R8 515 Find Cheap Flights to New Zealand

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Auckland
Auckland2 stopsR16 580
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stopsR22 612
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stopsR47 241
Auckland
Auckland2 stopsR16 580
Christchurch
Christchurch3 stopsR22 612
Hamilton
Hamilton2 stopsR47 241

Book Cheap New Zealand Plane Tickets

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

Thu, Jun 25 - Thu, Jul 2
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 23:30
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AKL
48h 50m
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17:45 - 4:00
AKL
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JNB
44h 15m
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R16 580Qatar Airways
Mon, Aug 31 - Sat, Oct 3
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12:40 - 23:30
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AKL
48h 50m
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Qatar Airways Logo
23:15 - 15:20
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JNB
27h 05m
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R16 813Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
South African Logo
20:55 - 6:00
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AKL
23h 05m
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12:35 - 5:15
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JNB
26h 40m
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R17 830South African
Tue, May 19 - Wed, Jul 22
South African Logo
14:15 - 6:00
CPT
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AKL
29h 45m
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South African Logo
12:35 - 10:25
AKL
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CPT
31h 50m
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R19 980South African
Sat, Jun 6 - Sat, Jun 13
Qantas Airways Logo
9:55 - 22:55
CPT
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AKL
27h 00m
2 stops
Qantas Airways Logo
6:00 - 17:20
AKL
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CPT
45h 20m
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R20 713Qantas Airways
Sun, May 24 - Sun, May 31
Qantas Airways Logo
9:55 - 4:05
CPT
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AKL
32h 10m
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Qantas Airways Logo
9:40 - 12:40
AKL
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CPT
37h 00m
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R20 846Qantas Airways
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 17
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 9:55
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AKL
29h 15m
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Emirates Logo
21:10 - 16:35
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30h 25m
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R22 096Emirates
Sat, Jun 13 - Sat, Jun 20
Emirates Logo
18:40 - 9:55
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AKL
29h 15m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
20:30 - 16:35
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30h 05m
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R22 512Emirates
Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 29
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 15:25
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CHC
42h 45m
3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
8:00 - 9:25
CHC
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CPT
36h 25m
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R28 411Singapore Airlines
Fri, May 22 - Mon, May 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 11:25
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CHC
38h 45m
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Singapore Airlines Logo
6:45 - 9:25
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36h 40m
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R41 809Singapore Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to New Zealand

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to New Zealand?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to New Zealand, 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 South Africa to New Zealand is October, when tickets cost R18 963 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 578 and R24 679 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to New Zealand, 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 a flight from South Africa to New Zealand, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJuly
Cheapest flightR8 515
Best time to beat the crowds (3% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking New Zealand flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to New Zealand?

    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 South Africa to New Zealand.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to New Zealand?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to New Zealand?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to New Zealand 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 from South Africa to New Zealand?

    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 from South Africa to New Zealand up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to New Zealand

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest New Zealand flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to New Zealand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to New Zealand? 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.
8,2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1505 reviews
8,0Entertainment
8,3Boarding
8,6Crew
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
Airline reviews

Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

8,0 ExcellentWee Keng, Apr 2026
SIN - ICN
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Fast and efficient flight. Wifi worked well. Food selection could have been better

Kayak really screwed up by offloading the booking to a third party. They were completely inept and caused a bunch of toil. I will never use Kayak again.

I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

I loved the full Taylor Swift selection but felt that the other selections were limited, didn’t span the popular music eras nor a wide enough range of music genres. BUT the seat and bed were GREAT (it was wide, long enough, had great storage, firm enough to uphold body postural comfort). Outstanding crew and really great food - gourmet innovative dim sum breakfast so different from the boring standard fare offered by many other business class products.

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

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.

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

No frills airline with minimal leg room and no entertainment

Wish the seat don’t have restrictions, can’t fully insert backpack all the way inside.

Very bad service and food variety will never come back again

It went well except at delhi airport they told me that my flight is canceled and only after talking to manager they were able to find seats for me and my wife

Very good from the beginning to the end. Amazing experience

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

I liked everything: the service, the food, the cleanness. I flew last year with Qatar Airways, so I can compare. Emirates did much better! Especially their meals and service.

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

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

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

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

Missed our flight with Cathay due to late Westjet plane and chaotic Toronto airport. Had to clear customs get bags and re check bags in an hour. Did not make it got lost not clear signage with bag drop off. West jet only allowed 1 checked bag for this international fluid. Cathay checked my second bag for free.

The only notable problem was bathroom facilities. Only one toilet for far too many people, and dirty nearly all the time. Both otherwise, Cathay Pacific is great. Wonderful staff everywhere.

Seat was very old. Didn’t easily go up and down. Flight Attendent had issues moving the seat. Condition of the seat was ok. Parts were peeling off by the foot area. Food was ok. Ran out of the dish I wanted so got the beef. Beef filet was very tender but the sauce was a little strange. Disembarking was very easy.

The flight experience was good for a long flight over the pole, but it got my wife to the Far East in time.

My only suggestion is a way to not be woken up for food. … like maybe something you can place on you if you’d prefer to miss food than be woken up

I didn't see any flight attendants offer coffee or green tea. There was regular drink service but after a short meal was served didn't notice that happening.

Flight delayed first from bad weather, then after boarding there was a problem with the plane. We had to get off and onto another plane...connections were missed and the trip took an additional 10 hours!! Pre-paid seatting was not honored due ro last minute carrier changes. Most of the trip was on Japan Airline.

Extensive delays, poor organization to board people, as it felt like chaos to get inside of the plane. No lines, everyone gathering together like a mayhem, very confusing. Passengers out of hand and rude, which is not the airlines fault. However, there should be rules, e.g., not letting one passenger take 2+ spots in the overhead bin.

I wish there were more bathrooms available on these larger carriers.

The experience was efficient, on time, and provided great service.

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

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We booked with Qantas instead of Delta and we instead flew on American Airlines. American is not our favorite to go on. No leg room and the width of seats are a joke. Your are packed like sardines on American flights.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

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.

I'd like to see AA's flight safety record clearly and prominently posted online.

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

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

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....

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