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 32% 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 long is the flight from Asia to South Africa?

On average, it takes 16h 15m 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 19h 55m.

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

Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air 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 9 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 098 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 039Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 2 - Fri, Oct 9

11:05 - 13:25

BOM

JNB

29h 50m

1 stop

14:30 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

32h 05m

1 stop

R8 055Ethiopian Air

Sun, Aug 2 - Fri, Oct 9

11:05 - 3:55

BOM

JNB

20h 20m

1 stop

22:50 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

23h 45m

1 stop

R8 071Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8

21:00 - 8:20

SIN

JNB

17h 20m

1 stop

9:45 - 9:40

JNB

SIN

17h 55m

1 stop

R11 813Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26

21:00 - 8:20

SIN

JNB

17h 20m

1 stop

9:45 - 9:40

JNB

SIN

17h 55m

1 stop

R11 829Etihad Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Aug 26

21:00 - 8:15

BKK

JNB

16h 15m

1 stop

14:05 - 13:25

JNB

BKK

18h 20m

1 stop

R11 976Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17

21:05 - 20:10

BKK

JNB

28h 05m

2 stops

14:05 - 19:25

JNB

BKK

24h 20m

1 stop

R12 123Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 4 - Thu, Sep 17

21:05 - 7:45

TPE

JNB

16h 40m

1 stop

11:10 - 9:50

JNB

TPE

16h 40m

1 stop

R15 816Cathay Pacific

Sun, Jul 26 - Wed, Sep 9

0:30 - 20:35

TPE

JNB

26h 05m

1 stop

13:30 - 16:15

JNB

TPE

20h 45m

1 stop

R15 849Emirates

Wed, Aug 26 - Thu, Sep 3

0:30 - 5:30

TPE

JNB

35h 00m

1 stop

19:10 - 16:15

JNB

TPE

39h 05m

1 stop

R16 355Emirates

Sun, Aug 2 - Mon, Aug 31

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Qatar Airways flights from Asia to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Nov 24

SIN19:30Singapore Changi

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 3

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 30m

1 stop

SIN21:15Singapore Changi

R14 100

Qatar Airways

Aug 31

BKK9:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

28h 55m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 11

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

1 stop

BKK19:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R14 672

Qatar Airways

Aug 31

BKK9:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

28h 15m

1 stop

JNB9:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 11

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

BKK13:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R14 721

Ethiopian Air flights from Asia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Aug 2

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 039

Ethiopian Air

Aug 2

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 05m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 055

Ethiopian Air

Aug 1

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20h 20m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 8

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R8 071

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MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 2/8

11:05-13:25

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

14:30-2:05

1 stop32h 05m

R8 039

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 2/8

11:05-13:25

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/10

14:30-2:05

1 stop32h 05m

R8 055

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sat 1/8

11:05-3:55

1 stop20h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

22:50-2:05

1 stop23h 45m

R8 071

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Tue 11/8

21:00-8:20

1 stop17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

9:45-9:40

1 stop17h 55m

R11 813

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Tue 11/8

21:00-8:20

1 stop17h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 26/8

9:45-9:40

1 stop17h 55m

R11 829

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 4/9

21:00-8:15

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:05-13:25

1 stop18h 20m

R11 976

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 4/9

21:05-20:10

2 stops28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

14:05-19:25

1 stop24h 20m

R12 123

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Taipei CityJohannesburg

TPE - JNB

TPEJNB

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Sun 26/7

21:05-7:45

1 stop16h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

11:10-9:50

1 stop16h 40m

R15 816

Taipei CityJohannesburg

TPE - JNB

TPEJNB

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Wed 26/8

0:30-20:35

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:30-16:15

1 stop20h 45m

R15 849

Taipei CityJohannesburg

TPE - JNB

TPEJNB

Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl

Sun 2/8

0:30-5:30

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

19:10-16:15

1 stop39h 05m

R16 355

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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 803, 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 August to fly from Asia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 555.

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 743 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 568 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 390
Fastest flight time	10h 40m
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 390

The fastest flight from Asia to South Africa takes 10h 40m

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 9 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 137	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 292	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 431	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 628 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 999	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 479 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom R10 249	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 157 reviews	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 255	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 413 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 561	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 573 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R11 153	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 228 reviews	Search China Eastern flights

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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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