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

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

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific 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 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 May 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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13:50 - 8:20

BOM

JNB

22h 00m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:10

JNB

BOM

17h 50m

1 stop

R8 348Etihad Airways

Wed, Jun 17 - Thu, Jun 25

8:00 - 19:40

BOM

JNB

15h 10m

1 stop

12:50 - 6:05

JNB

BOM

13h 45m

1 stop

R8 529Uganda Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Wed, Nov 4

15:55 - 4:00

DEL

JNB

15h 35m

1 stop

12:40 - 8:55

JNB

DEL

16h 45m

1 stop

R11 125Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22

15:55 - 10:30

DEL

JNB

22h 05m

1 stop

20:55 - 14:35

JNB

DEL

14h 10m

1 stop

R11 142Qatar Airways

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17

21:55 - 19:20

DEL

JNB

24h 55m

1 stop

20:25 - 20:05

JNB

DEL

20h 10m

1 stop

R11 339Singapore Airlines

Sun, Oct 4 - Wed, Oct 14

0:20 - 13:00

ICN

CPT

19h 40m

1 stop

13:50 - 16:00

CPT

ICN

19h 10m

1 stop

R13 738Ethiopian Air

Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 5

0:20 - 14:10

ICN

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

13:50 - 16:00

CPT

ICN

19h 10m

1 stop

R14 231Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jun 7 - Thu, Jun 18

12:35 - 9:25

ICN

CPT

27h 50m

2 stops

10:40 - 15:40

CPT

ICN

22h 00m

2 stops

R14 724Singapore Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

16:00 - 7:40

HND

JNB

46h 40m

2 stops

10:10 - 20:00

JNB

HND

26h 50m

2 stops

R19 687Air China

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24

16:00 - 7:40

HND

JNB

46h 40m

2 stops

10:10 - 20:00

JNB

HND

26h 50m

2 stops

R19 720Air China

Wed, Jun 17 - Wed, Jun 24

Oman Air flights from Asia to South Africa

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Oman Air

Nov 9

MNL7:15Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

31h 25m

2 stops

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 12

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

49h 45m

2 stops

MNL21:30Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl

R17 732

Oman Air

May 25

BKK19:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

37h 50m

2 stops

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 15

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

55h 40m

2 stops

BKK8:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R19 901

Etihad Airways flights from Asia to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Jun 17

BOM13:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

22h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BOM7:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 348

Etihad Airways

Jun 17

BOM5:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 35m

1 stop

BOM19:55Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 562

Etihad Airways

Sept 16

BOM5:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 23

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BOM7:10Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 627

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 17/6

13:50-8:20

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/6

9:50-7:10

1 stop17h 50m

R8 348

Fastest return journey

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 22/10

8:00-19:40

1 stop15h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

12:50-6:05

1 stop13h 45m

R8 529

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Tue 15/9

15:55-4:00

1 stop15h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

12:40-8:55

1 stop16h 45m

R11 125

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 10/6

15:55-10:30

1 stop22h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

20:55-14:35

1 stop14h 10m

R11 142

New DelhiJohannesburg

DEL - JNB

DELJNB

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Sun 4/10

21:55-19:20

1 stop24h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

20:25-20:05

1 stop20h 10m

R11 339

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Fri 29/5

0:20-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R13 738

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/6

0:20-14:10

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 18/6

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R14 231

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Thu 5/11

12:35-9:25

2 stops27h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/11

10:40-15:40

2 stops22h 00m

R14 724

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 17/6

16:00-7:40

2 stops46h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

10:10-20:00

2 stops26h 50m

R19 687

TokyoJohannesburg

HND - JNB

HNDJNB

Tokyo Haneda

Wed 17/6

16:00-7:40

2 stops46h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

10:10-20:00

2 stops26h 50m

R19 720

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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 R10 271, 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 649.

What is the cheapest Asia to South Africa flight route?

Fly from Singapore Changi 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 147 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 553 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 76% on your flight if you consider stops on a Asia to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	10h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in South Africa	65 airports

The fastest flight from Asia to South Africa takes 10h 35m

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 May 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
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 285	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 439 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 485	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 572 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 589	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R10 208	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 305 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 314	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 331 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 449	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 515 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Air China	PriceFrom R10 539	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 149 reviews	Search Air China flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 218	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 211 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Asia to South Africa?

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from Asia to South Africa?

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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