Are direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg always the best option?

Direct flights offer convenience by minimizing travel time and avoiding layovers, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with one or more connections can sometimes be significantly cheaper. Consider your budget and time constraints when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on Auckland to Johannesburg flights?

Yes, having flexible travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flight options. Prices can vary significantly depending on the day of the week or season. Shifting your departure or return by even a few days may result in noticeable savings.

What extra costs should I check before booking Auckland to Johannesburg flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight services. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes or making changes to your reservation. Factor these into your total travel budget.

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AKL - Johannesburg
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NZ$2,384
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Auckland to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Most itineraries for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg connect at least once, with 0% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, you can expect a typical journey to involve 3 stopovers.

A typical journey from Auckland to Johannesburg takes about 58h 30m including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 12,170 kilometers.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg? The most affordable month to fly is May, with a median fare of $1693. Other cost-effective options include July, with a median fare of $1975, and August, where the median fare is $2018.

Right now, fares for cheap flights from Auckland to Johannesburg typically range from $1777–$2994, with a median of $2370. Current fares are above the typical level, and 0% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily for this route, so setting up a price alert can be beneficial.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Johannesburg

Regular price: NZ$2,093 - NZ$3,691

Prices for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg is NZD2093 to NZD3691. The current lowest deal is NZD2260 with Emirates Airlines for travel from Nov 8-Nov 25.

now NZ$2,260

Low NZ$2,093

High NZ$3,691

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

Flights from Auckland to Johannesburg are cheapest in May, with a median price of $1693. The most expensive month to fly is December, with a median price of $2844. Generally, prices are lower from February to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$1,693

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$2,844

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Johannesburg

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,850

NZ$2,720

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,851

NZ$2,720

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,657

NZ$2,734

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,998

NZ$2,720

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,597

NZ$2,734

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$2,456

NZ$2,269

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

NZ$3,042 → NZ$2,734

10%

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

NZ$2,620 → NZ$2,345

11%

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

NZ$2,811 → NZ$2,623

16 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 17

NZ$2,465 → NZ$2,285

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

Auckland - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Auckland to Johannesburg are above the typical level, with a median price of $2370.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1693.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 58h 30m on average.

Connecting flights from Auckland to Johannesburg typically take 58h 30m, covering 12170 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights are available for this route.

There are no direct flights available; all flights include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers the most deals.

Singapore Airlines has the most deals for connecting flights on this route, with 59 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg appear frequently, making it easier to find good prices.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,210

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Auckland.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,264

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,504

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

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From AKL

Elite

Dec 01

Johannesburg, South Africa

90% AI deal score

$6,844

$5,703

Save $1,141

Cathay Pacific

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$7,243

$5,699

Save $1,544

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 14

Johannesburg, South Africa

88% AI deal score

$7,288

$5,701

Save $1,587

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,982

$5,699

Save $1,283

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,932

$5,699

Save $1,233

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$7,022

$5,699

Save $1,323

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,934

$5,699

Save $1,235

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,948

$5,699

Save $1,249

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 16

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$6,928

$5,699

Save $1,229

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$7,105

$5,699

Save $1,406

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$7,048

$5,699

Save $1,349

Air New Zealand

Business Class

From AKL

Elite

Dec 25

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$7,037

$5,699

Save $1,338

Air New Zealand

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking sites can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance, typically a few months before your desired departure, can often lead to better prices. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over time may help you identify optimal booking windows. Last-minute deals are less common but can sometimes appear.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes uncover alternative flight options or lower prices. While it may add to your travel time, the potential savings could be significant. Always factor in ground transportation costs and convenience.

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Auckland to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

A typical journey from Auckland to Johannesburg takes about 58h 30m including connections. This long-haul route covers a substantial distance of 12,170 kilometers.

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Johannesburg

Regular price: NZ$2,093 - NZ$3,691

Prices for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg is NZD2093 to NZD3691. The current lowest deal is NZD2260 with Emirates Airlines for travel from Nov 8-Nov 25.

now NZ$2,260

Low NZ$2,093

High NZ$3,691

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

May

Cheapest

Flights from NZ$1,693

December

Most Expensive

Flights from NZ$2,844

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Singapore Airlines

Emirates Airlines

Qatar Airways

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Johannesburg

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,850

NZ$2,720

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,851

NZ$2,720

One-way

Wed, Oct 28

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,657

NZ$2,734

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,998

NZ$2,720

One-way

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Qatar Airways

NZ$2,597

NZ$2,734

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

AKL - Johannesburg

Auckland (AKL) - Johannesburg (JNB)

Emirates Airlines

NZ$2,456

NZ$2,269

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

5 nights

Oct 28 - Nov 2

NZ$3,042 → NZ$2,734

10%

7 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 8

NZ$2,620 → NZ$2,345

11%

4 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 5

NZ$2,811 → NZ$2,623

16 nights

Nov 1 - Nov 17

NZ$2,465 → NZ$2,285

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

Auckland - Johannesburg route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares from Auckland to Johannesburg are above the typical level, with a median price of $2370.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, May is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1693.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 58h 30m on average.

Connecting flights from Auckland to Johannesburg typically take 58h 30m, covering 12170 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights are available for this route.

There are no direct flights available; all flights include at least one stopover.

🏆 Airline highlight

Singapore Airlines offers the most deals.

Singapore Airlines has the most deals for connecting flights on this route, with 59 deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg appear frequently, making it easier to find good prices.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport (AKL) is a convenient departure point for flights to Johannesburg.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,210

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is the primary airport for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Auckland.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~NZ$2,264

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Durban International (DUR)

Cheapest

Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.

Johannesburg, South Africa

87% AI deal score

$7,037

$5,699

Save $1,338

Air New Zealand

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

Cheap Flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Today’s best flight deals from Auckland to Johannesburg

Auckland to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

Auckland - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights take 58h 30m on average.

No direct flights are available for this route.

Singapore Airlines offers the most deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 01

Dec 25

Dec 14

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Auckland to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg?

Are direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on Auckland to Johannesburg flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking Auckland to Johannesburg flights?

Related routes

More routes from Auckland

Flights to Johannesburg from other cities

Auckland to Johannesburg: Overview

Insights for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

How much is a round trip from Auckland to Johannesburg

The cheapest time to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

Direct flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Last-minute flights going from Auckland to Johannesburg

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg

Popular Airports to fly from Auckland to Johannesburg

Auckland - Johannesburg route insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

May is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Connecting flights take 58h 30m on average.

No direct flights are available for this route.

Singapore Airlines offers the most deals.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Auckland main airports to depart from

Johannesburg main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Johannesburg

Best Elite deals to Johannesburg

Dec 01

Dec 25

Dec 14

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 16

Dec 25

Dec 25

Dec 25

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Johannesburg

How can I find cheap flights from Auckland to Johannesburg?

When should I book flights from Auckland to Johannesburg?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from Auckland to Johannesburg?