Cheap First Class flights to South Africa

SYD — JNB
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, First, 0 bags

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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 647,157 searches and data were last updated on 14 May 2026.

Top Rated Airline

Qantas Airways

No. of Airlines

1
Most popular airline to fly first class with to South Africa in the past 7 days
Airline that offers first class options for this route

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Cheapest first class flights to South Africa
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 14 May 2026.

Sat 7/1109:30
SYD
-
JNB
Nonstop14h 30m
Qantas Airways
Sat 14/1117:30
JNB
-
SYD
Nonstop12h 00m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 9/5$10,591
Mon 1/601:55
BNE
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CPT
1 stop46h 45m
Emirates
Sat 20/613:15
CPT
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BNE
1 stop25h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 10/5$19,098
Fri 29/521:00
BNE
-
CPT
1 stop27h 40m
Emirates
Sat 13/613:15
CPT
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BNE
1 stop25h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 10/5$19,238
Sat 7/1116:15
SYD
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JNB
2 stops33h 20m
Emirates
Sat 14/1110:25
JNB
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SYD
2 stops36h 10m
Emirates
Deal found 9/5$19,892

Travel insights for first class flights from Australia to South Africa

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

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 mm 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 14 May 2026.
  • How many premium cabins does Qantas Airways have for flights to South Africa?

    Qantas 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.