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

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 25m on average. If you fly from Cape Town (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, then the average flight time is 18h 15m.

Which airlines fly to Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Thailand from South Africa according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 11 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 11 operators available for flights from South Africa to Thailand as of February 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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JNB

BKK

15h 05m

1 stop

20:40 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

16h 40m

1 stop

R9 437Etihad Airways

Sun, Mar 8 - Wed, Mar 18

13:40 - 14:35

JNB

BKK

19h 55m

1 stop

9:35 - 18:35

BKK

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

R9 453Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 17

19:55 - 17:00

JNB

BKK

16h 05m

1 stop

9:35 - 18:35

BKK

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

R9 485Singapore Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Mar 17

19:55 - 20:00

JNB

BKK

19h 05m

1 stop

9:35 - 18:35

BKK

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

R9 501Singapore Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 10

20:40 - 20:45

JNB

BKK

19h 05m

1 stop

2:05 - 16:10

BKK

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

R9 533Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 6

14:45 - 19:05

JNB

BKK

23h 20m

1 stop

1:45 - 15:50

BKK

JNB

19h 05m

1 stop

R9 565Qatar Airways

Fri, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 23

13:50 - 12:30

CPT

BKK

17h 40m

1 stop

1:35 - 13:45

BKK

CPT

17h 10m

1 stop

R10 524Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 19 - Tue, Mar 3

14:25 - 13:30

CPT

BKK

18h 05m

2 stops

1:00 - 23:35

BKK

CPT

27h 35m

2 stops

R11 276Kenya Airways

Fri, Mar 27 - Thu, Apr 2

13:15 - 20:00

CPT

HKT

25h 45m

1 stop

23:55 - 16:40

HKT

CPT

21h 45m

1 stop

R11 916Emirates

Fri, May 29 - Thu, Jun 4

18:25 - 8:10

CPT

HKT

32h 45m

1 stop

19:55 - 18:05

HKT

CPT

27h 10m

1 stop

R11 932Emirates

Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10

Singapore Airlines flights from South Africa to Thailand

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Feb 24

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 50m

1 stop

BKK18:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mar 17

BKK9:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 453

Singapore Airlines

Feb 24

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 05m

1 stop

BKK17:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mar 17

BKK9:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 485

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Mar 2

JNB19:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 05m

1 stop

BKK20:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mar 10

BKK9:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 501

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Emirates

Apr 19

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m

1 stop

BKK13:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Apr 28

BKK21:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R9 964

Emirates

May 28

JNB10:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 15m

1 stop

BKK18:20Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Jun 24

BKK2:50Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 25m

1 stop

JNB16:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 140

Emirates

May 7

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

1 stop

BKK12:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

May 16

BKK9:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

29h 45m

1 stop

JNB10:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R10 156

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20:40-8:20

1 stop16h 40m

R9 437

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JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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13:40-14:35

1 stop19h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R9 453

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JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/4

20:40-20:45

1 stop19h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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2:05-16:10

1 stop19h 05m

R9 533

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

14:45-19:05

1 stop23h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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1:45-15:50

1 stop19h 05m

R9 565

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

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Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/2

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 3/3

1:35-13:45

1 stop17h 10m

R10 524

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:25-13:30

2 stops18h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 2/4

1:00-23:35

2 stops27h 35m

R11 276

Cape TownPhuket City

CPT - HKT

CPTHKT

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/5

13:15-20:00

1 stop25h 45m

Phuket City

Thu 4/6

23:55-16:40

1 stop21h 45m

R11 916

Cape TownPhuket City

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 3/8

18:25-8:10

1 stop32h 45m

Phuket City

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19:55-18:05

1 stop27h 10m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Thailand?

In general, September 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 R9 405. If you aren’t able to travel to Thailand during the month of September, then flying in November is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R9 533.

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 504 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 R9 932 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 11 operators available for flights from South Africa to Thailand as of February 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.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Thailand

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Singapore Airlines	PriceFrom R8 144	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,2 1 450 reviews	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R8 659	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 159 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R8 709	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 379 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R9 280	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 505 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R9 348	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 584	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 955 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R9 790	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 292 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air China	PriceFrom R11 853	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 138 reviews	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R12 641	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 210 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Condor	PriceFrom R14 624	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,4 399 reviews	Search Condor flights

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Can I find flights from South Africa to Thailand with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from South Africa to Thailand?

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

You could potentially save up to 2% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Thailand flight.

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

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I’m not ready to book a flight from South Africa to Thailand right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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