AKL - CPT

R11 907 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
R19 374
Typical prices: R18 717-R21 762
Qantas Airways
Tue 19/5Thu 21/5
AKL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 907
Typical prices: R10 000-R11 634
Qatar Airways
Sun 8/3
AKL - CPT • 1 stop
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Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from R19 374 (return)
Singapore Airlines
Best reviews • 8,2 score
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Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Auckland and Cape Town. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 5% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 13% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cape Town (AKL-CPT)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Auckland to Cape Town that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 21
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 - 17:20
AKL
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CPT
41h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 22:55
CPT
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AKL
22h 55m
2 stops
R19 374Qantas Airways
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 21
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 - 17:20
AKL
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CPT
41h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 22:55
CPT
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AKL
22h 55m
2 stops
R19 406Qantas Airways
Tue, May 19 - Thu, May 21
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 - 17:20
AKL
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CPT
41h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
14:00 - 0:30
CPT
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AKL
24h 30m
2 stops
R19 422Qantas Airways
Tue, Mar 24 - Fri, Apr 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 17:30
AKL
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CPT
37h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 12:50
CPT
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AKL
43h 50m
2 stops
R21 217Multiple Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Fri, Apr 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 21:00
AKL
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CPT
25h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 22:55
CPT
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AKL
40h 30m
2 stops
R21 377Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 - 11:10
AKL
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CPT
35h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 4:05
CPT
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AKL
27h 50m
2 stops
R22 018Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 - 9:25
AKL
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CPT
33h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 4:05
CPT
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AKL
27h 50m
2 stops
R22 051Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:40 - 10:25
AKL
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CPT
34h 45m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:10 - 4:05
CPT
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AKL
23h 55m
2 stops
R22 067Multiple Airlines
Fri, Apr 10 - Fri, May 15
Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 - 17:20
AKL
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CPT
41h 40m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
15:20 - 4:05
CPT
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AKL
26h 45m
2 stops
R22 131Qantas Airways
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, May 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 23:35
AKL
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CPT
27h 35m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:05 - 22:55
CPT
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AKL
25h 50m
2 stops
R22 403Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Auckland to Cape Town flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Auckland to Cape Town to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town departing in May.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Auckland to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Auckland to Cape Town is February, where tickets cost R18 653 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 954 and R22 547 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Auckland to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR11 907
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (25% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Cape Town

When to book flights from Auckland to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Auckland to Cape Town based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Auckland to Cape Town

  • What is the cheapest flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town was R11 907 for a one-way ticket and R19 374 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Auckland to Cape Town?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Auckland and Cape Town, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Auckland to Cape Town, Emirates or South African?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Cape Town are Emirates and South African. With an average price for the route of R24 290 and an overall rating of 8,1, Emirates is the most popular choice. South African is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R19 981 and an overall rating of 7,5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Auckland to Cape Town.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Auckland to Cape Town?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cape Town from Auckland is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cape Town with an airline and back to Auckland with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cape Town from Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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8,2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1463 reviews
8,0Comfort
8,0Entertainment
7,8Food
8,6Crew
8,3Boarding
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I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Feb 2026
AKL - SIN
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I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

The flight arrived on time. 2×2 seating meant no one needed to sit in the middle. This was a connectibf flight from Singapore and required going to 3 counters in different levels to check a golf bag

The flight crew was phenominal! We couldn't have asked for any better. They were experienced professionals.

The crew was very courteous and professional. the flight is relatively clean and comfortable.

Pleasant business class flight experience with good onboarding experience. Flight service team was excellent with usual book-the-chef menu available

The consistency with Singapore Airlines is fantastic. Crew are always brilliant and food delicious in business class

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Airline should consider adding a small meal at the last leg of the flight, right now there is 7 hours of no meal break.

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

The crew were absolutely fantastic. They actively asked if passengers wanted refills and if they were comfortable. I was extremely impressed.

I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

Milan airport was bad experience. They should be more polite.

Emirates A380s are always wonderful to fly on. Their crews, food and service are always excellent. They are typically on time and the only thing I would change (maybe newer or upgraded aircraft have this) is bluetooth so I can pair my noise cancelling headphones without a cable.

Premium economy was worth it-comfort was definitely better than economy class. The seats were more comfortable, blankets and pillows thicker

Warm staff, very responsive service. Well furnished cabin and comfortable seat and amenities. Excellent onboard wifi connection and very large comfortable restrooms.

Crew were very good. Food service was a little slow and disappointing not having on demand dining and only 3 options. Amenity kits and pyjamas were excellent.

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

Fantastic service the managed to locate my checked bag on the plans as re-tagged it for my final destination.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

Flight arrived late with no one to help over 30 people rebook. I slept at the airport.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

It was ok, the additional baggage charges were a bit excessive given winter is a time for skiing. To have to pay $600 extra for skis was tantamount to robbery. Airlines should consider sporting goods as baggage. Likewise, they should consider increasing the number of bags allowed on international flights to known ski destinations.

Hard to move and get out of my seat when the passenger in front is in recline position.

The crew were wonderful - if only the customers were as well behaved as the attendants!! Ha ha! If you could just talk to God and ask for less turbulence next time.... Juuuuust kidding....

Excellent as always, I won't fly to Australia, and back to the US on any other airline. The flight crew is always top notch, and have a way to make one feel extra special. Thank you for your service, I would rate Qantas Airways a 10+.

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

South African Airways on the outside, a very old shabby Qatar Airways plane on the inside

The food options were beef or veg, No alternatives for Hindus, that don't eat beef...

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

On time flight; otherwise not impressed by the check- in- purchased business class and the aircraft was downgraded; no refund given for the difference. Told I could access the lounge due to the above and was questioned by the lounge check- in person who was not friendly

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

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