Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates 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 33% 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.

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

As of August 2026, 93 flights take off from Asia and land in South Africa each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Asia to South Africa

How long is the flight from Asia to South Africa?

On average, it takes 16h 25m to fly from Asia to South Africa if you fly out of Bangkok (the most popular airport in Asia) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Incheon and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 20h 15m.

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 August 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.

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11:05 - 3:55BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 2:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R7 781Ethiopian Air

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

11:05 - 3:55BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 20m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 - 2:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R7 781Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 1 - Fri, Oct 30

6:45 - 10:55BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 1:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R7 926Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 29

11:05 - 8:20BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:50 - 19:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R8 748Etihad Airways

Thu, Dec 10 - Fri, Jan 8

6:45 - 0:15BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 5:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 00m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 554Kenya Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Jan 6

16:10 - 10:15DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 14:35CPT Cape Town Intl-DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

15h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 697Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

21:00 - 8:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:45 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

17h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 036Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30

11:05 - 17:30BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Johannesburg OR Tambo

20:25 - 2:05CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

26h 10m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Addis Ababa Bole

R11 052Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 25 - Sat, Sep 26

11:05 - 14:10BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

19:30 - 2:40CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

27h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 326Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

10:20 - 4:00SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 21:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

18h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 777Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

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4:05 - 13:25BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 506Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18

4:05 - 13:25BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 50m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 2:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

32h 05m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R8 732Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 15 - Tue, Aug 18

6:45 - 13:35BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

14:25 - 1:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

31h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 425Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Thu, Nov 12

6:45 - 13:35BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 20m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

23:25 - 1:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22h 35m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R9 908Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 15 - Wed, Nov 11

23:05 - 8:25BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

12h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

17:00 - 5:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

33h 10m1 stop Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R11 310Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Aug 20

4:05 - 13:00BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

12h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

12:20 - 1:30CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

33h 40m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

R12 099Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Mon, Nov 2

3:15 - 9:10SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 15:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

36h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 145Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Fri, Aug 21

5:20 - 18:05BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

16h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

20:00 - 13:55CPT Cape Town Intl-BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

14h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R14 628Emirates

Wed, Aug 12 - Thu, Nov 5

21:00 - 20:35SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:05 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

19h 25m2 stops Dubai Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl

R16 417Emirates

Tue, Aug 11 - Fri, Aug 21

1:20 - 4:00ICN Incheon Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 17:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ICN Incheon Intl

37h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R18 978Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Wed, Aug 19

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14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R18 269Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R18 382Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R18 414Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 14

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R18 994Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30

1:30 - 6:10SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

10h 40mdirect

13:40 - 6:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R19 397Singapore Airlines

Tue, Jan 19 - Tue, Feb 9

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R19 719Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R20 428Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R21 298Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R21 975Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16

14:15 - 19:20SIN Singapore Changi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

11h 05mdirect

20:25 - 13:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-SIN Singapore Changi

10h 35mdirect

R22 571Singapore Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

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Ethiopian Air flights from Asia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 31

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 6

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 781

Ethiopian Air

Nov 5

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 13

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

BOM2:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 814

Ethiopian Air

Sept 23

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 862

Kenya Airways flights from Asia to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Aug 29

BOM6:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 29

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 10m

1 stop

BOM1:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 926

Kenya Airways

Aug 15

BOM6:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

34h 20m

1 stop

CPT13:35Cape Town Intl

Nov 12

CPT14:25Cape Town Intl

31h 35m

1 stop

BOM1:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R9 425

Kenya Airways

Oct 8

BOM6:45Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

21h 00m

1 stop

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 6

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 00m

1 stop

BOM5:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R9 554

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 20/10

11:05-3:55

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

8:20-2:35

1 stop14h 45m

R7 781

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 1/9

11:05-3:55

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

8:20-2:35

1 stop14h 45m

R7 781

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 29/8

6:45-10:55

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

17:00-1:40

1 stop29h 10m

R7 926

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 10/12

11:05-8:20

1 stop24h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/1

9:50-19:40

1 stop30h 20m

R8 748

Fastest return journey

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 8/10

6:45-0:15

1 stop21h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/1

12:05-5:35

1 stop14h 00m

R9 554

New DelhiCape Town

DEL New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Mon 21/9

16:10-10:15

1 stop21h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 30/9

19:30-14:35

1 stop15h 35m

R10 697

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN Singapore Changi - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Wed 23/9

21:00-8:20

1 stop17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

9:45-9:40

1 stop17h 55m

R11 036

MumbaiCape Town

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 25/9

11:05-17:30

2 stops33h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 26/9

20:25-2:05

2 stops26h 10m

R11 052

MumbaiCape Town

BOM Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

BOMCPT

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 3/9

11:05-14:10

1 stop30h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 16/9

19:30-2:40

1 stop27h 40m

R11 326

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN Singapore Changi - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Sun 6/9

10:20-4:00

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/9

20:55-21:15

1 stop18h 20m

R11 777

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 745, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in September, then you should wait until November to fly from Asia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 954.

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 887 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 632 on momondo.

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

There are 2 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	R19 026
Fastest flight time	11h 05m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Asia in the past 72 hours is R19 026. The best return flight deal from Asia to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R19 352.

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 August 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 051	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 740 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 162	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 023 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 299	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 649 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 859	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 504 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom R10 106	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 160 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 1 445 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 414	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 584 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R10 998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 232 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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