What is the cheapest price for a First Class ticket to South Africa?

If you are flexible with your travel dates and origin, you might only have to pay £3,805 for a First Class class flight to South Africa (lowest price found recently). Our data shows that the average price for a First Class ticket to South Africa is about £5,242/traveller.

How much do Business Class flight tickets to South Africa cost?

Want comfortable seats without paying First Class prices? For around £2,994/ticket, you can experience comfort and some premium flight services with a Business Class flight to South Africa. Not to mention, Business Class cabin tickets are often 43% cheaper than First Class - in case you need more motivation.

How many premium cabins does British Airways have for flights to South Africa?

British Airways has 3 premium cabins on its schedule for flights to South Africa: Prem Economy Class, Business Class and First Class. If you prefer to see more cabin class options, you can try switching up different departure and/or arrival dates.

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Explore the most affordable first class flight options available to South Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 17 September 2025.

Mon 3/1118:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 12/1119:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,786

Sun 22/221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Sun 8/319:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,874

Wed 24/1218:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 26/119:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,876

Thu 19/218:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 8/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,904

Mon 13/1021:25LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mBritish Airways

Mon 20/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£3,925

Thu 4/1218:25LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Sat 13/1222:10CPT - LHR

Nonstop12h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£4,664

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Wed 25/218:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 8/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,904

Sat 21/221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Mon 9/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,904

Wed 19/1120:20LHR - CPT

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Sat 18/413:05CPT - LHR

1 stop30h 35mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£7,916

Tue 14/1014:30LGW - JNB

1 stop18h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 21/1016:10JNB - LGW

3 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£8,164

Wed 25/221:15LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Wed 11/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,904

Thu 19/218:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 5/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,904

Fri 26/921:10STN - JNB

1 stop22h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£4,955

Wed 19/1120:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£8,832

Wed 19/1113:35LGW - CPT

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£9,516

Fri 17/1014:55STN - CPT

1 stop24h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£4,974

Sun 26/1020:15STN - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£4,974

Mon 19/114:05STN - CPT

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£5,048

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Fri 26/921:10STN - JNB

1 stop22h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£4,955

Fri 17/1014:55STN - CPT

1 stop24h 55mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£4,974

Sun 26/1020:15STN - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£4,974

Mon 19/114:05STN - CPT

1 stop24h 40mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£5,048

Thu 18/1220:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£5,055

Thu 1/114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£5,057

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Mon 13/1019:05LHR - JNB

Nonstop10h 55mBritish Airways

Wed 22/1021:15JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 15mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£5,209

Mon 13/1021:25LHR - JNB

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Mon 20/1019:25JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£3,925

Sun 19/1021:25LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 00mBritish Airways

Fri 31/1019:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£7,499

Mon 3/1118:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Wed 12/1119:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,786

Wed 24/1218:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Mon 26/119:35JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 20mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,876

Thu 19/218:30LHR - JNB

Nonstop11h 05mBritish Airways

Sun 8/322:00JNB - LHR

Nonstop11h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/9£3,904

Wed 19/1120:40LHR - CPT

Nonstop11h 40mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/9£8,832

Thu 18/1220:15STN - CPT

1 stop18h 30mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£5,055

Thu 1/114:05STN - CPT

1 stop19h 35mEmirates

Deal found 15/9£5,057

Fri 26/914:55STN - CPT

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£6,589

Wed 19/1113:35LGW - CPT

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9£9,516

Sun 26/1020:15STN - JNB

1 stop22h 20mEmirates

Deal found 16/9£4,974

Travel insights for first class flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about first class flights from United Kingdom to South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a First Class flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a First Class flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £2,772). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £3,959). 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.

What airlines can I book First Class flights to South Africa with?

Flying First Class to South Africa? Users reported booking with British Airways the most.

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Rainfall in South Africa by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Frequently asked questions about South Africa first class tickets

What is the cheapest price for a First Class ticket to South Africa?
If you are flexible with your travel dates and origin, you might only have to pay £3,805 for a First Class class flight to South Africa (lowest price found recently). Our data shows that the average price for a First Class ticket to South Africa is about £5,242/traveller.
How much do Business Class flight tickets to South Africa cost?
Want comfortable seats without paying First Class prices? For around £2,994/ticket, you can experience comfort and some premium flight services with a Business Class flight to South Africa. Not to mention, Business Class cabin tickets are often 43% cheaper than First Class - in case you need more motivation.
How many premium cabins does British Airways have for flights to South Africa?
British Airways has 3 premium cabins on its schedule for flights to South Africa: Prem Economy Class, Business Class and First Class. If you prefer to see more cabin class options, you can try switching up different departure and/or arrival dates.
What airlines can I book First Class flights to South Africa with?
Flying First Class to South Africa? Users reported booking with British Airways the most.
What is the cheapest month to book a First Class flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?
Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a First Class flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £2,772). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of £3,959). 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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Travel insights for first class flights from United Kingdom to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a First Class flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?

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Frequently asked questions about South Africa first class tickets

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