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Summary info about Thailand flight prices, duration and airlines
Best One-Way Price | R5 717 |
|---|---|
Best Return Price | R7 059 |
Fastest flight time | 13h 50m |
Operated By | 4 airlines |
Cheapest flights to cities in Thailand
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Useful information for your flight to Thailand
Get up-to-date answers for some of the most frequently asked questions regarding flying to Thailand
Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Thailand. The most popular city to travel to in Thailand is Phuket City, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 562% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Thailand are Bangkok and Koh Samui.
Kata 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 Haad Rin Beach, Patong Beach, or Karon Beach.
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 R359, R496, and R586 respectively.
Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates 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 56% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Thailand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.
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 13h 50m 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 15m.
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, 73% 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.
The cost to fly to Thailand varies based on a variety of factors, but you can expect to find prices as low as R6 927 or as high as R62 183. Based on recent airfare data, we’ve found that a ticket to Thailand for R14 117 or less is a good deal, whereas R15 017 is the average cost.
Flying to Thailand on a Wednesday or Sunday 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.
Can I fly to Thailand from South Africa right now?
Most visitors from South Africa need to provide a negative COVID-19 test result and/or quarantine to enter Thailand.
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from South Africa must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to Thailand.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from South Africa are not required to quarantine after entering Thailand.
Documents
Health Declaration Form - Must be completed in 48 hours prior to arrival in South Africa.
Can I fly back to South Africa from Thailand?
COVID-19 testing requirements
Visitors from Thailand must present a negative RT-PCR (NAAT) or Antigen (quick-test) test taken 72 hours for RT-PCR (NAAT) and 24 hours for Antigen (quick-test) before departing to South Africa.
Quarantine requirements
Visitors from Thailand are not required to quarantine after entering South Africa.
Popular cities and sights
Looking to visit Thailand? Check out these cities and spend time seeing some of the most popular sights in the country
Phuket City
Phuket
The Big Buddha
Kata Noi Beach
Kamala Beach
Karon Viewpoint
Kata Beach
Bangkok
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram
Wat Pho
National Theatre Bangkok
Grand Palace
Jim Thompson House
Koh Samui
Chaweng Thai Boxing Stadium
Fishermans Village
Bophut Beach
Samui Football Golf
Choeng Mon Beach
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
Wat Phra Singh
Chiang Mai National Museum
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wiang Kum Kam
Krabi
West Railay Beach
East Railay Beach
Tubkaek Beach
Ao Phai Plong
Ao-Nang Krabi Stadium
Chiang Rai
Chaing Rai Clock Tower
Wat Pra Singh
Wat Rong Khun
Saturday Walking Street Market
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
Surat Thani
Na Muang Temple
Tritharam Temple
Pho Temple
Rayong
Suan Son Beach
Rim Pae Beach
Rayong Aquarium
Wat Pa Pradu
Mae Rumphung Beach
Trat
Ruby Beach
Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre
Narrowest Point Sign
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen National Museum
Wat Nongwang Muang Kao
Phuket City
Phuket
The Big Buddha
Kata Noi Beach
Kamala Beach
Karon Viewpoint
Kata Beach
Bangkok
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram
Wat Pho
National Theatre Bangkok
Grand Palace
Jim Thompson House
Koh Samui
Chaweng Thai Boxing Stadium
Fishermans Village
Bophut Beach
Samui Football Golf
Choeng Mon Beach
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
Wat Phra Singh
Chiang Mai National Museum
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wiang Kum Kam
Krabi
West Railay Beach
East Railay Beach
Tubkaek Beach
Ao Phai Plong
Ao-Nang Krabi Stadium
Chiang Rai
Chaing Rai Clock Tower
Wat Pra Singh
Wat Rong Khun
Saturday Walking Street Market
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
Surat Thani
Na Muang Temple
Tritharam Temple
Pho Temple
Rayong
Suan Son Beach
Rim Pae Beach
Rayong Aquarium
Wat Pa Pradu
Mae Rumphung Beach
Trat
Ruby Beach
Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre
Narrowest Point Sign
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen National Museum
Wat Nongwang Muang Kao
Phuket City
Phuket
The Big Buddha
Kata Noi Beach
Kamala Beach
Karon Viewpoint
Kata Beach
Bangkok
Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram
Wat Pho
National Theatre Bangkok
Grand Palace
Jim Thompson House
Koh Samui
Chaweng Thai Boxing Stadium
Fishermans Village
Bophut Beach
Samui Football Golf
Choeng Mon Beach
Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai City Arts & Cultural Center
Wat Phra Singh
Chiang Mai National Museum
Wat Phra That Doi Suthep
Wiang Kum Kam
Krabi
West Railay Beach
East Railay Beach
Tubkaek Beach
Ao Phai Plong
Ao-Nang Krabi Stadium
Chiang Rai
Chaing Rai Clock Tower
Wat Pra Singh
Wat Rong Khun
Saturday Walking Street Market
Wat Phra That Doi Chom Thong
Surat Thani
Na Muang Temple
Tritharam Temple
Pho Temple
Rayong
Suan Son Beach
Rim Pae Beach
Rayong Aquarium
Wat Pa Pradu
Mae Rumphung Beach
Trat
Ruby Beach
Khao Lan Thai Red Cross Centre
Narrowest Point Sign
Khon Kaen
Khon Kaen National Museum
Wat Nongwang Muang Kao
Recent flights found to popular cities in Thailand
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Cheapest flight routes to Thailand
These routes have the cheapest flights to Thailand found by momondo users in South Africa
| Departing | Destination | Best Time | Best Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | Bangkok | 13h 50m | R7 362 |
| Durban | Bangkok | 19h 30m | R7 410 |
| Johannesburg | Phuket City | 18h 20m | R7 506 |
| Cape Town | Bangkok | 17h 35m | R8 129 |
| Cape Town | Phuket City | 19h 20m | R8 496 |
| Durban | Phuket City | 31h 55m | R8 831 |
| Johannesburg | Krabi | 17h 30m | R10 588 |
| Johannesburg | Koh Samui | 22h 10m | R10 604 |
| Port Elizabeth | Bangkok | 42h 50m | R11 195 |
| Cape Town | Krabi | 20h 35m | R11 546 |
| Sun City | Phuket City | 26h 10m | R13 319 |
| Port Elizabeth | Krabi | 29h 25m | R14 565 |
| Johannesburg | Surat Thani | 26h 35m | R16 178 |
| Port Elizabeth | Koh Samui | 27h 45m | R17 024 |
| Port Elizabeth | Rayong | 24h 00m | R18 893 |
| Port Elizabeth | Phuket City | 31h 40m | R28 459 |
| Cape Town | Rayong | 38h 05m | R38 200 |
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