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Cheap First Class Flight Deals to Africa

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from Australia to Africa currently on KAYAK along with options from the most popular airlines KAYAK users selected for this route. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent first class return flight deals to Africa

Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 14 Dec
Qantas Airways Logo
10:35 - 16:25
SYD
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JNB
14h 50mdirect
Qantas Airways Logo
17:55 - 14:55
JNB
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SYD
12h 00mdirect
$12,640Qantas Airways
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 06:50
SYD
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CAI
31h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
08:35 - 22:05
CAI
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SYD
30h 30m
1 stop
$16,690Emirates
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 14 Dec
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 20:35
SYD
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JNB
31h 50m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 07:00
JNB
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SYD
23h 40m
1 stop
$17,245Emirates
Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Emirates Logo
05:15 - 16:40
MEL
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CPT
43h 25m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:15 - 21:50
CPT
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MEL
24h 35m
1 stop
$17,555Emirates
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Emirates Logo
06:00 - 05:30
SYD
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JNB
31h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 06:05
JNB
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SYD
32h 35m
1 stop
$17,960Emirates
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 14 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:35 - 16:25
SYD
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JNB
14h 50mdirect
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:25 - 07:00
JNB
-
SYD
32h 35m
1 stop
$18,215Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 14 Dec
Emirates Logo
21:45 - 16:15
SYD
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JNB
27h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 07:25
JNB
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SYD
33h 00m
2 stops
$18,891Emirates
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Emirates Logo
20:10 - 16:15
SYD
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 05:10
JNB
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SYD
35h 05m
2 stops
$19,675Emirates
Tue, 18 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:10 - 05:30
SYD
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JNB
41h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:45 - 14:55
JNB
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SYD
12h 10mdirect
$20,189Multiple Airlines
Mon, 12 Oct - Mon, 14 Dec
Emirates Logo
15:45 - 16:15
SYD
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JNB
33h 30m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 07:25
JNB
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SYD
33h 00m
2 stops
$20,671Emirates

Latest first class flight deals to Africa

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$17,555
Harare
Harare2 stops$17,729
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$17,555
Harare
Harare2 stops$17,729

FAQs for Africa first class flights

  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to Africa?

    Among KAYAK users, Qantas Airways is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to Africa.

  • Which airlines offer First Class tickets on flights to Africa?

    Traveling to Africa and want to offer yourself a First Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in First Class: Qantas Airways and Emirates.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First Class tickets to Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Africa for economy class as well as First Class travelers.

  • What is the best airline for first class flights to Africa?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to Africa is Emirates, with an overall rating of 8.1.

Top tips for finding first class flights to Africa

  • Try flying direct if you’re looking to save money, as direct first class tickets are cheaper on average.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Africa

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly first class to Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3605 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.2Entertainment
8.4Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Food
Airline reviews

It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

6.0 GoodAnonymous, Nov 2025
SYD - CHC
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It was delayed for 2 hrs. Flight attendants were not attentive.

We boarded but due to a technical issue we spent 4.5hrs on the ground waiting for the issue to be resolved

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

They cancelled our flight, rebooked, cancelled that one. We are now flying New Zealand Air and need a refund please. How do we get it?

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

I had a very good experience from boarding to arrivals.

Boarded almost 48 hrs later after a scheduling change on my initial flight that was not communicated either by kayak of SAA.

I had booked a ticket for a 6:40 am departure in July 2025, but it appears there was a change to 8;00 am, which meant I missed my connecting flight which departed 10 m minutes before I landed. I had seen this problem only the previous day and try to resolve it with South African air, but they are very uncooperative on the phone. All they could say was all flights were fully booked and I ended up buying paying $2,000+ to secure a ticket for my family to ensure we got out of South Africa by Monday, which am currently pursuing with the airline.

Excellent airline. Even with 1.5 hour flight, we got light meal on board

Flight was on time Seats ( business class) are terrible- you keep on slipping down as it doesn’t lie flat Food service is like economy class. Meals ( still wrapped in plastic) are just dropped in front of you

Flight was cancelled with no notification until I reached the check-in desk at the airport. I also got downgraded and they lost my luggage.

Very bad. Linda the hostess was very rude all the time

The flight SA227 on 2nd March Sao Paulo to Cape Town was delayed by 3 hours. All other flights leaving Sao Paulo left on time. We were told that we were waiting for push back and a routing from Air traffic control. I don't believe this, what was the real reason for the flight delay?

Everything the crew werr nice and helpful plus the food was good

At the last minute as I boarded the airplane they made me check my carry on bag. When I arrived my Apple Watch, sunglasses, and medications had been stolen. I find this absolutely unacceptable. I will never fly with SAA again.

It was ok, but not what it was like 20 years ago

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

I never flew with alliance. Kayak is a joke and none of the flights or times were correct. Won’t ever use kayak again

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

Very poor No information given to why we turned around.. No one at airport to help

Friendly and discreet staff. Could have done with a few more offers of water/snacks overnight. Movie and tv selection notably poor. Seats not especially comfortable

Boarding from DOH to SYD the Business Class were pointed in a separate gate but no one there to receive us. Otherwise it was ok.

The check-in and crew staff were wonderful. The food was reasonable. The online side Qatar was very poor. Seats were very tight and not very comfortable for a 14 hour flight!

Seating is terrible, having seats so crammed is unacceptable for a 15-hour journey. I cannot stress enough how uncomfortable it is to sit in such an aircraft. Leg space is roomier in a domestic aircraft. I have not experienced this kind of crammy seating in domestic flights either in the US or other international airlines overseas.

Flight was fine overall. What you would expect from economy seats. I did appreciate the amenities (eyemask, earplugs, small toothbrush and toothpaste, thin socks).

I found it weird that the quality of the flight different from Australia to Doha than the Doha to Berlin leg. The quality of the toiletries pack (was in a box from Australia) and then a proper bag from Doha. The biggest variation was the inflight entertainment, which had a significantly shorter amount of content compared to the Doha flight. My QSuite seat was also broken and did not recline all the way flat. Wasn’t the best and I wouldn’t be happy if I’d paid cash for the flight.

Bad experience with the delay n long wait time for connecting flight after missing the connection flight from Doha.

Wore experience due to delay and took me 3 days to reach my destination.

The plane from Dublin to Doha was quite comfortable. I was in economy and the seats and rows were very tight. The man in front of me reclined his seat and it made my screen incredibly close to my face and I wasn’t able to take my tray down and my knees were pressed against the seat. I had to ask three times for him to pull his seat up but in his defence he hadn’t even reclined it far, the rows were just too close. I had a pain in my side by the end of the flight from the chairs which were quite worn and not very padded or supportive. It was a significantly inferior plane to the plane from Doha to Sydney and vice versa.

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

I booked and paid for a Business Class seat for myself and my wife. 4 hours before the flight i get a call saying the plane they sent doesn't have the correct layout to accommodate all the business class seats they sold me 3 months earlier at a premium of $1500 a ticket. So they have to bump me from Business to Economy and will give me a $400 credit (total of $800 for both seats) that I could turn in at Abu Dahbi for $400 in US cash. They then promised a row that we could have to ourselves and the arm rests would go up so we could spread out for each of us. My wife was taken care of but I was put in the exit row with the flight attendents set as part of the three...and the arm rest did not go up. When we got to Abu Dahbi, they would not exchange our credit for cash as promised. Very disappointed they took my money 3 months ago and refused to reimburse for the change in seats or follow the promises made.

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

More leg space than other flights, but *maybe* narrower seats

Stewardess was attentive and was actively roamin to check the passengers on the biz class

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

crew as a whole is pretty mediocre. dont seem to care much for passengers. Asked 3 different crew for custom papers for immigration check in and they all said i could get it in the airport. have flown to india 3 times prior to this with Qatar and Emirates and they have always provided this paper ahead of landing to speed up the check in process. Also felt in general the crew is irritated and overworked. The one lady in my aisle from Chicago to Abu Dhabi was very pleasant but i was noticing the other crew were nice to each other but pretty cold with the passengers. Not what i usually have experienced from this type of overseas travel. Ive always felt the crew in qatar and emirates were overly sweet and pleasant but having seen the opposite this time i definitely prefer the former.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Africa

Cabin classes available on flights to Africa. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.