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

As of January 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.

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Cathay Pacific and Qatar 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 9 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, 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 18h 45m 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 25m.

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 January 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 - 20:10

BOM

JNB

12h 35m

1 stop

8:20 - 2:05

JNB

BOM

14h 15m

1 stop

R6 986Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20

6:45 - 0:25

BOM

JNB

21h 10m

1 stop

17:00 - 1:30

JNB

BOM

29h 00m

1 stop

R7 033Kenya Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Mar 25

19:25 - 8:20

SIN

JNB

18h 55m

1 stop

9:50 - 9:35

JNB

SIN

17h 45m

1 stop

R10 715Etihad Airways

Sat, Mar 14 - Sat, Mar 21

9:50 - 8:20

KUL

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

9:50 - 19:45

JNB

KUL

27h 55m

1 stop

R10 715Etihad Airways

Fri, May 1 - Fri, May 29

18:25 - 16:35

KUL

JNB

28h 10m

1 stop

22:20 - 21:50

JNB

KUL

17h 30m

1 stop

R10 967Emirates

Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Mar 31

2:00 - 20:35

KUL

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

22:20 - 8:35

JNB

KUL

28h 15m

1 stop

R11 014Emirates

Wed, May 27 - Sun, Jun 7

9:55 - 17:30

DEL

CPT

35h 05m

1 stop

12:35 - 8:30

CPT

DEL

16h 25m

1 stop

R11 077Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

9:55 - 17:30

DEL

CPT

35h 05m

1 stop

12:35 - 14:55

CPT

DEL

22h 50m

1 stop

R11 124Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

13:35 - 7:25

SHA

JNB

23h 50m

1 stop

11:10 - 12:05

JNB

SHA

18h 55m

1 stop

R15 655Cathay Pacific

Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Jul 1

13:20 - 7:55

SHA

JNB

24h 35m

1 stop

11:10 - 12:05

JNB

SHA

18h 55m

1 stop

R15 766Cathay Pacific

Thu, May 14 - Mon, May 18

Ethiopian Air flights from Asia to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 6

BOM11:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

12h 35m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 20

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 15m

1 stop

BOM2:05Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R6 986

Ethiopian Air

Feb 8

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

20h 35m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 11

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

BOM2:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 253

Ethiopian Air

Feb 5

BOM10:50Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 8

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

14h 45m

1 stop

BOM2:35Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 725

Kenya Airways flights from Asia to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Feb 11

BOM2:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

11h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 25

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

BOM1:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 033

Kenya Airways

Mar 19

BOM2:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 28

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

BOM1:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 065

Kenya Airways

Mar 17

BOM2:40Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

25h 15m

1 stop

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 6

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

1 stop

BOM1:30Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

R7 112

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Price

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 6/4

11:05-20:10

1 stop12h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

8:20-2:05

1 stop14h 15m

R6 986

MumbaiJohannesburg

BOM - JNB

BOMJNB

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 12/2

6:45-0:25

1 stop21h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

17:00-1:30

1 stop29h 00m

R7 033

SingaporeJohannesburg

SIN - JNB

SINJNB

Singapore Changi

Sat 14/3

19:25-8:20

1 stop18h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/3

9:50-9:35

1 stop17h 45m

R10 715

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Fri 1/5

9:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

9:50-19:45

1 stop27h 55m

R10 715

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 25/3

18:25-16:35

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

22:20-21:50

1 stop17h 30m

R10 967

Kuala LumpurJohannesburg

KUL - JNB

KULJNB

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 27/5

2:00-20:35

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

22:20-8:35

1 stop28h 15m

R11 014

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 4/3

9:55-17:30

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

12:35-8:30

1 stop16h 25m

R11 077

New DelhiCape Town

DEL - CPT

DELCPT

New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl

Wed 25/2

9:55-17:30

1 stop35h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/3

12:35-14:55

1 stop22h 50m

R11 124

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Mon 2/3

13:35-7:25

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/7

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R15 655

ShanghaiJohannesburg

SHA - JNB

SHAJNB

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Thu 14/5

13:20-7:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

11:10-12:05

1 stop18h 55m

R15 766

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R10 621, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until October to fly from Asia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R10 951.

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 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 R11 835 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 093 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 66% 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	Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri and Sun
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 on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Singapore Airlines and Air China..

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

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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 January 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R6 737	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 292 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R7 233	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 955 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R7 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 375 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 181	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R9 877	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 149 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Air China	PriceFrom R10 091	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 138 reviews	Search Air China flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R10 171	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 441 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R10 559	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 490 reviews	Search Emirates flights
China Eastern	PriceFrom R10 741	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 192 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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