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

As of April 2026, 89 flights take off from South Africa and land in Asia each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Mon, with 16% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

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

12 flights are operational daily from South Africa to Asia as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 13:00, with 45% of flights per day taking off at midday.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Asia?

The flight from South Africa to Asia depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg (a popular airport in South Africa) to Copenhagen (the most popular airport in Asia), then the flight time is 18h 05m on average. If you fly from Durban (another popular airport in South Africa) to Copenhagen, then the average flight time is 18h 35m.

Which airlines fly to Asia?

Qatar Airways, Emirates and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Asia from South Africa according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 35% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Asia. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to Asia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Asia

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Asia refresh daily.

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

As of April 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Asia.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Asia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Asia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Asia 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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12:40 - 13:45

JNB

BKK

20h 05m

1 stop

9:55 - 4:00

BKK

JNB

23h 05m

1 stop

R10 015Qatar Airways

Mon, Jun 8 - Fri, Jun 19

22:20 - 7:35

JNB

BKK

28h 15m

1 stop

9:30 - 20:35

BKK

JNB

16h 05m

1 stop

R10 031Emirates

Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16

22:20 - 19:05

JNB

BKK

15h 45m

1 stop

3:15 - 10:15

BKK

JNB

36h 00m

1 stop

R10 048Emirates

Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20

22:20 - 7:35

JNB

BKK

28h 15m

1 stop

9:30 - 20:35

BKK

JNB

16h 05m

1 stop

R10 065Emirates

Wed, May 13 - Sat, May 16

12:40 - 19:55

JNB

BKK

26h 15m

1 stop

2:30 - 9:00

BKK

JNB

35h 30m

1 stop

R10 098Qatar Airways

Fri, Jun 5 - Sun, Jun 14

9:50 - 18:30

JNB

HKT

27h 40m

2 stops

7:35 - 8:20

HKT

JNB

29h 45m

2 stops

R10 431Etihad Airways

Mon, Jun 15 - Tue, Jun 23

9:50 - 9:40

JNB

SIN

17h 50m

1 stop

21:00 - 8:20

SIN

JNB

17h 20m

1 stop

R10 431Etihad Airways

Sat, Jul 11 - Fri, Jul 31

13:45 - 23:00

JNB

HKG

27h 15m

1 stop

9:05 - 19:20

HKG

JNB

16h 15m

1 stop

R12 331Singapore Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 21

10:10 - 14:25

JNB

SHA

22h 15m

1 stop

22:30 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

39h 10m

2 stops

R16 830Air China

Wed, May 13 - Wed, Jun 3

10:10 - 16:55

JNB

SHA

24h 45m

2 stops

20:25 - 7:40

SHA

JNB

41h 15m

2 stops

R16 947Air China

Mon, Jun 1 - Sat, Jun 13

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Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Asia

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Qatar Airways

May 1

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m

1 stop

BKK19:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

May 4

BKK19:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

38h 00m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 948

Qatar Airways

May 20

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

BKK19:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

May 29

BKK19:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 981

Qatar Airways

Jun 8

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 05m

1 stop

BKK13:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Jun 19

BKK9:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 05m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 015

Emirates flights from South Africa to Asia

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Emirates

Apr 30

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 30m

1 stop

BKK7:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Jun 29

BKK1:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 40m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 848

Emirates

May 1

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

BKK19:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

May 8

BKK3:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 00m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 931

Emirates

May 13

JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 15m

1 stop

BKK7:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

May 16

BKK9:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 05m

1 stop

JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 031

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JNB - BKK

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

12:40-13:45

1 stop20h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 19/6

9:55-4:00

1 stop23h 05m

R10 015

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JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

22:20-7:35

1 stop28h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 16/5

9:30-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

R10 031

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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3:15-10:15

1 stop36h 00m

R10 048

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

22:20-7:35

1 stop28h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 16/5

9:30-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

R10 065

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

12:40-19:55

1 stop26h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 14/6

2:30-9:00

1 stop35h 30m

R10 098

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-18:30

2 stops27h 40m

Phuket City

Tue 23/6

7:35-8:20

2 stops29h 45m

R10 431

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JohannesburgSingapore

JNB - SIN

JNBSIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/7

9:50-9:40

1 stop17h 50m

Singapore Changi

Fri 31/7

21:00-8:20

1 stop17h 20m

R10 431

JohannesburgHong Kong

JNB - HKG

JNBHKG

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

13:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

Hong Kong Intl

Mon 21/9

9:05-19:20

1 stop16h 15m

R12 331

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

10:10-14:25

1 stop22h 15m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Wed 3/6

22:30-7:40

2 stops39h 10m

R16 830

JohannesburgShanghai

JNB - SHA

JNBSHA

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

10:10-16:55

2 stops24h 45m

Shanghai Hongqiao Intl

Sat 13/6

20:25-7:40

2 stops41h 15m

R16 947

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

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Asia?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Asia from South Africa, with most prices found around R12 314. If you don’t want to visit Asia in November, then you should wait until February to fly from South Africa, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R12 314.

What is the cheapest South Africa to Asia flight route?

Fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Singapore Changi for the best South Africa - Asia flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Asia from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Asia for around R10 644 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Asia from South Africa for as low as R10 265 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 44% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Asia flight.

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Best price found	R8 631
Fastest flight time	10h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in Asia	1 623 airports

The best one-way flight to Asia from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R8 631. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Asia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R13 018.

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

Direct flights go from South Africa to Asia every day.

There are 1 623 airports in Asia. From South Africa there are direct flights to Hong Kong Intl (HKG), Singapore Changi (SIN).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Asia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Asia?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Asia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Asia?
As of April 2026, there are 13 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Asia.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Asia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Asia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Asia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Asia 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 South Africa to Asia

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R3 247	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 003 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R8 380	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 505 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 480	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 434 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R9 053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 308 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 661	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 568 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 766	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R9 797	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 346 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air Mauritius	PriceFrom R9 870	Free Cancellation	Rating 0,0 0 reviews	Search Air Mauritius flights
Malaysia Airlines	PriceFrom R10 031	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 307 reviews	Search Malaysia Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R10 320	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 303 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights

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Yes momondo offers price alerts on flights to Asia from South Africa. After performing a search on this page you should be able to see the price alert set up feature. Simply provide a valid email address and momondo will instantly alert you when prices change.