Statistics on Auckland-South Africa flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Flights to South Africa from Auckland
The average price to go to South Africa from Auckland is $ 1513 (round trip). It varies from $ 1464 (Johannesburg) to $ 1562 (Cape Town) depending on the destination. The information below allows you to know the average price of Auckland-South Africa flights on average throughout the year and month by month, as well as the best time to buy your plane tickets for different cities: Cape Town and Johannesburg.
| City | Average price | Cheapest months to travel | When to buy? | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape Town | $ 1562 | february, march (the cheapest), may, november | 7 to 8 months | Flight price Auckland-Cape Town |
| Johannesburg | $ 1464 | february, march, may, november (the cheapest) | 7 to 8 months | Flight price Auckland-Johannesburg |
Round-trip airfare price Auckland-South Africa month by month
| Month | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1819 to $ 1885 | very high price |
| February | $ 1264 to $ 1377 | good price |
| March | $ 1251 to $ 1293 | good price |
| April | $ 1374 to $ 1521 | fair price |
| May | $ 1270 to $ 1373 | good price |
| June | $ 1480 to $ 1590 | fair price |
| July | $ 1660 to $ 1806 | high price |
| August | $ 1378 to $ 1550 | fair price |
| September | $ 1466 to $ 1556 | fair price |
| October | $ 1460 to $ 1571 | fair price |
| November | $ 1229 to $ 1394 | good price |
| December | $ 1791 to $ 1936 | very high price |
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 34404 airfare prices from previous years for flights to South Africa from Auckland and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
The GOOD price of a flight to South Africa from Auckland
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Cape Town in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Auckland to Cape Town is $ 1562. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Auckland-Cape Town flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a monday
Data analysis:
Travel to Cape Town in South Africa in march to get the best price ($ 1293, saving $ 269 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1562). Avoid the month of december which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1936, which is $ 374 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Auckland-Cape Town and other statistics
Average price per month for a round trip flight to Johannesburg in South Africa
The average price for a round trip flight from Auckland to Johannesburg is $ 1464. You can pay less by using the statistics below and choosing a departure month where the price is usually low (see chart below). For more details, visit the page on the price of Auckland-Johannesburg flights.
To get the best price...
take a flight with layover
leave on a thursday
come back on a tuesday
Data analysis:
Travel to Johannesburg in South Africa in november to get the best price ($ 1229, saving $ 235 compared to the average price for the year which is $ 1464). Avoid the month of january which is statistically the most expensive ($ 1819, which is $ 356 more than the average price).
Monthly prices in detail for Auckland-Johannesburg and other statistics
Top prices Auckland-South Africa
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 01-08 to 31-08-2025 | $ 1045 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 10-08 to 26-08-2025 | $ 1040 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 14-08 to 28-08-2025 | $ 1039 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 02-09 to 09-09-2025 | $ 1025 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 02-11 to 18-11-2025 | $ 1009 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 04-11 to 28-11-2025 | $ 1001 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 08-11 to 22-11-2025 | $ 1008 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 18-11 to 29-11-2025 | $ 1007 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 01-02 to 28-02-2026 | $ 975 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
| Auckland → Johannesburg | 02-03 to 16-03-2026 | $ 963 | layover flight with Singapore Airlines |
When to buy plane tickets to go to South Africa (from Auckland)?
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Auckland to Cape Town
The price of tickets to Cape Town fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Auckland to Cape Town, you should buy your ticket on a sunday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Cape Town page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Cape Town in South Africa 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1361 , which is $ 202 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 251 more than the average price).
When to buy your Auckland-Cape Town flight ticket and other statistics
The best time to buy your plane ticket from Auckland to Johannesburg
The price of tickets to Johannesburg fluctuates depending on how far in advance you book. The graph below shows the average price of tickets based on the number of months before departure. Another important factor is the day of booking. According to our calculations, to get a cheaper flight from Auckland to Johannesburg, you should buy your ticket on a saturday. For more details, please visit the when to buy plane tickets to Johannesburg page.
Data analysis:
Buy your plane ticket to go to Johannesburg in South Africa 7 to 8 months before departure to get the best price (the average price in this range is $ 1250 , which is $ 214 savings compared to the overall average price). However, do not buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance or you will pay a high price ($ 264 more than the average price).
When to buy your Auckland-Johannesburg flight ticket and other statistics