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Use our search form at the top of the page to start looking for business-class flights to South Africa.
Business Class flights to South Africa
If you're planning to visit South Africa, why not fly in Business Class and enjoy a luxurious journey? You'll get to enjoy spacious seats that recline into lie-flat beds, fine-dining meals, a high-quality of service and extra baggage allowance.
There are several airlines that operate business-class flights to South Africa including Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, British Airways and more.
Popular Business-Class routes to South Africa ✨
Below are some of the most popular Business Class routes to South Africa:
- London to Johannesburg with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic
- Frankfurt to Johannesburg with Lufthansa
- Dubai to Johannesburg with Emirates
- Doha to Johannesburg with Qatar Airways
- Newark to Johannesburg with United Airlines
- Amsterdam to Cape Town with KLM
- London to Durban with South African Airways
Pay later for Business Class flights to South Africa
Make financing your business-class trip to South Africa even easier by paying in manageable instalments.
Alternative Airlines is partnered with over 20 pay-later providers. The ones you see at checkout will depend on your country of residence and currency.
If you're living in South Africa and paying in ZAR, you'll see:
- PayJustNow: Pay in 3 instalments, interest-free
- Payflex: Pay in 3 or 4 instalments, interest-free
- Happy Pay: Pay in 2 or 3 instalments, interest-free
Not living in South Africa? Discover some of our other pay-later partners!
Top 3 airlines with Business Class to South Africa
Choosing which airline to fly business class with depends on your personal preferences. For the best service possible, you should consider flying in Business with Qatar Airways or Emirates. A more budget-friendly alternative is South African Airways. Our top 3 airlines with the best business-class experiences for flights to South Africa are:
Lufthansa
Lufthansa offers business-class flights to Johannesburg and Cape Town from Frankfurt and Munich. Included in Lufthansa's business-class fare is:
- In-Flight Experience: Spacious lie-flat seats with plenty of legroom and personal space are what you can expect on Lufthansa's business-class flights to South Africa. There's also direct aisle access from each seat for more convenience.
- Dining: An à la carte menu is available with multiple dishes to choose from, including gourmet meals. Unique drinks are also served, including complimentary wines, champagnes and spirits.
- Amenities: You'll be given a high-end amenity kit with all the essentials you need to make your journey to South Africa comfortable. On-demand in-flight entertainment is available with the latest movies and TV shows. For a peaceful journey, you'll also get noise-cancelling headphones.
- Benefits: Save time at the airport with priority check-in and boarding. Your Lufthansa business-class flight also gives you an increased baggage allowance so you can pack even more for your trip to South Africa. Access to Lufthansa's lounges in Frankfurt and Munich is also part of the ticket.
Emirates
Emirates offers business-class flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban from Dubai. With an Emirates business-class ticket, you can enjoy the following:
- In-Flight Experience: On your route to South Africa, you can stretch your legs in Emirates' spacious seats - these convert to fully flat beds when it's time to sleep. You also get personal privacy dividers. If you're flying on the A380, you may even be able to access the shared onboard lounge.
- Dining: Gourmet dining is available on your business-class flight to South Africa. There'll be a selection of regionally inspired meals and an à la carte menu, alongside a selection of fine wines. To enhance your experience, you can pre-order your meals up to 2 weeks in advance.
- Amenities: Emirates is proud to offer a huge in-flight entertainment library with over 4,500 channels of movies, TV shows, music and games. Complimentary luxury amenity kits are provided, featuring Bulgari products that you can try out in Emirates' spacious onboard bathrooms.
- Benefits: Business-class passengers will get access to priority check-in, a generous baggage allowance of 40kg per bag and membership for Emirates' Skywards rewards programme. Another advantage is you are eligible for a chauffeur drive service to and from the airport, but only for select locations.
Qatar Airways
With Qatar Airways, you can fly in the airline's highly-rated business-class cabin from Doha to Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban. Travel in luxury with the following:
- In-Flight Experience: Settle into your QSuite seats before reaching South Africa - the QSuite is your very own private sanctuary with floor-to-ceiling walls and a closing door. You can convert your seat into fully lie-flat beds for maximum comfort too. In-flight entertainment is also included with access to the latest movies and TV shows.
- Dining: Qatar Airways offers a regionally and internationally inspired menu, prepared with fresh, high-quality ingredients onboard. Multiple courses will be provided with a choice of entrees and a selection of drinks including premium wines and champagnes.
- Amenities: In your QSuite, you'll find a luxurious amenity kit featuring products from designer brands. Plush pyjamas and slippers are also included so you can enjoy a comfortable experience at night.
- Benefits: Other benefits included in your Qatar Airways business-class flight are priority check-in, baggage handling and speedy boarding. You can also relax in the exclusive Qatar Airways Business Class lounge at Hamad International Airport before your flight to South Africa - here, you can enjoy premium refreshments and spa treatments.
Other popular airlines with Business Class fares to South Africa
- Airlink - Luanda, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, Windhoek, Maun, Victoria Falls, Lubumbashi, Harare, Antananarivo, Jamestown, Walvis Bay and Livingstone ✈ to Johannesburg. Also flights are available from Jamestown, Windhoek, Livingstone and Harare ✈ to Cape Town.
- British Airways - London Heathrow ✈ to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Flights also available from London Gatwick ✈ to Cape Town.
- Kenya Airways - Nairobi ✈ to Johannesburg and Cape Town
- Qantas - Sydney ✈ to Johannesburg
- RwandAir - Kigali and Lusaka ✈ to Johannesburg. Flights are also available from Harare ✈ to Cape Town.
- South African Airways - São Paulo, Accra, Lagos, Perth, Windhoek, Kinshasa, Victoria Falls, Lusaka, Harare, Mauritius ✈ to Johannesburg. Flights are also available from São Paulo ✈ to Cape Town.
- United Airlines - New York (EWR) ✈ to Johannesburg and Cape Town. Flights are also available from Washington ✈ to Cape Town.
You can search and book business-class flights with any of the abovementioned airlines and more here at Alternative Airlines. To find out how to search for business-class flights to South Africa, follow the steps below.
How to book Business Class flights to South Africa
Search for flights
Firstly, using our search form at the top of the page, enter your departure airport and the South African city you'd like to fly to - you can enter 'South Africa' to see a list of cities to choose from.
Enter the dates you'd like to travel and how many passengers will be flying - while doing this, you can also set the preferred fare type to 'Business Class'. Hit the 'Search Flights' button when you're ready!
How to book Business Class flights to South Africa
Pick the flights that suit you
Once the search results have loaded, you can see all available business-class flights to your chosen city in South Africa. You can apply filters to your search to find the perfect business-class flight to South Africa for you.
For example, if you'd only like to see direct/nonstop flights, you can use the 'Stops' filter. If you'd like to change the currency, you can use the 'Currency' dropdown filter. When you've found the best flight for you, confirm your selection to proceed with the booking.
How to book Business Class flights to South Africa
See what's included in your flight
If this option is available, you can see what's included in a Business Class service on the flight you've chosen when you hit the 'Explore details' button. This will show you information on the aircraft you'll be flying on, baggage allowances and other services available with the Business Class fare you selected.
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FAQs
Which airlines offer Business Class to South Africa?
Many airlines operate business-class flights to South Africa. The airlines that offer the highest quality of business-class service to South Africa are Emirates, Qatar Airways and Lufthansa. Other airlines that offer business-class tickets to South Africa include British Airways, United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, KLM, South African Airways, Cathay Pacific, LATAM and more.
Are Business and First Class the same?
No, Business Class and First Class are not the same.
With First Class, you're likely to have a seat that transforms into a proper bed and may even have your own private 'room', depending on the airline you're flying with. Business Class provides more legroom than Economy however you won't have any private space.
Suppose you're travelling for business to South Africa and you're not fussed about having privacy, but would still like an above-average service. In that case, we recommend flying Business Class - it's cheaper than First Class but you'll still be able to travel comfortably.
Can I fly Business Class to South Africa from London?
Yes! There are business-class flights available from London Heathrow and London Gatwick to Johannesburg and Cape Town. The airlines offering these routes are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic. The flight duration for these routes ranges from 11-12 hours.
Can I fly in Business Class to South Africa from New York?
Of course! With United Airlines, you can fly in Business Class from Newark Airport (EWR) in New York and reach Johannesburg or Cape Town in just under 15 hours. The New York to Johannesburg route is operated 7 days a week, but flights to Cape Town are only available on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.