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JNB — SYD
Jul 29 — Aug 51
1 adult
1 adult, First, 0 bags

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Cheap first class flights to Australia in 2026

Find the latest flights to Australia in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data were last updated on 29 June 2026.

Average Price

R117 614

Cheapest Price

R92 130

Top Rated Airline

Qantas Airways

No. of Airlines

2
Average for return first class flights in June 2026
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Cheapest first class flights to Australia
Explore the most affordable first class flight options available to Australia. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 29 June 2026.

Wed 15/718:45
JNB
-
SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 29/79:35
SYD
-
JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 24/6R124 903
Wed 5/818:45
JNB
-
SYD
Nonstop12h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 12/89:35
SYD
-
JNB
Nonstop14h 50m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 28/6R125 872
Tue 21/722:20
JNB
-
BNE
1 stop24h 05m
Emirates
Mon 30/1120:55
BNE
-
JNB
1 stop45h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 29/6R147 623
Sat 31/1022:20
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop23h 40m
Emirates
Sun 15/1121:10
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 28/6R148 132
Thu 16/713:30
JNB
-
SYD
1 stop32h 35m
Emirates
Thu 30/76:00
SYD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6R154 966
Thu 16/718:25
CPT
-
SYD
1 stop43h 40m
Emirates
Thu 30/76:00
SYD
-
CPT
1 stop37h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 24/6R156 067

Travel insights for first class flights from South Africa to Australia

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

What airlines can I book First Class flights to Australia with?

Flying First Class to Australia? Users reported booking with Qantas Airways the most.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From R61 749

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 0.0 - 170.0 mm per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 170.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 24.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

Top first class airline flying to Australia

Explore the top four first class airlines operating flights to Australia. Find out more about these airlines and their offerings, including amenities, in-flight services, and customer reviews. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 29 June 2026.
AirlineRatingFirst ClassPrice
Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom R11 709First ClassRating
7,5
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Frequently asked questions about Australia first class tickets

Find answers to common questions related to First Class tickets for flights to Australia. Get information on booking, amenities, upgrade options, and more. This FAQ section was last updated on 29 June 2026.

  • What is the cheapest price for a First Class ticket to Australia?

    It would cost one person about R117 614 to fly First Class to Australia, usually. The lowest price a user reported recently is R92 130 (for a First Class class ticket flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Australia).

  • How much do Business Class flight tickets to Australia cost?

    The average price for a Business Class ticket to Australia recently is R75 291. For what you get as travel perks, Business Class cabin is a great alternative to First Class. First Class tickets are also usually 36% more expensive.

  • How many premium cabins does Qantas Airways have for flights to Australia?

    Travellers who want to experience premium cabins usually book through Qantas Airways, the most popular airline with flights to Australia. There are 3 premium cabins provided right now: Business Class, Prem Economy Class and First Class.

  • What airlines can I book First Class flights to Australia with?

    Flying First Class to Australia? Users reported booking with Qantas Airways the most.

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