Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Asia according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Asia to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Asia to South Africa

How many flights depart from Asia to South Africa on average per week?

As of July 2026, 97 flights take off from Asia and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 15% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Asia to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Asia to South Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Asia to South Africa?

As of July 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Asia to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Asia to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Asia to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

R5 059 Cheap Flights from Asia to South Africa in 2026

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11:05 - 13:25

BOM

JNB

29h 50m

1 stop

14:30 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

32h 05m

1 stop

R8 421Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 22 - Tue, Sep 1

11:05 - 13:25

BOM

JNB

29h 50m

1 stop

14:30 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

32h 05m

1 stop

R8 552Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

11:05 - 20:10

BOM

JNB

12h 35m

1 stop

8:20 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

14h 15m

1 stop

R8 633Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 3 - Thu, Oct 8

4:40 - 8:20

BOM

JNB

31h 10m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:00

JNB

BOM

17h 40m

1 stop

R8 894Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Jan 19

21:40 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

16h 40m

1 stop

9:50 - 8:05

JNB

KUL

16h 15m

1 stop

R10 755Etihad Airways

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 24

23:50 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

26h 30m

1 stop

20:25 - 15:30

JNB

ICN

36h 05m

1 stop

R11 359Singapore Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

23:50 - 19:20

ICN

JNB

26h 30m

1 stop

20:25 - 9:50

JNB

ICN

30h 25m

1 stop

R11 408Singapore Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 2

19:40 - 9:10

SIN

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 14:55

JNB

SIN

19h 10m

1 stop

R12 485Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

19:40 - 9:10

SIN

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

13:45 - 14:55

JNB

SIN

19h 10m

1 stop

R12 501Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28

1:40 - 5:30

SIN

JNB

33h 50m

1 stop

10:05 - 14:05

JNB

SIN

46h 00m

1 stop

R13 742Emirates

Sat, Aug 15 - Mon, Aug 31

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Singapore Airlines flights from Asia to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines

Sept 4

ICN23:50Incheon Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m

1 stop

ICN15:30Incheon Intl

R11 359

Singapore Airlines

Sept 27

ICN23:50Incheon Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 2

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

1 stop

ICN9:50Incheon Intl

R11 408

Singapore Airlines

Oct 13

ICN23:50Incheon Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 24

JNB20:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 15m

1 stop

ICN15:40Incheon Intl

R11 457

Qatar Airways flights from Asia to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Sept 26

KUL20:20Kuala Lumpur Intl

18h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 2

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 05m

1 stop

KUL15:10Kuala Lumpur Intl

R12 436

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

SIN19:40Singapore Changi

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 28

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m

1 stop

SIN14:55Singapore Changi

R12 485

Qatar Airways

Oct 14

SIN19:40Singapore Changi

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 28

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 10m

1 stop

SIN14:55Singapore Changi

R12 501

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 22/8

11:05-13:25

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

14:30-2:05

1 stop32h 05m

R8 421

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 6/10

11:05-13:25

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

14:30-2:05

1 stop32h 05m

R8 552

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 3/10

11:05-20:10

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

8:20-2:05

1 stop14h 15m

R8 633

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 28/10

4:40-8:20

1 stop31h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/1

9:50-7:00

1 stop17h 40m

R8 894

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Tue 3/11

21:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

9:50-8:05

1 stop16h 15m

R10 755

IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Fri 4/9

23:50-19:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

20:25-15:30

1 stop36h 05m

R11 359

IncheonJohannesburg

ICN - JNB

ICNJNB

Incheon Intl

Sun 27/9

23:50-19:20

1 stop26h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

20:25-9:50

1 stop30h 25m

R11 408

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Wed 14/10

19:40-9:10

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

13:45-14:55

1 stop19h 10m

R12 485

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Wed 14/10

19:40-9:10

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

13:45-14:55

1 stop19h 10m

R12 501

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Sat 15/8

1:40-5:30

1 stop33h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

10:05-14:05

1 stop46h 00m

R13 742

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Asia to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Asia is in November. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 988, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in November, then you should wait until October to fly from Asia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 559.

What is the cheapest Asia to South Africa flight route?

Fly from Hong Kong Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Asia - South Africa flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight from Asia to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Asia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R12 405 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Asia for as low as R11 555 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Asia to South Africa flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on Asia to South Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Asia to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 85% on your flight if you consider stops on a Asia to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R21 365
Fastest flight time	11h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best flight deal from Asia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R21 365

The fastest flight from Asia to South Africa takes 11h 05m

Direct flights go from Asia to South Africa every day.

There are 65 airports in South Africa. From Asia there are direct flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Asia to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Asia to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Asia to South Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Asia to South Africa?
As of July 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from for flights from Asia to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Asia to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Asia to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The necessary travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Asia to South Africa

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Asia to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R6 130	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 742 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 503	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 420	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 605 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 987	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 471 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom R10 237	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 157 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 243	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 403 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 787	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 560 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 141	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 226 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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Finding the right flight to South Africa from Asia is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

Can I find flights from Asia to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to South Africa from Asia on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to South Africa from Asia.

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