Which airlines fly to Thailand?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Thailand from South Africa according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Thailand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from South Africa to Thailand?

The flight from South Africa to Thailand 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 Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport (the most popular airport in Thailand), then the flight time is 15h 45m on average. If you fly from Durban (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, then the average flight time is 16h 45m.

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

Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Thailand

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

Prices for flights from South Africa to Thailand are updated daily.

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

There are 10 operators available for flights from South Africa to Thailand as of November 2026.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Thailand.

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

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Thailand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Thailand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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9:50 - 7:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:55 - 8:15BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 174Etihad Airways

Thu, Mar 25 - Wed, Mar 31

9:50 - 11:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

20h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:30 - 8:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 174Etihad Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Wed, Mar 17

11:00 - 11:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:45 - 7:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 324Cathay Pacific

Mon, Feb 22 - Fri, Mar 12

11:00 - 11:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:45 - 7:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 341Cathay Pacific

Tue, Nov 24 - Sun, Dec 6

22:20 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

28h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:15 - 16:15BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 374Emirates

Thu, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 14

22:15 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

15h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

9:25 - 5:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 374Emirates

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 15

13:45 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:55 - 15:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 774Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 14

20:20 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:55 - 3:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 891Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 10

14:30 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 - 13:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 541Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 30

14:30 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:55 - 13:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 625Ethiopian Air

Thu, Jan 7 - Wed, Jan 20

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9:50 - 11:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

20h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:15 - 8:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 157Etihad Airways

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 21

9:50 - 23:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

32h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:40 - 8:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 174Etihad Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Fri, Feb 26

13:45 - 14:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:55 - 8:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 224Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 24

13:45 - 18:50JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:15 - 8:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 224Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15 - Sat, Nov 21

22:15 - 10:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

30h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

11:10 - 5:35DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 691Emirates

Tue, Nov 17 - Tue, Nov 24

13:25 - 20:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

25h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

11:10 - 16:40DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 30m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 691Emirates

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Nov 24

13:45 - 19:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:55 - 3:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R10 707Qatar Airways

Thu, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 10

13:45 - 6:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

35h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:55 - 15:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 291Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Feb 28

14:30 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:35 - 13:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 892Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 18 - Thu, Nov 26

14:30 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:35 - 13:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R11 892Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 17 - Thu, Nov 26

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Cathay Pacific

Nov 24

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m

1 stop

BKK11:20Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Dec 6

BKK11:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 340

Cathay Pacific

Nov 24

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m

1 stop

BKK18:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Dec 6

BKK17:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 25m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 474

Cathay Pacific

Jan 18

JNB11:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

BKK14:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Jan 23

BKK11:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 507

Emirates flights from South Africa to Thailand

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Emirates

Jan 27

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m

1 stop

DMK8:10Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Feb 10

DMK11:10Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB16:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 507

Emirates

May 10

JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 25m

1 stop

DMK20:35Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

May 15

DMK9:15Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

30h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 624

Emirates

Nov 24

JNB10:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m

1 stop

DMK20:10Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Nov 29

DMK11:10Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

23h 25m

1 stop

JNB5:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 657

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Thu 25/3

9:50-7:15

1 stop16h 25m

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19:55-8:15

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R10 174

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9:50-11:35

1 stop20h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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8:30-8:25

1 stop28h 55m

R10 174

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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12:45-7:25

1 stop23h 40m

R10 324

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/11

11:00-11:20

1 stop19h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 6/12

11:45-7:25

1 stop24h 40m

R10 340

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/4

22:20-7:35

1 stop28h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 14/4

2:15-16:15

1 stop19h 00m

R10 374

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/2

22:15-18:40

1 stop15h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 15/3

9:25-5:35

1 stop25h 10m

R10 374

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/2

13:45-19:25

1 stop24h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 14/3

18:55-15:35

1 stop25h 40m

R10 774

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/11

20:20-19:25

1 stop18h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 10/12

18:55-3:55

1 stop38h 00m

R10 891

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/3

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 30/3

1:50-13:30

1 stop16h 40m

R11 541

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/1

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 20/1

1:55-13:30

1 stop16h 35m

R11 625

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Thailand?

In general, May is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Thailand. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R11 208. If you aren’t able to travel to Thailand during the month of May, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R11 375.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Thailand from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Thailand for around R10 894 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Thailand from South Africa for as low as R10 774 on momondo.

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Best price found	R5 487
Fastest flight time	15h 45m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Thailand from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R5 487. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Thailand found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R10 174.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Thailand takes 15h 45m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Thailand. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Thailand.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Thailand?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Thailand are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Thailand?
There are 10 operators available for flights from South Africa to Thailand as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Thailand?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Thailand.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Thailand?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Thailand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Thailand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R3 105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 047 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R8 523	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 698 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R8 827	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 633 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 107	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R9 127	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 543 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 899	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 697 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
RwandAir	PriceFrom R11 055	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,0 44 reviews	Search RwandAir flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R11 353	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom R12 360	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 168 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 182	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 469 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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Flights from South Africa to Thailand with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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