How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Emirates can get you from Auckland to Cape Town in just under 30h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Auckland and Cape Town is about 7294 mi.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

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 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Auckland to Cape Town as you normally would.

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 holiday 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.

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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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1 stop29h 45m

Deal found 8/11£1,334

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Round-trip from	£990
One-way from	£535
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	£1,096

Qatar Airways
23/2-2/3
4 total stops
70h 25m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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26/1-31/12
2 total stops
29h 10m total
Auckland to Cape Town

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AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/1

11:20-09:25

2 stops33h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£556

Fastest return journey

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 26/1

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£702

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Thu 14/1

13:15-18:00

3 stops39h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£704

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 12/1

20:55-18:00

3 stops56h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£705

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 13/1

21:05-11:35

1 stop49h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£749

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 15/1

21:05-11:35

1 stop49h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-10:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£764

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Tue 23/2

13:15-17:25

2 stops39h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

12:35-06:50

2 stops31h 15m

£994

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/2

21:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/3

20:00-14:45

2 stops31h 45m

£1,109

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Fri 19/2

21:05-18:00

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/3

18:30-00:45

2 stops43h 15m

£1,109

AucklandCape Town

AKL Auckland Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sat 13/2

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 4/3

18:30-11:15

1 stop29h 45m

£1,110

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

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Cape Town is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of £955). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,273). 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.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between £922 and £1,200 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £990 on Qatar Airways (23 Feb–2 Mar).

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Auckland to Cape Town?
Emirates can get you from Auckland to Cape Town in just under 30h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to . The distance between Auckland and Cape Town is about 7294 mi.
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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town (average of £955). Flying from Auckland to Cape Town in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,273). 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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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

The best time to book flights from Auckland to Cape Town is 48 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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How much does it cost for a return flight from Auckland to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between £922 and £1,200 in February.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £990 on Qatar Airways (23 Feb–2 Mar).

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Auckland to Cape Town flights typically cost between £922 and £1,200 in February.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £990 on Qatar Airways (23 Feb–2 Mar).