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 35m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, then the average flight time is 24h 50m.

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 61% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Thailand are Phuket City and Ko Samui.

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19:55 - 18:45

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9:50 - 6:45

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R9 741Emirates

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JohannesburgBangkok

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JNBBKK

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1 stop15h 55m

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JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:55-20:35

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Cape TownBangkok

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Cape Town Intl

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1 stop20h 00m

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Cape TownBangkok

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1 stop19h 25m

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1 stop20h 00m

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Cape TownPhuket City

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Cape Town Intl

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18:25-20:00

1 stop20h 35m

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Sat 16/5

19:55-11:30

1 stop20h 35m

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JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

11:00-19:35

1 stop27h 35m

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Thu 22/1

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1 stop24h 45m

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JohannesburgKo Samui

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Sun 18/1

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1 stop27h 35m

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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 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 10 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 538
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 428
Fastest flight time	15h 25m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 538 (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 428 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The fastest flight to Thailand from South Africa takes 15h 25m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Phuket City).

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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 Chaweng 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 Lion Air, and Nok Air, with prices starting at R256, R595, and R736 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 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 10 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, 66% 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 30 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.