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Flight deals from Auckland International Airport to Cape Town Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Auckland International Airport to Cape Town Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from RM5,755. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cape Town.RM4,605 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 Oct, returning Wed, 4 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Mon, 12 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,605, select.
Cape Town.RM4,892 per passenger.Departing Sat, 30 May, returning Sun, 14 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Sat, 30 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,892, select.
Cape Town.RM4,903 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Sat, 25 Apr.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,903, select.
Cape Town.RM4,913 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May, returning Sun, 10 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,913, select.
Cape Town.RM4,920 per passenger.Departing Sun, 23 Aug, returning Sun, 13 Sep.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 23 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 13 Sep, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,920, select.
Cape Town.RM4,929 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,929, select.
Cape Town.RM4,973 per passenger.Departing Thu, 16 Apr, returning Fri, 8 May.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Thu, 16 Apr, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 8 May, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM4,973, select.
Cape Town.RM5,147 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar, returning Mon, 23 Mar.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 23 Mar, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,147, select.
Cape Town.RM5,239 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct, returning Sun, 25 Oct.Return flight with Turkish Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Sun, 25 Oct, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,239, select.
Cape Town.RM5,281 per passenger.Departing Sat, 1 Aug, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Sat, 1 Aug, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,281, select.
Cape Town.RM5,281 per passenger.Departing Sun, 14 Jun, returning Mon, 6 Jul.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Sun, 14 Jun, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Mon, 6 Jul, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,281, select.
Cape Town.RM5,303 per passenger.Departing Wed, 15 Jul, returning Tue, 18 Aug.Return flight with Singapore Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Auckland International on Wed, 15 Jul, arriving in Cape Town.Inbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departs from Cape Town on Tue, 18 Aug, arriving in Auckland International.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM5,303, select.

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 April.
Jan
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Feb
from RM5,755
Mar
from RM5,147
Apr
from RM4,903
May
from RM4,913
Jun
from RM5,377
Jul
from RM6,359
Aug
from RM5,281
Sep
from RM5,335
Oct
from RM5,239
Nov
from RM4,929
Dec
from RM7,178

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.

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Auckland to Cape Town: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRM4,605
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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 RM4,605. 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 RM4,605.
As of January 2026, there are no flights flying from Auckland International to Cape Town.
The cheapest month to fly from Auckland International to Cape Town is usually October.
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, 12 October 2026.
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.

Travelling from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT): what you need to know

  • Cape Town is 11 hours behind Auckland and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your AKL to CPT flight.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.

  • Pick a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see the options for tickets from Auckland Airport to Cape Town International Airport. Dubai Airport is a top stopover on the AKL to CPT route.

How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • RM2,443 is currently the best price for a one-way Auckland Airport to Cape Town International Airport flight. A return flight starts from RM4,605. These prices can change based on demand and availability.

  • It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from AKL to CPT. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport to Cape Town International Airport throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.

  • Getting your hands on cheap flights from AKL to CPT is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Auckland Airport to Cape Town International Airport.

Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • 69.31% of flights departing from Auckland Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.

  • Central Auckland to Auckland Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Cape Town International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

Getting from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to central Cape Town

  • From Cape Town International Airport, Cape Town is approximately 19 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

When to fly to Cape Town International Airport (CPT)

  • June is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Cape Town International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Cape Town in April.

  • Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Cape Town International Airport for February if you'd like to go to Cape Town during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 27ºC (81ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from AKL to CPT around that time if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've visited Cape Town, now it's time to discover more of South Africa. Journey around 56 kilometres north-east to Paarl to check off its must-visit sights. From Bretagne Rock to Skydive Africa and Paarl Trails, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Worcester is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 97 kilometres east of Cape Town. No journey is complete without dropping by Green Valley, Queen's Plain and Worcester Town Hall.

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