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 17h 55m.

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

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

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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Thailand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 9 operators available for flights from South Africa to Thailand as of July 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 - 18:00

JNB

BKK

27h 10m

1 stop

14:40 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

22h 40m

1 stop

R9 717Etihad Airways

Tue, Dec 8 - Sun, Dec 27

20:25 - 20:00

JNB

BKK

18h 35m

1 stop

13:35 - 19:20

BKK

JNB

34h 45m

1 stop

R9 733Singapore Airlines

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

9:45 - 12:10

JNB

BKK

21h 25m

1 stop

15:55 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

R9 765Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Sep 8

9:45 - 12:10

JNB

BKK

21h 25m

1 stop

15:55 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

R9 798Etihad Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Sun, Sep 20

10:05 - 19:25

JNB

BKK

28h 20m

1 stop

2:50 - 16:15

BKK

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

R9 879Emirates

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 28

13:30 - 19:25

JNB

BKK

24h 55m

1 stop

2:50 - 20:35

BKK

JNB

22h 45m

1 stop

R9 960Emirates

Mon, Aug 3 - Sun, Aug 9

20:55 - 7:45

JNB

HKT

29h 50m

1 stop

20:30 - 15:35

HKT

JNB

24h 05m

1 stop

R10 771Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Sat, Oct 31

18:55 - 19:25

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BKK

19h 30m

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3:00 - 17:25

BKK

DUR

19h 25m

2 stops

R10 787Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18

11:10 - 19:40

JNB

USM

27h 30m

1 stop

11:55 - 7:55

USM

JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

R16 627Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

11:10 - 19:40

JNB

USM

27h 30m

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11:55 - 7:55

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JNB

25h 00m

1 stop

R16 692Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 18

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 8

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 55m

1 stop

BKK11:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Aug 21

BKK19:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 45m

1 stop

JNB7:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 836

Cathay Pacific

Aug 4

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BKK10:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Aug 11

BKK19:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 885

Cathay Pacific

Aug 4

JNB11:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BKK10:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Aug 11

BKK19:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 35m

1 stop

JNB7:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 901

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Etihad Airways

Dec 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

1 stop

BKK18:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Dec 27

BKK14:40Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22h 40m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Etihad Airways

Aug 8

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m

1 stop

BKK12:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sept 6

BKK15:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 765

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Aug 22

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m

1 stop

BKK12:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sept 20

BKK15:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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15:55-8:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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2:50-16:15

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R9 879

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JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:30-19:25

1 stop24h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 9/8

2:50-20:35

1 stop22h 45m

R9 960

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

20:55-7:45

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Sat 31/10

20:30-15:35

1 stop24h 05m

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DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 12/9

18:55-19:25

2 stops19h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 18/9

3:00-17:25

2 stops19h 25m

R10 787

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

11:10-19:40

1 stop27h 30m

Ko Samui

Fri 18/9

11:55-7:55

1 stop25h 00m

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JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Thailand?

In general, November 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 R10 787. If you aren’t able to travel to Thailand during the month of November, then flying in October is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R10 820.

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 345 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 025 on momondo.

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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 9 operators available for flights from South Africa to Thailand as of July 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 R5 170	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R8 609	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 564 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R8 748	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 404 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 790	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 477 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 420	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 607 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 679	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R10 853	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 309 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom R12 021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 158 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 821	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 439 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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