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 25m 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.

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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Emirates

Apr 3

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

BKK

Apr 18

BKK

20h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R9 674

Etihad Airways

May 3

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

BKK

May 11

BKK

34h 05m

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JNB

R9 690

Etihad Airways

May 3

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

BKK

May 12

BKK

27h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R9 707

Singapore Airlines

Mar 6

JNB

16h 05m

1 stop

BKK

Mar 10

BKK

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R9 723

Singapore Airlines

May 29

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

BKK

Jul 10

BKK

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R9 740

Emirates

Mar 27

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

BKK

Mar 29

BKK

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R9 822

Singapore Airlines

Mar 3

JNB

18h 10m

1 stop

BKK

Mar 17

BKK

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R9 854

Emirates

Mar 27

JNB

26h 40m

1 stop

BKK

Mar 29

BKK

23h 20m

1 stop

JNB

R9 871

Etihad Airways

May 6

JNB

15h 25m

1 stop

BKK

May 31

BKK

27h 35m

1 stop

JNB

R9 904

Singapore Airlines

Mar 9

JNB

15h 05m

1 stop

BKK

Apr 3

BKK

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R9 920

Singapore Airlines

Feb 24

JNB

19h 55m

1 stop

BKK

Mar 17

BKK

14h 00m

1 stop

JNB

R9 936

Singapore Airlines

Jul 1

JNB

21h 05m

1 stop

BKK

Jul 8

BKK

14h 15m

1 stop

JNB

R9 953

Flights to Phuket City

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Singapore Airlines

May 15

JNB

13h 20m

1 stop

HKT

May 27

HKT

13h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R10 182

Etihad Airways

May 27

JNB

32h 50m

1 stop

HKT

Jun 3

HKT

16h 25m

1 stop

JNB

R10 232

Etihad Airways

May 2

JNB

16h 10m

1 stop

HKT

May 13

HKT

39h 25m

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JNB

R10 363

Etihad Airways

May 2

JNB

16h 10m

1 stop

HKT

May 13

HKT

39h 25m

2 stops

JNB

R10 379

Singapore Airlines

Feb 4

JNB

16h 15m

1 stop

HKT

Feb 11

HKT

14h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R10 445

Singapore Airlines

Feb 3

JNB

16h 15m

1 stop

HKT

Feb 10

HKT

14h 55m

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JNB

R10 461

Singapore Airlines

Apr 25

JNB

13h 20m

1 stop

HKT

May 9

HKT

13h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R10 494

Singapore Airlines

May 1

JNB

18h 25m

1 stop

HKT

May 16

HKT

13h 40m

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JNB

R10 510

Singapore Airlines

Apr 20

JNB

18h 25m

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HKT

Apr 27

HKT

13h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R10 527

Singapore Airlines

Apr 20

JNB

16h 20m

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HKT

Apr 27

HKT

13h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R10 543

Singapore Airlines

May 1

JNB

18h 25m

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HKT

May 8

HKT

13h 40m

1 stop

JNB

R10 592

Etihad Airways

May 22

JNB

23h 15m

2 stops

HKT

May 29

HKT

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB

R10 625

Flights to Ko Samui

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Emirates

May 3

JNB

22h 25m

2 stops

USM

May 17

USM

37h 15m

2 stops

JNB

R15 019

Emirates

May 11

JNB

37h 35m

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USM

May 14

USM

31h 15m

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JNB

R15 036

Singapore Airlines

May 3

JNB

22h 35m

1 stop

USM

May 17

USM

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB

R15 265

Multiple Airlines

Feb 17

JNB

21h 30m

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USM

Feb 24

USM

20h 55m

2 stops

JNB

R15 347

Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

JNB

22h 35m

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USM

Apr 3

USM

25h 20m

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JNB

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Multiple Airlines

Mar 23

JNB

27h 35m

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USM

Apr 3

USM

39h 50m

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R16 216

Multiple Airlines

Mar 5

JNB

27h 35m

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USM

Mar 12

USM

40h 55m

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JNB

R16 233

Multiple Airlines

Mar 31

JNB

22h 15m

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USM

Apr 7

USM

27h 00m

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R16 528

Multiple Airlines

Mar 27

JNB

24h 10m

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USM

Apr 4

USM

19h 35m

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JNB

R16 561

Multiple Airlines

May 3

JNB

17h 10m

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May 17

USM

29h 20m

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JNB

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May 3

JNB

17h 10m

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USM

May 17

USM

27h 50m

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JNB

R16 643

Cathay Pacific

Mar 5

JNB

27h 35m

1 stop

USM

Mar 12

USM

24h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R16 921

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Emirates

Mar 4

JNB

21h 25m

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KBV

Mar 11

KBV

27h 35m

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JNB

R13 003

Emirates

Mar 3

JNB

29h 50m

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KBV

Mar 10

KBV

36h 35m

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R13 019

Emirates

Mar 20

JNB

26h 50m

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KBV

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KBV

27h 35m

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R13 035

Emirates

Jun 21

JNB

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KBV

40h 10m

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JNB

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Emirates

Mar 4

JNB

29h 50m

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KBV

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Emirates

Mar 2

JNB

21h 25m

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KBV

36h 35m

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JNB

R13 150

Emirates

Jun 21

JNB

38h 15m

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Jul 5

KBV

21h 50m

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JNB

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Emirates

Jan 30

JNB

25h 20m

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KBV

Feb 5

KBV

33h 35m

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Emirates

Mar 3

JNB

16h 35m

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Mar 10

KBV

27h 25m

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Emirates

May 11

JNB

25h 05m

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KBV

53h 50m

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Emirates

May 11

JNB

25h 05m

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KBV

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KBV

49h 05m

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Emirates

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JNB

16h 15m

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KBV

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10:05 - 7:35

JNB

BKK

16h 30m

1 stop

1:15 - 16:15

BKK

JNB

20h 00m

1 stop

R9 674Emirates

vie., abr. 3 - sáb., abr. 18

9:50 - 6:45

JNB

BKK

15h 55m

1 stop

3:15 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

34h 05m

1 stop

R9 690Etihad Airways

dom., may. 3 - lun., may. 11

19:55 - 17:00

JNB

BKK

16h 05m

1 stop

9:35 - 18:35

BKK

JNB

14h 00m

1 stop

R9 723Singapore Airlines

vie., mar. 6 - mar., mar. 10

19:50 - 19:00

JNB

BKK

18h 10m

1 stop

9:20 - 18:35

BKK

JNB

14h 15m

1 stop

R9 740Singapore Airlines

vie., may. 29 - vie., jul. 10

10:25 - 18:05

JNB

BKK

26h 40m

1 stop

2:15 - 20:35

BKK

JNB

23h 20m

1 stop

R9 822Emirates

vie., mar. 27 - dom., mar. 29

19:00 - 18:25

CPT

BKK

18h 25m

1 stop

9:05 - 17:25

BKK

CPT

37h 20m

1 stop

R10 937Qatar Airways

mar., mar. 3 - mar., mar. 10

13:00 - 20:45

CPT

BKK

26h 45m

1 stop

19:40 - 11:30

BKK

CPT

20h 50m

1 stop

R10 953Qatar Airways

lun., jun. 1 - mié., jun. 10

14:35 - 12:30

CPT

BKK

16h 55m

1 stop

1:35 - 13:45

BKK

CPT

17h 10m

1 stop

R11 314Ethiopian Air

mié., feb. 4 - jue., feb. 26

7:00 - 12:15

DUR

BKK

24h 15m

2 stops

2:15 - 19:50

BKK

DUR

22h 35m

2 stops

R13 117Multiple Airlines

jue., abr. 23 - lun., abr. 27

7:00 - 13:05

DUR

BKK

25h 05m

2 stops

2:15 - 19:50

BKK

DUR

22h 35m

2 stops

R13 134Multiple Airlines

mié., abr. 8 - mar., abr. 14

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Return

Price

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 3/4

10:05-7:35

1 stop16h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

sáb. 18/4

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R9 674

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 3/5

9:50-6:45

1 stop15h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

lun. 11/5

3:15-8:20

1 stop34h 05m

R9 690

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 6/3

19:55-17:00

1 stop16h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

mar. 10/3

9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R9 723

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 29/5

19:50-19:00

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

vie. 10/7

9:20-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

R9 740

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 27/3

10:25-18:05

1 stop26h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

dom. 29/3

2:15-20:35

1 stop23h 20m

R9 822

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

mar. 3/3

19:00-18:25

1 stop18h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

mar. 10/3

9:05-17:25

1 stop37h 20m

R10 937

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

lun. 1/6

13:00-20:45

1 stop26h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

mié. 10/6

19:40-11:30

1 stop20h 50m

R10 953

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

mié. 4/2

14:35-12:30

1 stop16h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

jue. 26/2

1:35-13:45

1 stop17h 10m

R11 314

DurbanBangkok

DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

jue. 23/4

7:00-12:15

2 stops24h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

lun. 27/4

2:15-19:50

2 stops22h 35m

R13 117

DurbanBangkok

DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

mié. 8/4

7:00-13:05

2 stops25h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

mar. 14/4

2:15-19:50

2 stops22h 35m

R13 134

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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 329
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 674
Fastest flight time	18h 00m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R5 329 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Phuket City).

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The best round-trip flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R9 674 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The fastest flight to Thailand from South Africa takes 18h 00m (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 R255, R376, and R428 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.

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

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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?

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