How long is the flight from Thailand to South Africa?

On average, it takes 15h to fly from Thailand to South Africa if you fly out of Phuket City (the most popular airport in Thailand) and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (the most popular airport in South Africa). If you’re flying out of Bangkok and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 18h 27m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Thailand to South Africa?

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Thailand to South Africa

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Air and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Thailand according to our data. Qatar Airways is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 5 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Thailand to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Thailand to South Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Thailand to South Africa?

As of June 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Thailand to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Thailand to South Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Thailand to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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21:20 - 8:15

HKT

JNB

15h 55m

1 stop

9:45 - 6:40

JNB

HKT

15h 55m

1 stop

R12 624Etihad Airways

Sun, Jun 21 - Thu, Jul 23

15:55 - 8:15

BKK

JNB

21h 20m

1 stop

14:05 - 6:20

JNB

BKK

35h 15m

1 stop

R12 871Multiple Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 15

15:20 - 8:15

HKT

JNB

21h 55m

1 stop

9:45 - 18:20

JNB

HKT

27h 35m

1 stop

R12 887Etihad Airways

Sun, Jun 21 - Mon, Jul 20

15:55 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

21h 25m

1 stop

9:45 - 6:35

JNB

BKK

15h 50m

1 stop

R13 332Etihad Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14

9:20 - 15:20

HKT

JNB

35h 00m

1 stop

14:45 - 18:50

JNB

HKT

23h 05m

1 stop

R14 074Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

9:20 - 15:20

HKT

JNB

35h 00m

1 stop

14:45 - 18:50

JNB

HKT

23h 05m

1 stop

R14 090Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 20

19:10 - 17:30

BKK

CPT

51h 20m

2 stops

13:15 - 6:55

CPT

BKK

36h 40m

2 stops

R17 485Oman Air

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 17

23:30 - 16:15

KBV

JNB

21h 45m

1 stop

22:20 - 11:35

JNB

KBV

32h 15m

1 stop

R17 666Emirates

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

23:30 - 20:35

KBV

JNB

26h 05m

1 stop

22:20 - 11:35

JNB

KBV

32h 15m

1 stop

R17 683Emirates

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21

9:00 - 17:30

BKK

CPT

37h 30m

2 stops

19:30 - 6:50

CPT

BKK

30h 20m

2 stops

R18 276Oman Air

Fri, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 8

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Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Sept 16

HKT9:20Phuket City

35h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m

1 stop

HKT18:50Phuket City

R14 074

Qatar Airways

Sept 16

HKT9:20Phuket City

35h 00m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 20

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 05m

1 stop

HKT18:50Phuket City

R14 090

Qatar Airways

Jun 12

BKK19:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

20h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 20

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m

1 stop

BKK13:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R14 354

Etihad Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Jun 16

HKT21:20Phuket City

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 22

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

HKT6:40Phuket City

R12 442

Etihad Airways

Jun 21

HKT21:20Phuket City

15h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 23

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 55m

1 stop

HKT6:40Phuket City

R12 624

Etihad Airways

Jun 16

HKT9:25Phuket City

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 20

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

HKT18:20Phuket City

R12 689

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Sun 21/6

21:20-8:15

1 stop15h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:45-6:40

1 stop15h 55m

R12 624

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BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 11/9

15:55-8:15

1 stop21h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/9

14:05-6:20

1 stop35h 15m

R12 871

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Sun 21/6

15:20-8:15

1 stop21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

9:45-18:20

1 stop27h 35m

R12 887

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 6/10

15:55-8:20

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

9:45-6:35

1 stop15h 50m

R13 332

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Wed 16/9

9:20-15:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

14:45-18:50

1 stop23h 05m

R14 074

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Wed 16/9

9:20-15:20

1 stop35h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

14:45-18:50

1 stop23h 05m

R14 090

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 11/10

19:10-17:30

2 stops51h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

13:15-6:55

2 stops36h 40m

R17 485

KrabiJohannesburg

KBV - JNB

KBVJNB

Krabi

Thu 17/9

23:30-16:15

1 stop21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

22:20-11:35

1 stop32h 15m

R17 666

KrabiJohannesburg

KBV - JNB

KBVJNB

Krabi

Thu 17/9

23:30-20:35

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

22:20-11:35

1 stop32h 15m

R17 683

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 18/9

9:00-17:30

2 stops37h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 8/10

19:30-6:50

2 stops30h 20m

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Thailand is in June. Flight prices, which tend to average around R5 405, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in June, then you should wait until July to fly from Thailand, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R5 521.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Thailand to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Thailand when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R12 444 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Thailand for as low as R11 503 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 56% on your flight if you consider stops on a Thailand to South Africa flight.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Thailand to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Thailand to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Thailand to South Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Thailand to South Africa?
As of June 2026, there are 5 operators available to choose from for flights from Thailand to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Thailand to South Africa?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Thailand to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to South Africa may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Thailand to South Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 829	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 452 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 344	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 370 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 082	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 752	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 580 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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