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Cheap Flights from New Zealand to Cape Town

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from New Zealand 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.
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Recent return flight deals from New Zealand to Cape Town

Fri, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 17
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14:55 - 18:55AKL-CPT
39h 00m2 stops
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19:35 - 9:50CPT-AKL
52h 15m2 stops
R22 555Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 23
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13:35 - 9:25AKL-CPT
30h 50m3 stops
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10:40 - 0:25CPT-AKL
26h 45m3 stops
R22 846Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 23
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15:30 - 9:25AKL-CPT
28h 55m3 stops
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10:40 - 0:25CPT-AKL
26h 45m3 stops
R22 898Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 23
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20:35 - 16:45AKL-CPT
31h 10m2 stops
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18:30 - 11:15CPT-AKL
29h 45m1 stop
R23 446Emirates
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sun, Nov 23
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7:35 - 16:45AKL-CPT
44h 10m2 stops
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18:30 - 17:40CPT-AKL
36h 10m3 stops
R23 789Emirates
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Dec 28
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6:00 - 18:55AKL-CPT
23h 55m2 stops
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18:10 - 4:45CPT-AKL
23h 35m2 stops
R24 046Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sun, Dec 28
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6:00 - 18:55AKL-CPT
23h 55m2 stops
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18:10 - 4:45CPT-AKL
23h 35m2 stops
R24 115Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 13
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9:15 - 11:40CHC-CPT
61h 25m2 stops
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13:40 - 14:00CPT-CHC
37h 20m2 stops
R24 149Emirates
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Dec 30
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14:30 - 10:25AKL-CPT
30h 55m2 stops
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15:55 - 6:10CPT-AKL
27h 15m2 stops
R24 783South African
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Fri, Mar 27 - Fri, Apr 17
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23:45 - 17:25AKL-CPT
28h 40m1 stop
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13:00 - 19:35CPT-AKL
44h 35m1 stop
R28 348Qatar Airways
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Everything you should know

When to travel
February
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
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Cheapest return fare
R22 555
Overall average: R20 841
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/3Fri 17/4
AKL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 792
Typical prices: R9 975-R11 757
Singapore Airlines
Mon 23/3
AKL - CPT • 2 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Cape Town?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights 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 to Cape Town is June, where tickets cost R21 150 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of tickets from New Zealand is R29 891 and R27 594 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of R20 241.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 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, you should book around 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 90 days before departure.

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Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR11 792
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
Flight from Auckland to Cape Town

FAQs - booking Cape Town flights

  • How far is Cape Town Intl Airport from central Cape Town?

    Cape Town Intl Airport is 16 km from the centre of Cape Town.

  • What is the name of Cape Town’s airport?

    All flights to Cape Town land at Cape Town Intl Airport. The airport code is CPT,and it can also be referred to as Cape Town or Cape Town Intl.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Cape Town is Sunday where tickets can be as cheap as R23 810. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Friday, where prices are R28 238 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights 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 to Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight 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 up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally at night, when flights cost R24 836 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Cape Town is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R28 800.

  • How many direct flights to Cape Town are there each week?

    Each week there are around 665 direct flights from within New Zealand to Cape Town. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Cape Town

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Prefer to fly direct to Cape Town Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop to Cape Town Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct to Cape Town Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Zealand to Cape Town Intl

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +45 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +47 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +48 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

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Direct returns

Cape Town Intl to New Zealand

Monday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

Tuesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

Wednesday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

Thursday

Aegean Airlines, Air France, Air India, +44 more

Aegean Airlines, Air France, +45 more

Friday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +51 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +52 more

Saturday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air France, +47 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +48 more

Sunday

ANA, Aegean Airlines, Air Botswana, +48 more

ANA, Aegean Airlines, +49 more

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from New Zealand to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from New Zealand to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Cape Town? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3394 reviews
8,1Boarding
8,3Crew
8,2Entertainment
7,9Food
8,0Comfort
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Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

10,0 ExcellentAli, Oct 2025YYZ - DXB
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Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

The food options were excellent for Economy. It was difficult to find the lounge after clearing security and boarding was clunky

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

Emirates First Class is always a treat with Caviar and service is always personalised.

One of the female staff from the cabin crew, forgot to ask us about what we want to drink and focused more on other specific people rather than treating everyone politely. I asked her about the drinks to which she said oh I forgot.

I would never have been able to make the transfer in time without asking for a wheelchair

It was great, a little more leg room would have been better particularly since we were in premium economy

Excellent comfort and entertainment. Service poor..Food average with little choice.

Thay crew was so nice.Air hostess il ham was so nice.my mom was little scray with airplan turbulence she help us alot.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Best airline I think. No problems with anything. Crew were great, no problems with the airline food and entertainment and a smooth flight.

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 usual excellent experience with Singapore Airlines. The airplane was on time and actually early to Haneda Airport. The onboarding experience was pleasant with no delays, perhaps owing to the fact that the flight was not full. Nevertheless, the air crew were their usual outstanding standards in serving the passengers.

Both the staff at check-in counter and on board were pleasant and helpful. My chicken and mashed potato was good, sauce was tasty, but the zucchini, carrot n other accompanying vegetables were over-cooked a little. (I understand the meal has to be prepared earlier). Yet I would fly on Singapore Airlines again and recommend it to family and friends.

Horrendous. We upgraded and they took the money but cancelled one of our tickets. The recline action didn’t work on the seats for the flight from Singapore to London, pre booked meals but they seemed to have disappeared as well.. Phone customer service was horrendous. Took 5 phone calls and no fix. Craig at the airport was the only one who seemed to be able to get the ticket back.

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

It was very good experience on board to Sydney with SQ.

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

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

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

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Friendly staff, surprisingly good premium economy seats allowing good sleep/ snooze opportunity and very good menu.

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

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

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

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

I think more immigration officers at Or Tambo- I spent 90 mins in a queue before I can assisted and most people missed their appointments and meetings

Not sure it was a basic airline so nothing much to like but what was annoying was they delayed so much we missed our connecting flight and we had to almost fight to be out on the next flight and also even get food

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

no qatar did noting wrong Kayak messed up my whole vacation . Went early to check in at The Cairo, Egypt airport to find our I had not tickets to board , Kayak and/or Affirm never sent the money for my flight that I paid for and booked. So I had no flight at 12am in a foreign country and I had to scramble and find anther very costly other option just so that could fly home. Fucken horrible experience.

My flight was delayed. I was rebooked twice and even the second flight that was additional connection in London was delayed too, so I ended up spending more than 24 hours flying between four different countries and to be honest I’m not sure whether I ever want to use this airline again. My luggage is still delete. It’s been more than 48 hours now so to be honest, I’m not even sure how to describe the level of frustration I have.

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

The flight was operated by IndiGo and not Qatar, which is a budget airline from India. Nevertheless, the flight was uneventful.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

I’ve flown with Qatar multiple times and the service has always been great. Very professional, organized, the food is delicious and plentiful, tons of entertainment.

They didn't board by zones and it was a free for all. The 16 hour flight was the most excruciating experience of my life and the seats were TINY... with no leg space and my feet were swollen immediately. The food was so bad it was inedible.

The space was tight, hardly any leg room and the crew surprisingly were busy and did not take the time to attend to passengers, felt rushed. There was a delay for check in since the systems were down the airport staffs were accommodating

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