What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip?

According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,048), South African ($1,124), and Emirates ($1,354) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cape Town. Singapore Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Auckland to Cape Town flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 0.8 - 3.9 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 0.8 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 69.8 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Auckland to Cape Town?

Before booking your flight from Auckland to Cape Town check out the most popular airlines for this route: Emirates, South African or Singapore Airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CPT?

It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to Cape Town in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 7% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and South African from Auckland to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,336 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,336 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,336 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very good

1,365 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,336 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

South African

7.6

Good

44 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,336 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Singapore Airlines ($1,048), South African ($1,124), and Emirates ($1,354) offers the cheapest pricing from Auckland to Cape Town. Singapore Airlines is priced at 20% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from Auckland to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Auckland to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Auckland to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Auckland to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Auckland to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of $1,292). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,830). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Auckland to Cape Town

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	Cheapest$1,048	Average$1,247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
South African	Cheapest$1,124	Average$1,226	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,354	Average$1,566	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Auckland Intl to Cape Town Intl are usually found in May or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Best time to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Auckland with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Auckland to Cape Town

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to CPT?

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and South African from Auckland to Cape Town. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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