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 45m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, then the average flight time is 17h 25m.

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 60% 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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Etihad Airways

Oct 14

JNB

27h 25m

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BKK

Oct 21

BKK

28h 05m

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R9 306

Etihad Airways

Nov 24

JNB

15h 45m

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BKK

Nov 30

BKK

22h 45m

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R9 419

Etihad Airways

Oct 24

JNB

21h 00m

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Nov 2

BKK

28h 50m

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R9 452

Etihad Airways

Nov 4

JNB

20h 55m

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Nov 11

BKK

28h 50m

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R9 468

Etihad Airways

Jan 20

JNB

32h 30m

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Jan 30

BKK

28h 50m

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R9 484

Qatar Airways

Oct 16

JNB

19h 20m

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BKK

Oct 23

BKK

23h 05m

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R9 500

Etihad Airways

Nov 23

JNB

15h 45m

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BKK

Dec 3

BKK

22h 45m

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R9 517

Etihad Airways

Jan 20

JNB

32h 30m

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BKK

Jan 30

BKK

28h 50m

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R9 533

Etihad Airways

Nov 23

JNB

16h 25m

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BKK

Dec 3

BKK

28h 55m

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R9 549

Qatar Airways

Nov 2

JNB

24h 05m

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Nov 8

BKK

18h 35m

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R9 630

Qatar Airways

Oct 6

JNB

19h 30m

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BKK

Oct 14

BKK

23h 45m

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R9 647

Qatar Airways

Oct 5

JNB

19h 30m

1 stop

BKK

Oct 12

BKK

23h 05m

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R9 663

Flights to Phuket City

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Etihad Airways

Nov 7

JNB

27h 00m

1 stop

HKT

Nov 11

HKT

21h 55m

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JNB

R10 085

Qatar Airways

Oct 5

JNB

24h 55m

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HKT

Oct 12

HKT

35h 25m

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Etihad Airways

Nov 5

JNB

15h 25m

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HKT

Nov 12

HKT

28h 20m

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JNB

15h 25m

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Nov 24

HKT

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Nov 12

JNB

15h 25m

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HKT

Nov 18

HKT

28h 20m

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R10 345

Etihad Airways

Nov 4

JNB

21h 10m

1 stop

HKT

Nov 14

HKT

28h 20m

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R10 361

Qatar Airways

Oct 25

JNB

23h 50m

1 stop

HKT

Feb 9

HKT

24h 05m

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R10 377

Etihad Airways

Nov 5

JNB

15h 25m

1 stop

HKT

Nov 12

HKT

28h 20m

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Qatar Airways

Oct 6

JNB

24h 55m

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Oct 21

HKT

23h 40m

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R10 442

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JNB

24h 55m

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Oct 21

HKT

23h 40m

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24h 55m

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Oct 21

HKT

23h 40m

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Oct 19

JNB

29h 50m

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Oct 28

HKT

20h 10m

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R10 507

Flights to Ko Samui

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Emirates

Oct 19

JNB

41h 25m

2 stops

USM

Oct 23

USM

26h 15m

2 stops

JNB

R15 282

Emirates

Oct 19

JNB

35h 45m

2 stops

USM

Oct 23

USM

30h 35m

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JNB

R15 314

Emirates

Oct 19

JNB

35h 45m

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USM

Oct 23

USM

30h 35m

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R15 331

Emirates

Nov 18

JNB

23h 05m

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Nov 22

USM

24h 25m

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R15 461

Cathay Pacific

Nov 18

JNB

27h 35m

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Nov 22

USM

28h 30m

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R17 767

Singapore Airlines

Oct 19

JNB

17h 25m

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Oct 23

USM

15h 40m

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R20 138

Singapore Airlines

Oct 19

JNB

17h 25m

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Oct 23

USM

15h 40m

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R20 154

Singapore Airlines

Oct 19

JNB

17h 25m

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Oct 23

USM

15h 40m

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R20 203

Qatar Airways

Dec 20

JNB

39h 55m

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Dec 30

USM

24h 05m

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R20 755

Singapore Airlines

Nov 18

JNB

16h 15m

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Nov 22

USM

17h 05m

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R24 912

Multiple Airlines

Dec 20

JNB

27h 45m

3 stops

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Dec 30

USM

27h 25m

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JNB

R25 870

Multiple Airlines

Dec 20

JNB

27h 45m

3 stops

USM

Dec 30

USM

25h 55m

3 stops

JNB

R27 348

Flights to Krabi

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Etihad Airways

Feb 12

JNB

27h 20m

1 stop

KBV

Feb 22

KBV

28h 45m

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JNB

R10 215

Etihad Airways

Feb 12

JNB

27h 15m

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KBV

Feb 22

KBV

28h 40m

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R10 296

Etihad Airways

Nov 2

JNB

27h 20m

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Nov 9

KBV

16h 45m

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Etihad Airways

Jan 23

JNB

27h 20m

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KBV

Feb 6

KBV

28h 45m

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Etihad Airways

Jan 23

JNB

27h 20m

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KBV

28h 45m

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KBV

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KBV

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27h 15m

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KBV

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Etihad Airways

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JNB

27h 15m

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KBV

28h 40m

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KBV

28h 45m

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Etihad Airways

Oct 26

JNB

27h 20m

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KBV

28h 45m

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R11 319

Multiple Airlines

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JNB

38h 20m

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Nov 9

KBV

28h 45m

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R11 336

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9:45 - 18:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

27h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:15 - 8:20BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 306Etihad Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

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

20h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:55 - 8:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 306Etihad Airways

Tue, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 16

14:05 - 14:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:55 - 4:00BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 500Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 23

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

24h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:00 - 15:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 630Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sun, Nov 8

10:25 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

27h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:55 - 20:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R9 695Emirates

Fri, Jan 22 - Sun, Feb 21

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

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:55 - 20:10BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 874Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

23:00 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

32h 30m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:35 - 20:10BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 923Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

13:25 - 18:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:00 - 16:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 231Emirates

Sun, Jan 31 - Tue, Feb 9

11:10 - 11:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

12:10 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 247Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 2 - Fri, Oct 9

11:00 - 10:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 35m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

17:45 - 7:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 40m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 247Cathay Pacific

Sun, Nov 15 - Tue, Dec 15

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9:45 - 6:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:55 - 8:20BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 793Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Tue, Oct 20

9:45 - 23:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

33h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:55 - 8:20BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R10 524Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 26 - Tue, Oct 20

10:05 - 11:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

12:10 - 5:30DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 686Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 14

10:05 - 11:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

20h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

12:10 - 5:30DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 686Emirates

Mon, Sep 28 - Fri, Oct 16

11:10 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

19:10 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 881Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 14

11:10 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

11:00 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 881Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 15

9:45 - 6:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:10 - 13:15BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m2 stops Muscat Seeb Dar Es Salaam

R13 674Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

9:45 - 6:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

19:10 - 13:15BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m2 stops Muscat Seeb Dar Es Salaam

R13 853Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

13:15 - 14:25CPT Cape Town Intl-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

20h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 - 17:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 437Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 29

13:15 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:00 - 17:25BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R14 437Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 27 - Sat, Oct 31

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

9:45-18:10

1 stop27h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 21/10

9:15-8:20

1 stop28h 05m

R9 306

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/1

9:50-11:35

1 stop20h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 16/2

19:55-8:25

1 stop17h 30m

R9 306

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:05-14:25

1 stop19h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 23/10

9:55-4:00

1 stop23h 05m

R9 500

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

13:45-18:50

1 stop24h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 8/11

2:00-15:35

1 stop18h 35m

R9 630

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

10:25-18:40

1 stop27h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 21/2

2:55-20:35

1 stop22h 40m

R9 695

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 11/11

1:55-20:10

1 stop23h 15m

R9 874

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

23:00-12:30

1 stop32h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/11

1:35-20:10

1 stop23h 35m

R9 923

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/1

13:25-18:05

1 stop23h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 9/2

2:00-16:35

1 stop19h 35m

R10 231

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

11:10-11:30

1 stop19h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 9/10

12:10-7:55

1 stop24h 45m

R10 247

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/11

11:00-10:35

1 stop18h 35m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 15/12

17:45-7:25

1 stop18h 40m

R10 247

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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 44% 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.

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Summary info about Thailand flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 099
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 306
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 099 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The best return flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 306 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The fastest flight to Thailand from South Africa takes 15h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Krabi).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Thailand, with a 7% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Thailand

What popular landmarks are in Thailand?

Pratunam 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 Lamai Beach, Bophut Beach, or Thailand Cultural Center.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Pratunam?

Flying into Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport is typically the best way to visit Pratunam, since it is the closest airport to the area.

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 Lion Air, and Nok Air, with prices starting at R544, R719, and R725 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Thailand?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Thailand according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 44% 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.

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.

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 21 as of September 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.