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Good to Know - Business Class Flights to Cape Town

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June

High season

December

Average price round-trip

$5,325
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
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When to book business class flights to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? We break down the daily and monthly prices for business class flights to Cape Town, so you can find the best time to fly.
Average price per month
To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for business class flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all the values for each month.
Flight prices as travel date approaches
To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for business class flights to Cape Town, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.

FAQs for Cape Town business class flights

  • Which airlines have group seats for business-class flights to Cape Town?

    Most airlines that offer business-class flights to Cape Town (CPT) have the flexibility to accommodate groups of passengers traveling together. For instance, Emirates is known for its spacious business-class cabins, and families can usually book adjacent seats to ensure they are seated together during the flight.

  • Which airline has the best business-class amenities on flights to Cape Town?

    Consider booking Virgin Atlantic when traveling on business-class flights to Cape Town. The airline's Upper Class (business class) features innovative seats with a herringbone layout, offering direct aisle access and ample privacy. The airline provides a stylish, modern in-flight experience and a well-regarded entertainment system.

  • Which airlines provide flat-bed seats for business-class flights to Cape Town?

    Qatar Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and British Airways offer flat-bed seats for business-class flights to Cape Town. The seats provide a spacious and comfortable sleeping area, allowing passengers to rest and sleep more naturally and relaxed during long-haul flights to Cape Town. This can help reduce fatigue and jet lag, making the journey more enjoyable.

  • Which airlines allow seat upgrades to business class using their loyalty program for flights to Cape Town?

    Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways often have loyalty programs where frequent flyers can use their accumulated miles or points to upgrade their seats to business class. The number of miles or points required for an upgrade may depend on the fare class of the original ticket and the availability of business-class seats.

  • How long is a flight to Cape Town?

    Flights from Maputo2h 30m
    Flights from Istanbul11h 07m
    Flights from Harare3h 05m
    Flights from Amsterdam11h 22m
    Flights from Frankfurt am Main11h 48m
  • What is the most popular airline offering Business Class flights to Cape Town?

    Among KAYAK users, American Airlines is the most popular airline offering Business Class seats on flights to Cape Town.

  • How much is a Business Class ticket to Cape Town?

    The price of a Business Class flight ticket to Cape Town varies greatly based on its origin. From Johannesburg, the cost generally starts at $219, whereas Business Class travelers from Maputo pay around $1,994.

  • Which airlines offer Business Class tickets on flights to Cape Town?

    Traveling to Cape Town and want to offer yourself a Business Class experience? Depending on the origin, the following airlines offer seats in Business Class: American Airlines, United Airlines, British Airways and Lufthansa.

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on Business Class tickets to Cape Town?

    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 Cape Town for economy class as well as Business Class travelers.

  • What is the best airline for business class flights to Cape Town?

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering business class flights to Cape Town is Delta, with an overall rating of 8.0.

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Top tips for finding business class flights to Cape Town

  • British Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic provide amenity kits for passengers on business-class flights to Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to enhance their in-flight experience. Usually, such kits include toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, facial moisturizer, lip balm, eye mask, and earplugs) and skincare products (lotion and facial wipes).
  • Consider booking business-class flights to Cape Town to enjoy priority disembarkation, allowing you to be among the first to leave the aircraft and proceed through immigration and customs. Your baggage will be tagged separately and handled with priority, meaning your luggage is among the first to be offloaded from the aircraft and available for pickup at the baggage carousel.
  • Major airlines offer seat selection services for business-class flights to Cape Town, including South African Airways, British Airways, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa. By selecting your seats in advance, business-class passengers can choose seats that suit your preferences, such as window or aisle seats, or seats with extra legroom.
  • Several airlines have lounges at Cape Town Airport. Emirates Airlines operates the Emirates Lounge at the international terminal (inside security), adjacent to Gate A3. The British Airways Galleries Lounge is at the international terminal, beyond the Terminal Concourse, after Gate A3, opposite Gate A4. These facilities have shower facilities and complimentary refreshments, Wi-Fi, and charging stations.
  • Several airlines, including Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, Virgin Atlantic, and Lufthansa, offer dedicated workspace options in their business-class flights to Cape Town (CPT). These workspaces have comfortable seats, a large table, and connectivity options to allow passengers to work efficiently during the flight.
  • The most expensive day to fly Business Class to Cape Town is Saturday, while the cheapest is Wednesday.
  • To get a below average price, try to book at least 1 week in advance of your departure date.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Cape Town

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Cape Town. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Cape Town. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly business class to Cape Town? 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 4051 reviews
8.1Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.3Crew
8.3Entertainment
7.9Food
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

2.0 Mediocrevikas, Apr 2024SFO - DXB
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Flight got canceled without any prior information and it caused lot of trouble

Staff were friendly, and provided great service. The food was plentiful and delicious. Food could have been hotter.

I was traveling business purposes and I only had one carry on and a personal computer back pack . My carry on was 8.5 kg little more than allowable. At jfk airport check in they did not let me carry it . I was little disappointed.

More leg room and comfortable seats at least for long flights

The entertainment selections are amazing. But the live TV is sometimes spotty. If you’re going to have it, then have it. If you can’t make it consistent, then, perhaps it’s better not to have it. The crew are always cordial when approached, but they seem to do the minimum and sit around, talking to each other in the back of the plane during the flight. I realize that delays are not always predictable, but I missed my flight in Dubai because we left 90 minutes late from Washington. I will say that Emirates took very good care of me in Dubai. But I would rather not be delayed.

Probably the best flight I’ve ever been on. Emirates first class is leagues beyond British airways and Lufthansa’s.

Great flight. Comfortable seats, courteous service, and excellent selection for entertainment.

Serving food took so long . Almost time close to lend. Plus during landing air pressure in cabin cuss ear blocked took long time to unblock.

Emirates is usually on time, but not this trip. Also, during the flight the attendants disappear unless called upon. Very strange. I have watched the quality of Emirates service diminish over the last five years.

On both legs of my trips (Jhb - Dxb and Dxb - Jhb) the entertainment system did not work.

Big plane, long flight, absolutely no leg room and basically non existent air! I am 5”4’ and always travel Main Cabin, I was miserable on this plane and could barely move when we arrived in Cabo due to the cramped leg area!

From Atlanta to Cabo I would have hoped on a plane that size I would have been able to breathe and wiggle my feet a little! The leg room in that plane is non existent and I am only 5”4’. And the air vent either wasn’t working very well or just could not blow air from the ceiling to the seat area as I was suffocating through the entire flight! And please don’t say I would have been more comfortable in first class because I cannot afford those rates and have always travelled Main Cabin without issues !

The pilots were good. Disappointing when planes don't have electrical ports

I liked the piloting of the aircraft. Very disappointed about lack of electrical ports. Also, although a short flight. there was enough time to hand out snacks to comfort + seats as was done for first class.

I had a wonderful experience flying with delta. The gentleman taking care of us on our flight was so nice, accommodating, and attentive. He always was smiling and giving pins to the kids which made me smile. The flight was quick too and without turbulence. Thank you for the great flying experience.

Delta is one of the best airlines I have flown

Made the Atlanta to Pittsburgh trip many times, with Delta no issues

I always fly with Delta. My friends tell me their horror stories of flying with other airlines. I just smile and say, “You should fly Delta”

I'm a larger, athletic guy (6'2", 260lbs powerlifter) and I found the seats incredibly uncomfortable with minimal leg room, especially in a window seat. Now, I full understand that being smaller may change my view but even if I was 80lbs less, my legs would be the same size and I was sandwiched between my seat and the seat in front of me.

Horrible. This was not first class. This was a connecting flight whi h was late. My original flight never came. I hated the fact that delta gave me a connecting flight from New York to Orlando Florida. No meals and the television screens were not working. There wasn't even any power to charge your phones. This is NOT FIRST CLASS DELTA!!! Do better next time!

The food from Lagos to Amsterdam was was very poor compared to AMS-YYZ

The flight was again delayed for more then 2 hours with some lousy explanation regarding the reason of the delay. Although the flight was delayed for more than 2 hours, no refreshments were offered (according to EU regulations). Last 4 flights on KLM - always at least 2 hrs late. So be prepared that you cannot plan anything with KLM.

The flight was delayed for 2 hrs. Because they didn’t have a crew to fly. And it is not a first time for klm to do that. Last time they cancelled my filght and rebooked me 3 days later. Not reliable airline

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Booked connecting flights with KlM. My serving flight was the furthest part of the airport. On arrival in Zurich. My two cases arrived but only one carry on belong to my son. His three suitcase didn't arrive. After enquiring we discovered they were still in Amsterdam. We landed at 11.12. We eventually left the airport just after one.

Seats are fair enough for medium tall people. Good food all the trip. Fight attendances are warm

I thought KLM was the best airline but the Lima - Amsterdam was 1 hours late, the Brussels - Amsterdam was 2.30 hours late and the Amsterdam - Lima was 30 minutes late

The food was ok. The crew seemed like they were cranky. I had one guy get mad at me for passing in between the storage area to get to the other toilet. I can understand if it's not allowed but reprimanding me like I'm a student saying "This is the last time!" was not appropriate. During my meal time, there was a French family around me. No problems there but when we usually have meals, they are supposed to put their chair in the upright position. These people did not do it and the steward did not tell them to raise their seat in the upright position. However, I was told to do so! So, me and another person next to me had to eat with the monitor almost touching our faces. Furthermore, a lady in front of me was putting her feet up and preventing another elder passenger from putting her seat back. To make it worse, she was continuously hitting her back into her seat, shaking my monitor while I was watching a movie. A crew member did speak to her about it but then she accused me of pushing her seat forward! The crew member gave me a death stare and told me to stop pushing the seat forward. I did not even touch her seat at all, if I did, she would know it. Her boyfriend also stood up and tried to push her seat even further past the maximum decline to no avail. None of these people were reprimanded but the steward, some bald guy, was extremely friendly with them and did not even try to instruct them to do anything until it was time to land. I resisted the urge to really argue with them because I would have obviously been seen as the aggressor (I have no idea why). I hardly said anything on this flight except "more wine please" and "sorry" if I bumped into someone accidentally. Overall, it was an annoying flight and I had to resist the urge to yell at the steward and the people he was overly friendly with. The happiest moment of this flight was leaving it.

Overall a good experience. We were disappointed when we had to check our carry on due to the plane being full. KLM hadn’t notified us and we had valuable items in the carry on but they still made us check it. Some of the food was great and some was mediocre. Crew is really kind and funny.

One of the vstewardeses wanted to bump me of the plane for absolutely nothing. There is CCTV in the plane ans everything can be verified. Very disappointing , you all will see, o other 5 years and the passangers who does not smile to flight attendent will be bumped off...

Cathay Pacific seems to be an airline in trouble and on its way out. Lots of broken or poorly functioning things like entertainment screens, seats, and enough well trained staff to handle a full flight. Sad...

The flight crew was exceptionally good. Personal needs were well met. The food choices were very nice.

Excellent. Planes are a little older and could get some refurbishment, but besides that everything was excellent.

The boarding experience was as expected and went well. The plane's economy seating plan is not designed for a positive customer experience but rather for company profit. When the passenger in front of me reclined, the distance from the screen to my face was the span of my hand (thumb tip to pinky fingertip). There is no such thing as personal space in this setting. This results in the domino effect, for when I recline the person in back of me reclines and so it goes. This is not to say that reclining is the answer as the experience is not increased, but simply managed.

While I was in great pain, the seat was sufficiently comfortable to allow me to rest and not be in so much pain.

we were upgraded which was a blessing and tender mercy for us. I fell the day before and was in extreme pain from knee to shoulder. Sitting in a more comfortable seat during the flight was an unexpected blessing and experience.

Very poor check-in experience, and flight meal service was very disappointing with no drinks service or hot meal.

Seats were very comfortable. Crew were excellent. Food very good.

Flight crew was especially thoughtful and attentive, made sure our seats were comfortable so we could rest on the long flight

The aircraft was slightly newer but the food was very bad. Bland and uninteresting. Nothing special at all.

Horrible experience. They "GAME" with seats they decided to play where you can`t select or get seat during check-in without paying and then forcing you to stay long line at the Customer Service at the gate to get a boarding ticket with seat assigned is pathetic. Will never fly with United again!

So terrible. They would not rebook me for a flight until 2 days. I had to spend so much money to get my own flight. They were rude and not helpful.

Overall a good experience, the flight was on time, the crew very attentive and friendly. However the seats are too cramped, there is no space, and as soon as the person in front reclines the seat, it's literally in your face.

Bag lost. Lost bag recovery process is an unsatisfying customer experience. Because 1) bag is still lost but also 2) the process is outdated and form-heavy and 3) in our case also involved a long line.

Wheelchair was the excellent service. I didn’t have any food or used entertainment. Overall for my trip experience was excellent. Thank you very much and keep up good work. Best regards

We were very impressed with Swiss Air. The service was exceptional. Unfortunately, we had a baby behind us that screamed for hours. , It was a nightmare, though I completely understand that it was not Swiss Airs fault.

We had to move to terminal 5 for the next part of our trip. Very un-organized and difficult.

Missed connecting train since flight was late into Zurich and I had to stay at airport hotel because of it as well as I had to repurchase train ticket

Cons: "Flight was completely full and certain passengers were belligerent about wearing face masks. The cabin crew did not enforce mask wearing, stating “we are not the police”"
Pros: "Nothing. There was no flight. The flight was cancelled and you did not notify us. We found it out ourselves by accident. We tried to contact you guys but we could not call or anything other. You guys suck"
Cons: "Notify your customers when the flight is cancelled. Thats the least you can do. Very unprofessional"

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Cape Town Intl (CPT)South Africa

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