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 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

How long is the flight from Thailand to South Africa?

On average, it takes 16h 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 32m.

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 May 2026, there are 6 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 - 8:20

HKT

JNB

16h 00m

1 stop

9:50 - 7:35

JNB

HKT

16h 45m

1 stop

R12 170Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5

9:25 - 8:20

HKT

JNB

27h 55m

1 stop

9:50 - 18:25

JNB

HKT

27h 35m

1 stop

R12 186Etihad Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sat, Sep 5

21:00 - 10:30

HKT

JNB

18h 30m

1 stop

12:40 - 18:50

JNB

HKT

25h 10m

1 stop

R12 795Qatar Airways

Sun, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 22

3:15 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

34h 05m

1 stop

12:40 - 19:25

JNB

BKK

25h 45m

1 stop

R13 091Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 23 - Tue, Sep 1

15:05 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

22h 15m

1 stop

12:40 - 19:25

JNB

BKK

25h 45m

1 stop

R13 189Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jun 24 - Mon, Aug 31

19:00 - 13:10

BKK

CPT

23h 10m

1 stop

19:30 - 19:55

CPT

BKK

19h 25m

1 stop

R14 012Qatar Airways

Thu, Jun 4 - Sat, Jun 13

23:50 - 20:35

DMK

JNB

25h 45m

1 stop

10:05 - 11:25

JNB

DMK

20h 20m

1 stop

R19 521Emirates

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11

23:50 - 20:35

DMK

JNB

25h 45m

1 stop

13:30 - 11:25

JNB

DMK

16h 55m

1 stop

R19 537Emirates

Mon, Sep 7 - Fri, Sep 11

19:25 - 7:55

CNX

JNB

17h 30m

1 stop

11:10 - 18:40

JNB

CNX

26h 30m

1 stop

R20 935Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6

19:25 - 7:55

CNX

JNB

17h 30m

1 stop

11:10 - 18:40

JNB

CNX

26h 30m

1 stop

R20 952Cathay Pacific

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 6

Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Jun 7

HKT21:00Phuket City

18h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 22

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

HKT18:50Phuket City

R12 795

Qatar Airways

May 17

BKK19:40Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:10Cape Town Intl

May 31

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

19h 25m

1 stop

BKK19:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 864

Qatar Airways

May 14

BKK19:40Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22h 30m

1 stop

CPT13:10Cape Town Intl

May 27

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

19h 15m

1 stop

BKK19:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 930

Etihad Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Sept 2

HKT21:20Phuket City

16h 00m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 5

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 45m

1 stop

HKT7:35Phuket City

R12 170

Etihad Airways

Sept 2

HKT9:25Phuket City

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 5

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

HKT18:25Phuket City

R12 186

Etihad Airways

Sept 2

HKT9:25Phuket City

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 5

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 50m

1 stop

HKT23:40Phuket City

R12 680

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Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Wed 2/9

21:20-8:20

1 stop16h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:50-7:35

1 stop16h 45m

R12 170

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Wed 2/9

9:25-8:20

1 stop27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/9

9:50-18:25

1 stop27h 35m

R12 186

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Sun 7/6

21:00-10:30

1 stop18h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

12:40-18:50

1 stop25h 10m

R12 795

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 23/6

3:15-8:20

1 stop34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

12:40-19:25

1 stop25h 45m

R13 091

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 24/6

15:05-8:20

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

12:40-19:25

1 stop25h 45m

R13 189

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 4/6

19:00-13:10

1 stop23h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/6

19:30-19:55

1 stop19h 25m

R14 012

BangkokJohannesburg

DMK - JNB

DMKJNB

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 7/9

23:50-20:35

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

10:05-11:25

1 stop20h 20m

R19 521

BangkokJohannesburg

DMK - JNB

DMKJNB

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 7/9

23:50-20:35

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/9

13:30-11:25

1 stop16h 55m

R19 537

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Wed 2/9

19:25-7:55

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

11:10-18:40

1 stop26h 30m

R20 935

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Wed 2/9

19:25-7:55

1 stop17h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/9

11:10-18:40

1 stop26h 30m

R20 952

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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 460, 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 509.

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 156 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 561 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 41% on your flight if you consider stops on a Thailand to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	16h 00m
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The fastest flight from Thailand to South Africa takes 16h 00m

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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 May 2026, there are 6 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 353	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 999 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 809	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 437 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R10 216	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 322	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 329 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 057	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 728 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 720	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 571 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Can I find flights from Thailand to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Thailand to South Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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