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5 May — 12 May1
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Cheap first class flights to South Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 910,695 searches and data were last updated on 30 April 2024.

Average Price

£4,888

Cheapest Price

£4,564

Top Rated Airline

British Airways

No. of Airlines

1
Average for return first class flights in April 2024
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South Africa round-trip first class flight deals

Discover return first class flight deals to South Africa. Fares were last updated on 30 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 910,695 searches.
28 Aug - 5 Sept
LHR

London Heathrow

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nonstop

11h 10m

19:05-07:15
JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHR

London Heathrow

Nonstop

11h 10m

19:20-05:30
£4,679

British Airways

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

9 Sept - 23 Sept
LHR

London Heathrow

CPT

Cape Town Intl

1 stop

15h 40m

19:05-11:45
CPT

Cape Town Intl

LHR

London Heathrow

1 stop

21h 10m

09:20-05:30
£4,881

Multiple Airlines

Pick Dates

Deal found 30/4

21 Oct - 31 Oct
STN

London Stansted

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 stop

18h 05m

21:10-16:15
JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

STN

London Stansted

1 stop

21h 25m

22:20-17:45
£7,478

Emirates

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

21 Oct - 31 Oct
LHR

London Heathrow

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nonstop

11h 10m

19:05-07:15
JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

LHR

London Heathrow

Nonstop

11h 25m

22:15-07:40
£4,704

British Airways

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

9 Jun - 20 Jun
LHR

London Heathrow

CPT

Cape Town Intl

1 stop

16h 35m

19:05-12:40
CPT

Cape Town Intl

LHR

London Heathrow

1 stop

25h 35m

06:50-07:25
£4,908

Multiple Airlines

Pick Dates

Deal found 30/4

29 Jul - 15 Aug
LHR

London Heathrow

CPT

Cape Town Intl

1 stop

16h 05m

21:25-14:30
CPT

Cape Town Intl

LHR

London Heathrow

1 stop

16h 30m

14:00-05:30
£4,917

Multiple Airlines

Pick Dates

Deal found 30/4

South Africa one-way first class flight deals

Discover one-way first class flight deals to South Africa. Fares were last updated on 30 April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 910,695 searches.
7 May
LHR

London Heathrow

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

1 stop

16h 45m

14:50-08:35
£3,559

Etihad Airways

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

1 Oct
STN

London Stansted

CPT

Cape Town Intl

1 stop

37h 25m

21:10-11:35
£4,649

Emirates

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

1 Oct
STN

London Stansted

CPT

Cape Town Intl

2 stops

24h 05m

14:55-16:00
£4,913

Multiple Airlines

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Deal found 29/4

7 May
LHR

London Heathrow

JNB

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nonstop

11h 00m

21:25-09:25
£8,480

British Airways

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

1 Oct
LGW

London Gatwick

CPT

Cape Town Intl

1 stop

25h 20m

14:30-16:50
£4,653

Emirates

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

1 Oct
LGW

London Gatwick

CPT

Cape Town Intl

2 stops

24h 30m

14:30-16:00
£4,918

Multiple Airlines

Pick Dates

Deal found 29/4

When is the cheapest month to fly first class to South Africa?

Identify the most economical month to book your first class flight to South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 910,695 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2024.

January

£5,008

February

£4,699

March

£3,967

April

£4,384

May

£5,181

June

£5,599

July

£5,397

August

£3,669

September

£4,986

October

£4,283

November

£4,826

December

£5,315

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a first class flight to South Africa. Flying first class to South Africa in June will prove the most costly. There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Frequently asked questions about South Africa first class tickets

Find answers to common questions related to first class tickets for flights to South Africa. Get information on booking, amenities, upgrade options, and more. This FAQ section was last updated on 30 April 2024.

  • 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 £4,564 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 £4,888/traveller.

  • 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.

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

    Want comfortable seats without paying First Class prices? For around £4,003/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 19% 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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