AKL - CPT

$1,121 Find Cheap Flights from Auckland to Cape Town

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Cheapest return fare
$2,305
Overall average: $2,057
Turkish Airlines
Thu 28/5Thu 18/6
AKL - CPT • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
$1,121
Typical prices: $1,040-$1,206
Singapore Airlines
Sun 8/3
AKL - CPT • 2 stops
Top airlines
Turkish Airlines
Cheapest • from $2,305 (return)
Emirates
Best reviews • 8.1 score
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
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 • 11% 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.
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Recent return flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town

Thu, 28 May - Thu, 18 Jun
Turkish Airlines Logo
13:00 - 11:50
AKL
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CPT
56h 50m
2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 17:45
CPT
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AKL
63h 10m
3 stops
$2,305Turkish Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Thu, 23 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 11:40
AKL
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CPT
32h 15m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:25 - 11:40
CPT
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AKL
53h 15m
2 stops
$2,332Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Emirates Logo
16:05 - 16:45
AKL
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CPT
35h 40m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 14:55
CPT
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AKL
33h 25m
2 stops
$2,334Emirates
Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:55 - 13:25
AKL
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CPT
33h 30m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 06:45
CPT
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AKL
37h 45m
2 stops
$2,337Multiple Airlines
Fri, 24 Apr - Thu, 23 Jul
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 13:25
AKL
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CPT
34h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:15 - 11:40
CPT
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AKL
59h 25m
2 stops
$2,339Multiple Airlines
Fri, 6 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
Emirates Logo
16:05 - 16:45
AKL
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CPT
35h 40m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
18:30 - 11:15
CPT
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AKL
29h 45m
1 stop
$2,346Emirates
Wed, 24 Jun - Mon, 20 Jul
South African Logo
12:35 - 10:25
AKL
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CPT
31h 50m
2 stops
South African Logo
17:25 - 06:00
CPT
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AKL
26h 35m
2 stops
$2,375South African
Wed, 24 Jun - Mon, 20 Jul
South African Logo
12:35 - 10:25
AKL
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CPT
31h 50m
2 stops
South African Logo
12:20 - 06:00
CPT
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AKL
31h 40m
2 stops
$2,380South African
Thu, 7 May - Thu, 21 May
Singapore Airlines Logo
09:20 - 09:25
AKL
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CPT
34h 05m
3 stops
Singapore Airlines Logo
10:40 - 00:35
CPT
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AKL
27h 55m
3 stops
$2,384Singapore Airlines
Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 24 Mar
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:45 - 09:45
AKL
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CPT
45h 00m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:35 - 21:10
CPT
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AKL
45h 35m
1 stop
$2,394Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

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.

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 $2,026 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,861 and $2,404 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 flight$1,121
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% 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.
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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 $1,121 for a one-way ticket and $2,305 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Auckland to Cape Town?

    On your way to Cape Town, you’ll fly out from Auckland Intl. You’ll be landing at Cape Town Intl.

  • 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 Singapore Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Auckland to Cape Town are Emirates and Singapore Airlines. With an average price for the route of $2,452 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Singapore Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $2,088 and an overall rating of 8.1.

  • 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 5 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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EmiratesOverall score based on 3485 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.3Crew
8.2Entertainment
7.9Food
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I liked the newer aircraft CRJ-550 since it had WIFI and the seats are more spacious.

8.0 ExcellentUsha, Jan 2026
BHM - ORD
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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.

The staff on board were excellent. Kind, thoughtful, helpful - not just with me but with others around that I observed. Wonderful service.

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.

Crew and service excellent. 2 hour delay for takeoff. SQ app showed flight on time.

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

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

It would help id flight crew were not rude and showed some courtesy. They were shouting at passengers and yelling instructions as if we were school children at lunch cafeteria!!

I am a big person and have back pain and swelling in my legs, so this was a challenging flight due to confined space. I didn't find the crew very friendly either. I will think twice before flying long distances with Qatar again, due to the lack of legroom.

All great, because I was given a seat with extra legroom on this part of my trip.

Lobster starter in business class was not good, tough, served cold, and without butter. Movie selection was missing latest releases, did not offer older classic, high quality movies

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.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

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

Economy travel is really hard with no room to move especially when the person sitting beside you is an XL or XXL size person who if moving could hit your face

I was unable to pre purchase sear upgrades or internet. Their online site is not user friendly and poor. I felt singled out in customs. Seats are very small even for a small person.

I recently travelled with Qatar Airways from Doha to Dulles in the QSuite, and the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The QSuite truly feels like a First-Class experience, with its luxurious design, privacy, and comfort. The cabin crew, especially the lady in charge of the cabin, was remarkable—professional, attentive, and genuinely kind. The food was excellent, and the comfort of the seat was absolutely first-class, making the journey smooth and enjoyable. While the in-flight experience was outstanding, I have a few points of feedback. Firstly, the content available in the in-flight entertainment system could be expanded and upgraded to include a more diverse and updated collection. This would elevate the entertainment experience to match the premium standards of the QSuite. Secondly, regarding the Wi-Fi service: while QSuite passengers receive one hour of complimentary Wi-Fi, any additional usage requires a fee of USD 10. Considering the premium pricing of QSuite, it would be more fitting to include unlimited Wi-Fi as part of the experience, further enhancing the luxury offered to passengers. Lastly, I must highlight an issue with luggage handling. Unfortunately, my luggage did not make it through the transit, which was disappointing. While the ground crew assured me that it would be delivered to my home on the same day as it was arriving on the next flight, this promise was not fulfilled, and the delay added unnecessary inconvenience to an otherwise excellent experience. Overall, the QSuite experience was exceptional, but addressing these areas would further solidify Qatar Airways’ position as a leader in luxury air travel.

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 bad, Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

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