:30DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

44h 30m3 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide

18:15 - 17:40AKL Auckland Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

34h 25m3 stops Adelaide Doha Hamad Intl Maputo Intl

R21 173Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 11 - Mon, Sep 28

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

38h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

13:25 - 7:55AKL Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R21 782Cathay Pacific

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

16:35 - 13:00CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

58h 25m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

15:50 - 12:05AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

55h 15m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul

R23 334Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Wed, Feb 24

16:35 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl

60h 30m3 stops Istanbul Kuala Lumpur Intl Sydney Kingsford Smith

19:20 - 23:00AKL Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 40m3 stops Melbourne Singapore Changi Istanbul

R23 334Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Feb 26

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Emirates

Nov 9

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 50m

1 stop

AKL11:15Auckland Intl

Feb 1

AKL21:05Auckland Intl

43h 30m

1 stop

JNB5:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 589

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Sept 20

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m

1 stop

AKL9:55Auckland Intl

Oct 21

AKL21:10Auckland Intl

48h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 973

Emirates

Nov 1

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 50m

1 stop

AKL11:15Auckland Intl

Nov 29

AKL21:05Auckland Intl

48h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R20 005

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to New Zealand

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Feb 16

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

35h 55m

2 stops

AKL9:35Auckland Intl

Mar 16

AKL15:15Auckland Intl

29h 10m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R21 029

Singapore Airlines

Nov 15

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

63h 45m

2 stops

AKL13:25Auckland Intl

Nov 22

AKL15:15Auckland Intl

29h 10m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

R21 189

Singapore Airlines

Jan 18

CPT10:40Cape Town Intl

50h 10m

2 stops

CHC23:50Christchurch

Feb 7

CHC17:05Christchurch

27h 20m

2 stops

CPT9:25Cape Town Intl

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R18 261

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R18 341

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Auckland Intl

Tue 13/4

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1 stop20h 25m

R18 725

JohannesburgAuckland

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - AKL Auckland Intl

JNBAKL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/2

21:35-4:10

1 stop19h 35m

Auckland Intl

Tue 13/4

9:40-20:05

1 stop20h 25m

R18 821

Cape TownAuckland

CPT Cape Town Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

0:55-12:30

2 stops48h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/2

19:20-12:05

3 stops51h 45m

R19 221

Cape TownAuckland

CPT Cape Town Intl - AKL Auckland Intl

CPTAKL

Cape Town Intl

Sat 30/1

0:55-12:30

2 stops48h 35m

Auckland Intl

Fri 26/2

19:20-23:00

3 stops38h 40m

R19 365

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to New Zealand?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to New Zealand. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R18 389. The month of March is another great option to travel to New Zealand, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R18 469.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Zealand from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Zealand for around R19 348 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Zealand from South Africa for as low as R18 533 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to New Zealand flight.

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Best price found	R10 323
Fastest flight time	26h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to New Zealand from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R10 323. The best return flight deal from South Africa to New Zealand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 708.

The fastest flight from South Africa to New Zealand takes 26h 10m

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

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to New Zealand?
Prices for flights from South Africa to New Zealand were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to New Zealand?
As of September 2026, there are 8 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to New Zealand.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to New Zealand?
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 South Africa 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.

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Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R11 858	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 478 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
South African	PriceFrom R12 682	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 65 reviews	Search South African flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom R14 499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 091 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R14 616	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 599 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R14 672	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R15 563	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 534 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R17 599	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 474 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 391	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 657 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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