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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Auckland

 
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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Auckland

Sat, 5 Dec - Mon, 28 Dec
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 00:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
47h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:35AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 20m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,845Qatar Airways
Fri, 4 Dec - Thu, 21 Jan
Qantas Airways Logo
21:35 - 04:10JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
19h 35m1 stop Perth
Qantas Airways Logo
17:30 - 18:25AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 55m2 stops Sydney Kingsford Smith Perth
$1,850Qantas Airways
Sun, 29 Nov - Wed, 27 Jan
Qatar Airways Logo
13:45 - 00:25JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
47h 40m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Adelaide
Qatar Airways Logo
13:15 - 15:35AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 20m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,890Qatar Airways
Fri, 12 Feb - Fri, 26 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 06:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 20m3 stops Cape Town Intl Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 15:35AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 20m2 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl
$1,926Multiple Airlines
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
South African Logo
20:35 - 06:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
22h 30m1 stop Perth
South African Logo
14:30 - 05:05AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m1 stop Perth
$1,962South African
Sun, 31 Jan - Fri, 26 Feb
South African Logo
07:00 - 06:05CPT  Cape Town Intl-AKL Auckland Intl
36h 05m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Perth
South African Logo
14:30 - 15:15AKL  Auckland Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
35h 45m2 stops Perth Johannesburg OR Tambo
$1,967South African
Mon, 26 Oct - Mon, 2 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
17:55 - 23:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
18h 05m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
Qantas Airways Logo
06:00 - 15:00AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 00m1 stop Sydney Kingsford Smith
$1,997Qantas Airways
Tue, 2 Feb - Tue, 23 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:20 - 06:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
47h 30m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Melbourne
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:15 - 20:30AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 15m3 stops Melbourne Doha Hamad Intl Cape Town Intl
$2,031Multiple Airlines
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
38h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:55 - 07:25AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$2,150Cathay Pacific
Thu, 22 Oct - Thu, 19 Nov
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 12:50JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-AKL Auckland Intl
38h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
Cathay Pacific Logo
14:55 - 07:25AKL  Auckland Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$2,158Cathay Pacific
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Auckland

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

What is the cheapest flight to Auckland?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Auckland was found on the route from Cape Town, at $1,845 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Auckland, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,845 in the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Auckland?

The cheapest month for flights to Auckland is March, where tickets cost $1,954 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $2,550 and $2,406 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is March with an average price of $1,180.

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

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$1,056
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Cape Town to Auckland

FAQs - booking Auckland flights

  • What is the cheapest flight to Auckland?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Auckland was found on the route from Cape Town, at $1,845 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Auckland, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $1,845 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Auckland Intl Airport from central Auckland?

    You’ll need to travel 18 km to reach the Auckland city centre from Auckland Intl Airport.

  • What is the name of Auckland’s airport?

    Auckland is served by Auckland Intl Airport, also commonly referred to as Auckland or Auckland Intl. The airport code is AKL.

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

    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 Auckland.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Auckland 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 Auckland?

    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 Auckland 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 Auckland?

    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 Auckland up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Auckland are there each week?

    Each week there are around 2,972 direct flights from within South Africa to Auckland. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Auckland

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

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from South Africa to Auckland

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Auckland? 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 1600 reviews
7.8Food
8.3Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
8.1Entertainment
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The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
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The friendliness of the attendants, and the quality of the service.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

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

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

On time, friendly staff and decent food. Would definitely recommend.

A 16 hour flight from Singapore to Los Angeles had only 2 meals. Please make it 3 meals.

They bumped us up. They overbooked the flight and we hurried to the next flight. We are a family of 5 with 13, 10 , and 6 year olds kids. Everybody was running to the next flight. We never been exhausted in our flights hust like we have experienced this week. Mismanagement in scoot and kayak.

They ran out of food for breakfast They did not offer tea or coffee The staff appeared very inexperienced The cabin was very cold, even with a blanket

The seat comfort, the food and of course the crew, they made you feel welcome and relaxed 😊

I was very impressed with this airline. The plane was clean. The attendance were nice and it was a great comfortable experience. The zipper on my suitcase broke after I checked it, and they wrapped it all Thailand plastic wrap to prevent it from coming apart during the flight. When I got to Los Angeles, all of my items were safe and still in the bag. That is above and beyond!

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

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

This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

This airline has now finally turned the corner and reminiscent of the old day service. Would definitely recommend flying with SAA.

Great experience all-round. From re-checking baggage directly before leaving the arrivals hall (coming from international), to fast and friendly boarding, to complimentary drinks and snacks on board. This was a very pleasant experience - even my luggage was delivered on the belt very quickly and it was a wonderful end to a 28 hour transit.

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.

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.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

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

Not great. The inflight entertainment was all on an app, and I did not want to watch a film on my phone. Also, the range of options of films was limited.

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

We paid for business class seats for the comfort that comes with that but couldn’t use the bathroom as it was full all the time.

Enjoyed the flight with attentive flight staff. Thank you Qantas.

Excellent plane, smooth boarding Friendly crew Clean flight till end Food can be little better

It was nice having space in the way back where it thinned out with passengers, most folks in the far back were able to lay down and sleep. That was a pleasant surprise. Made the 15 hr flight go by pretty smooth, watching a few movies and resting. I had previously never used an airplane toilet, but finally used one. It wasn't too bad. All workers were very helpful and friendly. Their hospitality was welcomed as well

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

There’s lots of problem I faced from Bom to Doha that experience was worst I never faced before like this

Very very poor service. Authorities must take action against this airline immediately. Total failure to follow the rules and regulations of an international airline

Not so good. Issues with seat assignments, unruly lines during check-in, half a sandwich on an international flight. I was originally supposed to be on Qatar airways, but it was switched to Indigo after I bought my tickets. They wouldn't even let me get seat assignments from the US to Mumbai. I was automatically assigned seats, and a middle one at that. Terrible.

The boarding process was unpleasant. We had hardly any checked baggage, but they insisted on weighing the cabin baggage. While the weight of our cabin bag was well within limit, it seemed petty! The food was pretty disgusting. I had such awful food on the way over, that I brought some snacks of my own for the flight back. Glad I did. Qatar was consistent in that food was just as terrible on the way back as it was on the way over. The flight attendants were super-nice, though. If I had an option I would not take Qatar Airways again.

INDIGO connection is extremely bad.. will never book QATAR flight with Indigo connection.. I spend more money on Qatar flight to get better service but Indigo connection is worst than local flights

Qatar Airlines code share with Indigo has been a terrible experience for me on these notes: 1. Indigo changed by flight without informing me of the change, they did not ask me if I am okay with the change. I discovered this change when I was trying to do online check-in through the Qatar mobile app. When I called Qatar customer support, they mentioned Indigo changed my flight due to the original flight being cancelled, but the fact is that flight was scheduled and departed correctly, it was never cancelled. 2. When asked why my flight was changed without informing me, they mentioned that they sent email/phone call to my travel agent, and it is was my travel agent that did not inform me, which again was another false statement. 3. I called Qatar Airlines (third call on the day of my trip) to request them to put me back on the same flight, they mentioned that they could for an extra $2500, as the original class I was booked on was not available, we are still talking economy only not business class, I said no way. 4. I called the travel agent, and they mentioned that they will work with Indigo and asked me to be prepared to travel on the later flight I was bumped to. While I was making my hotel/taxi arrangements for the new flight, I got a call and email saying they were able to get me on the original flight with no extra cost. So, after 2+ hours of talking to customer support, and a lot of stress on my last day of vacation, I flew back as originally scheduled, but this nightmare is just a horrible experience that I will never fly on Indigo/Qatar again. Thanks and regards, Vijay

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