The Fastest way to Africa - saves you time and money
South African Airways offers you the fastest way to Africa from New Zealand. And with 5 non-stop flights that you can connect with from Sydney and 5 non-stop flights from Perth you have plenty of choice. You can choose to fly from Auckland, Wellington or Christchurch direct to Sydney or Perth. You can check your bags through to Johannesburg from New Zealand if you wish. There is no faster way to Africa than with SAA.

Flight Times
The total flight time to Johannesburg – the main distribution point for Africa connecting services - is approximately 14 hours from Sydney and 11 hours from Perth. Return flights from Johannesburg can be up to 2 hours less in flying time due to tail winds which are normally a feature of the route.
Sydney flights depart mid morning and arrive early evening. The return journey departs early evening and arrives early afternoon of the next day.
Flights from Perth are scheduled to depart shortly prior to lunch and arrive in Johannesburg early evening on the same day. The return journey departs early evening and arrives in the morning of the next day.