How long is the flight from Thailand to South Africa?

On average, it takes 16h 25m 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 23h 50m.

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 39% 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?

Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, and Singapore Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 December 2025, 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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8:55 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

28h 25m1 stop

9:50 - 23:25

JNB

BKK

32h 35m1 stop

R11 549Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 9

8:55 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

28h 25m1 stop

9:50 - 11:35

JNB

BKK

20h 45m2 stops

R11 769Etihad Airways

Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 9

20:30 - 8:40

BKK

JNB

17h 10m1 stop

12:45 - 12:15

JNB

BKK

18h 30m1 stop

R12 190Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Mar 10

8:20 - 3:55

HKT

JNB

24h 35m1 stop

13:45 - 18:55

JNB

HKT

24h 10m1 stop

R12 527Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Mon, Feb 2

15:30 - 13:45

BKK

CPT

27h 15m2 stops

13:50 - 20:00

CPT

BKK

25h 10m2 stops

R15 427Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 2

15:30 - 13:45

BKK

CPT

27h 15m2 stops

15:25 - 20:00

CPT

BKK

23h 35m2 stops

R15 714Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 2

1:00 - 10:30

BKK

DUR

38h 30m2 stops

15:20 - 13:30

DUR

BKK

41h 10m2 stops

R16 490Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Apr 2

1:00 - 10:30

BKK

DUR

38h 30m2 stops

9:10 - 13:30

DUR

BKK

47h 20m2 stops

R16 506Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Apr 2

12:00 - 16:45

KBV

CPT

33h 45m1 stop

18:30 - 19:45

CPT

KBV

20h 15m1 stop

R19 272Emirates

Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 22

20:45 - 17:10

BKK

DUR

25h 25m1 stop

19:10 - 12:05

DUR

BKK

35h 55m1 stop

R19 373Emirates

Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 28

Etihad Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Jan 25

BKK8:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

BKK23:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R11 549

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Etihad Airways

Jan 25

BKK8:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 9

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 45m

2 stops

BKK11:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R11 769

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Etihad Airways

Jan 22

BKK8:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

28h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

BKK23:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 392

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Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 11

BKK20:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 10

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

1 stop

BKK12:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 190

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Qatar Airways

Jan 27

BKK9:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 3

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 30m

1 stop

BKK12:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 258

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Qatar Airways

Jan 26

HKT8:20Phuket City

24h 35m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 2

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 10m

1 stop

HKT18:55Phuket City

R12 527

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BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 25/1

8:55-8:20

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-23:25

1 stop32h 35m

R11 549

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 25/1

8:55-8:20

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-11:35

2 stops20h 45m

R11 769

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 11/2

20:30-8:40

1 stop17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

12:45-12:15

1 stop18h 30m

R12 190

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Mon 26/1

8:20-3:55

1 stop24h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

13:45-18:55

1 stop24h 10m

R12 527

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 29/3

15:30-13:45

2 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops25h 10m

R15 427

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 29/3

15:30-13:45

2 stops27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

15:25-20:00

2 stops23h 35m

R15 714

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/3

1:00-10:30

2 stops38h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/4

15:20-13:30

2 stops41h 10m

R16 490

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/3

1:00-10:30

2 stops38h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/4

9:10-13:30

2 stops47h 20m

R16 506

KrabiCape Town

KBV - CPT

KBVCPT

Krabi

Mon 19/1

12:00-16:45

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

18:30-19:45

1 stop20h 15m

R19 272

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 25/1

20:45-17:10

1 stop25h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 28/1

19:10-12:05

1 stop35h 55m

R19 373

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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 381, 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 October to fly from Thailand, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 735.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Friday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Thailand. The lowest ticket price found for a Friday departure recently was R12 608. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Thailand to South Africa on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around R14 827. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Thailand in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R13 447 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R14 032.

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 R13 058 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 870 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	15h 40m
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The fastest flight from Thailand to South Africa takes 15h 40m

There are no direct flights from Thailand to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Thailand to South Africa.

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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 December 2025, 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 219	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 287 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 589	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 903 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 331 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 606	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 095 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 437	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 438 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 553	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 679 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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

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