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Thailand flights insights and trends

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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 51% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Thailand are Phuket City and Koh Samui.

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 15h 05m 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 10m.

Which airlines fly to Thailand?

Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Thailand according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 12 different airlines that fly to Thailand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Cheap Thailand flight deals and tips

Summary info about Thailand flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

R6 219

Best Round-Trip Price

R10 661

Fastest flight time

17h 10m

Operated By

5 airlines
The best one-way flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 219 (Durban King Shaka Intl to Phuket City).
The best round-trip flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R10 661 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).
The fastest flight to Thailand from South Africa takes 17h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).
There are 5 airlines operating flights to Thailand, including Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Ethiopian Air.

Useful information for your flight to Thailand

Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding 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 Railay Beach, Chaweng Beach, or Kata Beach.

What is the cheapest flight to Thailand?

If you are looking to fly to Thailand for less, look to airlines like Thai Vietjet Air, Thai AirAsia, and Nok Air, with prices starting at R303, R666, and R779 respectively.

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, 68% 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.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Thailand?

Flying to Thailand on a Sunday or Wednesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Thailand is on a Saturday.

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 30 as of April 2024.

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.

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Popular Flights to Thailand
Popular routes according to searches in the past day on momondo

Johannesburg to Bangkok Flightsfrom R9 942
Johannesburg to Phuket City Flightsfrom R10 472
Cape Town to Bangkok Flightsfrom R12 456
Sun City Resort to Phuket City Flightsfrom R15 764
Durban to Bangkok Flightsfrom R12 570
Cape Town to Phuket City Flightsfrom R12 664
Port Elizabeth to Bangkok Flightsfrom R18 580
Durban to Phuket City Flightsfrom R11 341
Port Elizabeth to Phuket City Flightsfrom R21 151
Johannesburg to Koh Samui Flightsfrom R15 348
Port Elizabeth to Krabi Flightsfrom R23 589
Cape Town to Krabi Flightsfrom R16 180
Port Elizabeth to Rayong Flightsfrom R47 066
Johannesburg to Surat Thani Flightsfrom R23 325
Johannesburg to Krabi Flightsfrom R18 599
Port Elizabeth to Koh Samui Flightsfrom R34 345
Cape Town to Rayong Flightsfrom R29 978

Cheapest flight routes to Thailand

These routes have the cheapest flights to Thailand found by momondo users in South Africa
DepartingDestinationBest TimeBest Price
JohannesburgBangkok15h 05mR9 942
JohannesburgPhuket City18h 30mR10 472
DurbanPhuket City25h 40mR11 341
Cape TownBangkok18h 10mR12 456
DurbanBangkok19h 15mR12 570
Cape TownPhuket City19h 05mR12 664
JohannesburgKoh Samui16h 30mR15 348
Sun City ResortPhuket City26h 10mR15 764
Cape TownKrabi21h 05mR16 180
Port ElizabethBangkok37h 25mR18 580
JohannesburgKrabi16h 15mR18 599
Port ElizabethPhuket City20h 40mR21 151
JohannesburgSurat Thani39h 20mR23 325
Port ElizabethKrabi26h 25mR23 589
Cape TownRayong45h 25mR29 978
Port ElizabethKoh Samui26h 25mR34 345
Port ElizabethRayong50h 25mR47 066