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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results for flights to Cape Town, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheap First Class Flight Deals to Cape Town

 
These are the cheapest deals for flights from the United States to Cape Town 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 round-trip flight deals to Cape Town

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 23
Emirates Logo
11:20 am - 4:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 8:50 am
CPT
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JFK
25h 35m
1 stop
$22,402Emirates
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 31
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11:20 am - 4:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
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6:25 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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JFK
26h 00m
1 stop
$22,654Emirates
Thu, May 21 - Sun, May 31
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11:20 am - 4:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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JFK
26h 00m
1 stop
$22,727Emirates
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Emirates Logo
11:20 am - 4:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 8:50 am
CPT
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JFK
25h 35m
1 stop
$22,924Emirates
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Sep 1
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11:20 am - 4:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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JFK
26h 00m
1 stop
$22,985Emirates
Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 21
Emirates Logo
11:20 am - 4:40 pm
JFK
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CPT
23h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 8:50 am
CPT
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JFK
25h 35m
1 stop
$23,010Emirates
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
Emirates Logo
10:55 am - 4:40 pm
IAD
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CPT
23h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 8:40 am
CPT
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IAD
25h 25m
1 stop
$23,019Emirates
Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 12
Emirates Logo
10:55 am - 4:40 pm
IAD
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CPT
23h 45m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 8:40 am
CPT
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IAD
25h 25m
1 stop
$23,089Emirates
Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 31
Emirates Logo
11:00 pm - 11:30 am
JFK
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CPT
30h 30m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:15 pm - 2:25 pm
CPT
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JFK
31h 10m
1 stop
$23,356Emirates
Fri, Aug 14 - Tue, Sep 1
Emirates Logo
11:55 pm - 11:30 am
EWR
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CPT
29h 35m
2 stops
Emirates Logo
6:25 pm - 9:20 pm
CPT
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EWR
32h 55m
2 stops
$23,744Emirates

When to book first class flights to Cape Town

Are your dates flexible? We break down the daily and monthly prices for first 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 first 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 first 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 first class flights

  • Which airlines provide chauffeur-driven transfers on first-class flights to Cape Town?

    Emirates offers a complimentary chauffeur-driven transfer service to travelers on first-class flights to Cape Town. However, this service is subject to availability, and passengers are advised to book their transfers in advance. Passengers can enjoy the comfort of a luxury car or SUV with a professional and knowledgeable driver to ensure a seamless travel experience.

  • Which airline has showers on its first-class flights to Cape Town?

    British Airways’ first-class cabins on some of their Boeing 777-300ER and Airbus A380 aircraft feature private, fully enclosed suites that include showers for passengers to freshen up during the flight. Passengers on first-class flights to Cape Town can request time slots and enjoy the experience of washing up during the flight.

  • Which airline lounge offers the best first-class amenities for passengers on first-class flights to Cape Town?

    The British Airways lounge at Cape Town International Airport is located in the international departures area. The lounge is available for eligible British Airways passengers, including those on first-class flights to Cape Town. The lounge offers complimentary food and beverages, Wi-Fi, workstations, and shower facilities.

  • Which airline has a good luggage policy on first-class flights to Cape Town?

    Lufthansa is a good airline to consider for first-class flights to Cape Town when it comes to the luggage policy. Lufthansa's first-class baggage allowance is quite generous, allowing passengers to take more bags and heavier bags than most airlines. Passengers traveling in first class with Lufthansa are allowed to check up to three luggage pieces, each weighing up to 70 lbs. They can also bring two carry-on bags with them on board, each weighing up to 17 lbs.

  • How long is a flight to Cape Town?

    Flights from Windhoek Hosea Kutako Intl Airport2h 07m
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    Flights from Walvis Bay2h 10m
    Flights from Gaborone2h 04m
  • What is the most popular airline offering First Class flights to Cape Town?

    Among KAYAK users, Emirates is the most popular airline offering First Class seats on flights to Cape Town.

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

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

  • How does KAYAK find such good deals on First 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 First Class travelers.

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

    The highest-rated airline by KAYAK users offering first class flights to Cape Town is Delta, with an overall rating of 7.9.

Top tips for finding first class flights to Cape Town

  • Emirates' first-class cabin features private suites that offer a luxurious and exclusive flying experience for passengers on first-class flights to Cape Town. The suites are each enclosed by a door and high walls to provide full privacy to the passenger. The doors can be closed electronically or manually for complete privacy.
  • Passengers on first-class flights arriving at Cape Town Airport (CPT) can expect to receive an expedited exit process or special privileges. This can include access to fast-track immigration and customs lanes, priority baggage retrieval, and assistance from airline representatives.
  • Lufthansa offers priority baggage handling for its first-class passengers arriving at Cape Town International Airport (CPT). This service is intended to reduce wait times at baggage collection and provide a more comfortable and convenient travel experience for Lufthansa's first-class passengers. When first-class passengers arrive at CPT, they will be directed toward the priority baggage collection area by Lufthansa's airport staff.
  • Passengers on first-class flights to Cape Town with Emirates can enjoy a range of additional amenities and luxuries, including access to the onboard lounge, which is located at the rear of the upper deck. The onboard lounge is designed to be a social setting and features a full bar, serving a range of premium beverages.
  • SWISS Air offers premium bedding to its first-class passengers. These premium bedding includes a fluffy duvet, comfortable pillows, and a mattress topper to ensure maximum comfort during the flight. These amenities are part of the first-class cabin's personalization features that passengers on first-class flights to Cape Town will enjoy.
  • There are no direct flights in first class between United States and Cape Town so you’ll be flying with a layover.

Reviews of the 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 first 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8458 reviews
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
7.8Entertainment
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

8.0 ExcellentMatthew, May 2026
OKC - ATL
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Seats in Delta Main are unbelievably close to the seat in front of. Hard to get a backpack under the seat.

The flight was operated by Latam. The aircraft had a technical issue and the flight was delayed for the next day. They grounded other passengers to get their airplane assigned to my flight. Most of he ground staff don't speak English (Orlando Airport), but were very polite.The crew on the other hand could speak English and Portuguese. On board service was good.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Cree was organized and pleasant. Plane had good seating but as it’s a shuttle toilets hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned (eg. bins too full)

I liked that my son and I were reseated next to each other (we had different bookings). I liked that it was a directg flight and mostly on time. I liked that you provided pillows and blankets. Flight attendants were generally courteous. The messaging through wifi did not work well. The food was not good. Seats are very narrow and I felt slightly claustraphobic in the window seat.

Overall a good experience, but no wifi available for free or for purchase and we got wet from condensation or other water source during descent.

Some crew were unfriendly or in some cases just straight up rude.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

Standard flight with a drinks and a snack- overall very quick flight. The flight attendants were very strict, bordered on rude.

Terrible, horrible, disappointing- without telling us they changed planes and moved and separated our seats to opposite sides - said they changed seats putting us together - got to airport to find no, they did not - we sat opposing sides of plane - food overly salty to inedible, never saw stewardess but once - it was terrible

not sure why you ask about food, I n3ver get food on flights except maybe cookies or pretzels. wifi was slow and in and out most of the flight not good.

The crew was very attentive through out the flight. Seats were comfortable, nice flight bag with pillow and blanket. Food was okay, since it was a overnight flight seemed to go by fast.

The flight attendant on my side of business class seemed like a novice and did not provide good service. Otherwise the flight was good and the entertainment system was very good. No free WiFi.

Cancelled BOYH legs of our flight home 30 min before initial boarding

Cancelled the flight half hour before boarding. Then cancelled the connecting flight too.

Left early arrived early..right amount of talking from pilots..of course had to love the biscuit and water!

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

Someone switched seats in business class so they could sit together and we were left apart (3). Very disappointing. Staff did nothing

Somone switched seats to sit near friend causing us to be disconnected (3) business class. Very disappointed. Staff did nothing.

Boarding was orderly, pilot and flight attendants were nice, entertainment options were good, and low sodium meals were quite tasty.

The whole experience was excellent, O can say out from Miami the best airline to travel with for any European destination. Since the ground staff to the inflight crew attention was great, service on board 10 of 10. Finally the 380 is very confortable and nice to travel.

All crew except 1 were excellent. When I asked assistance with business class seat conversion to a bed (not being familiar as never used before but have numerous times with other airlines) crew member helped very reluctantly. I should have told her that business class seat conversion is totally different in each airline such as Delta, New Zealand Air and United. Sorry it was my 1st time with America Airlines. Now I know, I won't bother asking assistance in future.

1st class seats NOT REALLY 1st class or business class but like premier economy. Should be listed as such or named something else. I have flown 1st class with other airlines and they are nothing like it at all.

The seats in Premier Economy were very comfortable. The food was better than average. The way British Airways handled our seating was atrocious.

Worst airline in the world. They downgraded me from business class to economy with no compensation.

Flight delayed, connection was not at gate listed and so missed, staff were rude at Heathrow, phone tree stupid and difficult, took me 21 actual hours to reach my destination. Almost lost my hotel reservation after walking in a strange city alone after midnight because they would not put me up in a hotel at sfo or heathrow. I will never fly BA again and will tell all people and Instagram followers never to fly BA.

Overall ok. Best part has always been the sundae dessert.

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