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 OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (the most popular airport in Thailand), then the flight time is 16h 10m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, then the average flight time is 18h 35m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Thailand?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Thailand. The most popular city to travel to in Thailand is Bangkok, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 62% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Thailand are Phuket City and Ko Samui.

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Flights to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 17

JNB

17h 00m

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BKK

Feb 23

BKK

16h 10m

1 stop

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R9 546

Etihad Airways

May 3

JNB

27h 20m

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BKK

May 12

BKK

28h 05m

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R9 562

Singapore Airlines

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JNB

17h 50m

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Mar 10

BKK

14h 00m

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R9 578

Singapore Airlines

May 29

JNB

19h 10m

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BKK

Jul 10

BKK

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R9 594

Emirates

Apr 1

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

BKK

Apr 6

BKK

31h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R9 610

Etihad Airways

Feb 9

JNB

20h 55m

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BKK

Feb 17

BKK

22h 40m

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JNB

R9 659

Singapore Airlines

Mar 3

JNB

18h 10m

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BKK

Mar 17

BKK

14h 00m

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JNB

R9 691

Singapore Airlines

Mar 3

JNB

18h 10m

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BKK

Mar 17

BKK

14h 00m

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JNB

R9 707

Emirates

Mar 8

JNB

28h 15m

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Mar 15

BKK

16h 05m

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R9 723

Singapore Airlines

May 28

JNB

22h 30m

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Jun 26

BKK

14h 15m

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R9 739

Qatar Airways

Feb 5

JNB

24h 40m

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BKK

Feb 11

BKK

25h 40m

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JNB

R9 772

Singapore Airlines

Feb 24

JNB

17h 50m

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BKK

Mar 17

BKK

14h 00m

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R9 788

Flights to Phuket City

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Etihad Airways

Apr 26

JNB

16h 45m

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HKT

May 15

HKT

16h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R9 981

Singapore Airlines

Apr 15

JNB

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HKT

Apr 29

HKT

13h 40m

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Etihad Airways

Apr 26

JNB

18h 45m

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HKT

May 15

HKT

39h 25m

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R10 142

Singapore Airlines

Feb 24

JNB

18h 30m

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HKT

Mar 17

HKT

14h 55m

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R10 288

Etihad Airways

May 2

JNB

16h 45m

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May 13

HKT

39h 25m

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Singapore Airlines

May 19

JNB

16h 05m

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HKT

May 26

HKT

13h 40m

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Singapore Airlines

May 2

JNB

16h 05m

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HKT

May 13

HKT

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R10 481

Qatar Airways

Mar 23

JNB

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HKT

Mar 31

HKT

20h 40m

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R10 545

Etihad Airways

Mar 6

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Mar 13

HKT

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Etihad Airways

May 8

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18h 45m

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May 15

HKT

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Etihad Airways

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HKT

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Singapore Airlines

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HKT

Apr 18

HKT

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R10 642

Flights to Ko Samui

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Multiple Airlines

May 3

JNB

24h 05m

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USM

May 16

USM

17h 35m

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JNB

R14 770

Emirates

May 2

JNB

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USM

31h 15m

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R14 802

Singapore Airlines

May 3

JNB

22h 35m

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USM

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May 1

JNB

31h 55m

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Singapore Airlines

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JNB

24h 05m

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USM

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Etihad Airways

Jun 27

JNB

30h 45m

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Jul 7

USM

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R16 076

Multiple Airlines

May 3

JNB

17h 10m

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USM

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R16 479

Multiple Airlines

May 3

JNB

17h 10m

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May 17

USM

27h 50m

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JNB

R16 512

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Singapore Airlines

Apr 21

JNB

35h 15m

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KBV

Apr 28

KBV

34h 50m

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JNB

R11 384

Multiple Airlines

Mar 9

JNB

27h 30m

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Mar 16

KBV

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Emirates

Mar 8

JNB

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KBV

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KBV

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Apr 18

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Mar 9

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Emirates

Apr 18

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14:30 - 12:30

JNB

BKK

17h 00m

1 stop

1:55 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 10m

1 stop

R9 546Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 17 - Mon, Feb 23

9:50 - 18:10

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BKK

27h 20m

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9:15 - 8:20

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28h 05m

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R9 562Etihad Airways

Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 12

19:55 - 18:45

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BKK

17h 50m

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9:35 - 18:35

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JNB

14h 00m

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R9 578Singapore Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

19:50 - 20:00

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BKK

19h 10m

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9:20 - 18:35

BKK

JNB

14h 15m

1 stop

R9 594Singapore Airlines

Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jul 10

19:10 - 18:20

JNB

BKK

18h 10m

1 stop

3:15 - 5:30

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JNB

31h 15m

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R9 610Emirates

Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 6

22:20 - 7:35

JNB

BKK

28h 15m

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9:30 - 20:35

BKK

JNB

16h 05m

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R9 723Emirates

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

13:45 - 18:55

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HKT

24h 10m

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23:40 - 15:20

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JNB

20h 40m

1 stop

R10 545Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 23 - Tue, Mar 31

12:35 - 12:15

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BKK

18h 40m

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9:05 - 17:30

BKK

CPT

37h 25m

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R10 674Qatar Airways

Sun, Mar 8 - Sun, Mar 15

12:45 - 21:15

JNB

KBV

27h 30m

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22:00 - 3:55

KBV

JNB

34h 55m

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R12 964Multiple Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Mon, Mar 16

9:50 - 19:35

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DMK

28h 45m

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20:55 - 3:55

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JNB

36h 00m

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R13 980Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 12

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JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

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Tue 17/2

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 23/2

1:55-13:05

1 stop16h 10m

R9 546

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

9:50-18:10

1 stop27h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 12/5

9:15-8:20

1 stop28h 05m

R9 562

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

19:55-18:45

1 stop17h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 10/3

9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R9 578

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

19:50-20:00

1 stop19h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 10/7

9:20-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

R9 594

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/4

19:10-18:20

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 6/4

3:15-5:30

1 stop31h 15m

R9 610

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

22:20-7:35

1 stop28h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 15/3

9:30-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

R9 723

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

13:45-18:55

1 stop24h 10m

Phuket City

Tue 31/3

23:40-15:20

1 stop20h 40m

R10 545

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

12:35-12:15

1 stop18h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 15/3

9:05-17:30

1 stop37h 25m

R10 674

JohannesburgKrabi

JNB - KBV

JNBKBV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

12:45-21:15

2 stops27h 30m

Krabi

Mon 16/3

22:00-3:55

2 stops34h 55m

R12 964

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-19:35

2 stops28h 45m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 12/2

20:55-3:55

2 stops36h 00m

R13 980

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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 38% 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.

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Summary info about Thailand flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 160
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 546
Fastest flight time	16h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 160 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The best round-trip flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 546 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The fastest flight to Thailand from South Africa takes 16h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Ko Samui).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Thailand, with a 8% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Thailand

What popular landmarks are in Thailand?

Patong Beach is the most popular place of interest in Thailand. Many travellers make it a point to stop there while travelling to Thailand. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in Thailand would be Karon Beach, Pratunam, or Khao Sok National Park.

What is the cheapest flight to Thailand?

If you are looking to fly to Thailand for less, look to airlines like Thai Vietjet Air, AirAsia, and Nok Air, with prices starting at R251, R370, and R421 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Thailand?

Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Thailand according to our data. Singapore Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 38% 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.

What is the most popular airport in Thailand to fly to?

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is the most popular airport in Thailand to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Thailand in the past year, 65% of them chose to fly into Bangkok’s Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Thailand that are also a great option to fly to.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Thailand?

Prices for flights to Thailand refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Thailand?

The number of operators available for flights to Thailand is 31 as of January 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly 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 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.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Thailand?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Thailand. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

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

Yes. All flights to Thailand on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Thailand?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Thailand, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

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

If you are simply researching potential flights to Thailand, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Thailand and alert you when they change.