How long is the flight from Thailand to South Africa?

On average, it takes 20h 10m 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 22h 52m.

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

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

Which airlines fly to South Africa?

Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Thailand according to our data. Cathay Pacific is the first choice among our users, with 29% 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.

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 March 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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2:25 - 8:20

HKT

JNB

34h 55m

1 stop

9:50 - 18:25

JNB

HKT

27h 35m

1 stop

R10 405Etihad Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 8

9:05 - 8:20

HKT

JNB

28h 15m

1 stop

9:50 - 18:25

JNB

HKT

27h 35m

1 stop

R11 221Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 24 - Sat, Mar 28

1:55 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 10m

1 stop

14:30 - 13:15

JNB

BKK

17h 45m

1 stop

R11 304Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Mon, Apr 27

1:55 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 10m

1 stop

14:30 - 13:15

JNB

BKK

17h 45m

1 stop

R11 337Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, May 4

21:55 - 13:05

HKT

JNB

20h 10m

2 stops

8:20 - 18:30

JNB

HKT

29h 10m

2 stops

R11 570Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23

21:05 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

40h 15m

2 stops

9:50 - 6:15

JNB

BKK

15h 25m

1 stop

R11 637Multiple Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6

9:05 - 10:35

BKK

DUR

30h 30m

2 stops

11:15 - 18:20

DUR

BKK

26h 05m

2 stops

R14 284Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

9:05 - 17:20

BKK

CPT

37h 15m

1 stop

13:00 - 20:45

CPT

BKK

26h 45m

1 stop

R14 284Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 16 - Wed, Apr 29

9:30 - 16:35

BKK

DUR

36h 05m

1 stop

18:40 - 18:20

DUR

BKK

18h 40m

1 stop

R19 029Emirates

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

3:15 - 16:35

BKK

DUR

18h 20m

1 stop

18:40 - 19:05

DUR

BKK

19h 25m

1 stop

R19 079Emirates

Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 8

Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Mar 23

BKK18:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 10m

1 stop

BKK12:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 070

Qatar Airways

Mar 25

BKK8:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 8

JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

1 stop

BKK13:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 120

Qatar Airways

Mar 11

BKK9:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 00m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 18

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 20m

1 stop

BKK13:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 186

Etihad Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Apr 30

HKT2:25Phuket City

34h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

HKT18:25Phuket City

R10 405

Etihad Airways

Apr 22

BKK3:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

34h 05m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 6

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 20m

1 stop

BKK18:10Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R11 004

Etihad Airways

Mar 24

HKT9:05Phuket City

28h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 28

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m

1 stop

HKT18:25Phuket City

R11 221

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HKT - JNB

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Phuket City

Thu 30/4

2:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

9:50-18:25

1 stop27h 35m

R10 405

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Tue 24/3

9:05-8:20

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:50-18:25

1 stop27h 35m

R11 221

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BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 22/4

1:55-13:05

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

14:30-13:15

1 stop17h 45m

R11 304

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 15/4

1:55-13:05

1 stop16h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

14:30-13:15

1 stop17h 45m

R11 337

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Thu 16/4

21:55-13:05

2 stops20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

8:20-18:30

2 stops29h 10m

R11 570

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 23/4

21:05-8:20

2 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

9:50-6:15

1 stop15h 25m

R11 637

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 23/4

9:05-10:35

2 stops30h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/4

11:15-18:20

2 stops26h 05m

R14 284

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 16/4

9:05-17:20

1 stop37h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/4

13:00-20:45

1 stop26h 45m

R14 284

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 21/4

9:30-16:35

1 stop36h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

18:40-18:20

1 stop18h 40m

R19 029

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 31/3

3:15-16:35

1 stop18h 20m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 8/4

18:40-19:05

1 stop19h 25m

R19 079

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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 May. Flight prices, which tend to average around R11 188, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in May, then you should wait until February to fly from Thailand, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 271.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 289 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 271 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a Thailand to South Africa flight.

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The fastest flight from Thailand to South Africa takes 20h 10m

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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 March 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
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom R7 128	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 296 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 468	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 968 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 930	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 424 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 451	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 202 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 905	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 744 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R15 056	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 540 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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