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Find the cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Cape Town

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Auckland International to Cape Town flights are currently cheapest in November.

Auckland International to Cape Town: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Auckland International to Cape Town below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cape Town.

Auckland to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,689
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flights per week0

Finding cheap flights from Auckland International to Cape Town: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Auckland International to Cape Town is $1,689. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Auckland International to Cape Town. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,689.
As of May 2024, there are no flights flying from Auckland International to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Cape Town is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Auckland International Airport to Cape Town Airport on Monday, 4 November 2024.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Auckland International Airport and Cape Town Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cape Town but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cape Town is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Singapore Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cape Town.

Which airlines fly from Auckland to Cape Town?

How easy is it to depart on flights from Auckland to Cape Town?

Auckland International Airport offers the most international routes of any airport in New Zealand, and is the easiest to depart from if you’re planning to fly to Cape Town. This airport has 2 terminals. 

  • International Terminal – connecting flights to Cape Town will depart fly from the International Terminal. 

You can access bureau de change services, ATMs, charging outlets, free WiFi, premier lounges, duty-free shops, as well as restaurants and bars. If you need to transfer from another terminal, there is a complimentary shuttle service available.

The recommended arrival time for checking in for an international flight from Auckland to Cape Town is 2-3 hours.

What do I need before I fly from Auckland to Cape Town? 

  • All international travel requires passengers to carry a valid passport.
  • New Zealand citizens require a visa to enter South Africa as of 16 January 2017. To apply, please visit the South African High Commission.

What is Cape Town Airport like? 

Cape Town International Airport is a key international airport for South Africa, and there are lots of connecting international routes from Auckland. This airport has 2 terminals.

  • International Terminal – it is likely you will be directed to the international terminal, unless you are flying via Johannesburg.

Once you arrive you will be able to access bureau de change services, duty-free shopping, ATMs, restaurants, bars, fast food outlets, mobile phone hire booths, payphones, free WiFi and premier lounges. You can walk between the two terminals.

What is the weather like in Cape Town?

  • Summers are warm and dry in Cape Town, with typical daytime highs of 28-30°C, and mild (but rainy) winters between 10-20°C.

Is there a time difference between Auckland and Cape Town?

  • Cape Town is 11 hours behind Auckland.

Is Cape Town cheaper than Auckland?

Cape Town is roughly 30-40% cheaper than Auckland when is comes to dining, shopping, and even accommodation. Check out our blog on the top 10 things to see in South Africa.

  Auckland Cape Town
Average cost of a meal for 2 people $90 500ZAR ($54)
Average cost of a coffee $4.55 25ZAR ($2.70)
Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD $38-75 300-400ZAR ($32-43)

What about return flights from Cape Town to Auckland?

Go to our Cape Town to Auckland flights page or press the Return button to see fares back.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of January 2019


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