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Cheap first class flights to South Africa in 2026
Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 7,457,451 searches and data were last updated on 30 October 2026.
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 30 October 2026.
Fri 27/1121:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Wed 9/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 29/10£4,557
Fri 27/1118:30 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Fri 4/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 28/10£4,700
Sat 12/1221:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 31/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 26/10£4,754
Wed 13/121:15 -
1 stop33h 05m
Wed 27/120:35 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Deal found 26/10£7,438
Sat 13/221:15 -
1 stop19h 00m
Fri 19/222:10 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Deal found 29/10£7,465
Thu 21/118:25 -
Nonstop11h 40m
Thu 28/122:10 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Deal found 27/10£7,502
Best first class flights to South Africa
Discover carefully curated first class flight deals to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopover in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
Fri 27/1121:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Wed 9/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 29/10£4,557
Wed 13/121:15 -
1 stop33h 05m
Wed 27/120:35 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Deal found 26/10£7,438
Sat 13/213:40 -
1 stop25h 05m
Fri 19/218:30 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 29/10£8,542
Fri 27/1118:30 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Fri 4/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 28/10£4,700
Sat 12/1221:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 31/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 26/10£4,754
Sat 13/219:00 -
1 stop19h 45m
Fri 19/218:30 -
1 stop23h 40m
Deal found 29/10£8,572
Thu 3/1213:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£4,598
Thu 3/1220:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£5,322
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/10£4,626
Wed 16/1213:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/10£4,627
Sun 15/1113:40 -
2 stops47h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/10£5,430
Wed 16/1220:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/10£10,952
One-way first class flights to South Africa
Search for one-way first class flight options to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
Thu 3/1213:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£4,598
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/10£4,626
Wed 16/1213:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/10£4,627
Thu 3/1220:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£5,322
Sun 15/1113:40 -
2 stops47h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/10£5,430
Sun 15/1115:50 -
2 stops44h 35m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/10£5,454
Quickest first class flights to South Africa
Explore quickest first class flight options to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 30 October 2026.
Fri 27/1118:30 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Fri 4/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 28/10£4,700
Fri 27/1121:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Wed 9/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 29/10£4,557
Sat 12/1221:15 -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 31/1219:35 -
Nonstop11h 20m
Deal found 26/10£4,754
Thu 21/118:25 -
Nonstop11h 40m
Thu 28/122:10 -
Nonstop12h 00m
Deal found 27/10£7,502
Wed 13/115:50 -
1 stop17h 45m
Wed 27/118:30 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 26/10£8,607
Wed 13/115:50 -
1 stop17h 45m
Sun 31/113:40 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 26/10£8,608
Mon 9/1118:30 -
Nonstop11h 05m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£10,420
Mon 23/1118:25 -
Nonstop11h 40m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£12,503
Sun 15/1113:45 -
1 stop16h 55m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 28/10£4,626
Thu 3/1220:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£5,322
Wed 16/1220:25 -
1 stop18h 20m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 27/10£10,952
Thu 3/1213:45 -
1 stop18h 45m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 26/10£4,598
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.
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Which month is the cheapest to fly First Class from the United Kingdom to South Africa?
For First Class flights, the cheapest month to fly this route is May. The most expensive months are September and October.
Rainfall in South Africa by month
Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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
Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals 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
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 October 2026.
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 is the cheapest month to book a First Class flight from United Kingdom to South Africa?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a First Class flight from United Kingdom to South Africa (average of £1,061). Flying from United Kingdom to South Africa in September is currently the most expensive (average of £5,748). 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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