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.

How long is the flight from Thailand to South Africa?

On average, it takes 16h 40m to fly from Thailand to South Africa if you fly out of Bangkok (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 Phuket City and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 24h 45m.

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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific 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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1:35 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 30m1 stop

14:30 - 12:30

JNB

BKK

17h 00m1 stop

R10 956Ethiopian Air

Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11

1:35 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 30m1 stop

14:30 - 18:45

JNB

BKK

23h 15m2 stops

R11 139Multiple Airlines

Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4

1:00 - 15:50

BKK

JNB

19h 50m1 stop

12:05 - 13:30

JNB

BKK

20h 25m1 stop

R11 423Kenya Airways

Tue, Feb 24 - Wed, Mar 4

9:05 - 3:55

BKK

JNB

23h 50m1 stop

20:30 - 19:25

JNB

BKK

17h 55m1 stop

R12 023Qatar Airways

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

8:55 - 8:20

BKK

JNB

28h 25m1 stop

9:50 - 18:00

JNB

BKK

27h 10m1 stop

R12 090Etihad Airways

Fri, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 11

9:30 - 8:20

CNX

JNB

27h 50m1 stop

9:50 - 5:55

JNB

CNX

15h 05m1 stop

R13 090Etihad Airways

Sat, Apr 25 - Sat, May 9

8:35 - 3:55

HKT

JNB

24h 20m1 stop

13:45 - 18:55

JNB

HKT

24h 10m1 stop

R14 208Qatar Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Tue, Feb 3

1:00 - 10:30

BKK

DUR

38h 30m2 stops

15:20 - 13:30

DUR

BKK

41h 10m2 stops

R16 592Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 12 - Thu, Apr 2

12:00 - 16:45

KBV

CPT

33h 45m1 stop

13:40 - 19:45

CPT

KBV

25h 05m1 stop

R18 193Emirates

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

20:45 - 17:10

BKK

DUR

25h 25m1 stop

19:10 - 18:40

DUR

BKK

18h 30m1 stop

R18 510Emirates

Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

Ethiopian Air flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 3

BKK1:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 11

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

BKK12:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R10 956

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 3

BKK1:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 18

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

BKK12:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R11 389

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 27

BKK1:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 4

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 00m

1 stop

BKK12:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R11 406

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Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 12

BKK9:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 19

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 55m

1 stop

BKK19:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 023

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Qatar Airways

Feb 12

BKK9:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 19

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m

1 stop

BKK18:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 573

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Qatar Airways

Apr 7

BKK21:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 55m

1 stop

JNB9:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 21

JNB11:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

BKK18:20Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 190

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BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 3/2

1:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

R10 956

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 24/2

1:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-18:45

2 stops23h 15m

R11 139

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 24/2

1:00-15:50

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

12:05-13:30

1 stop20h 25m

R11 423

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/2

9:05-3:55

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

20:30-19:25

1 stop17h 55m

R12 023

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 6/2

8:55-8:20

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-18:00

1 stop27h 10m

R12 090

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Sat 25/4

9:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

9:50-5:55

1 stop15h 05m

R13 090

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Mon 26/1

8:35-3:55

1 stop24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

13:45-18:55

1 stop24h 10m

R14 208

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 592

KrabiCape Town

KBV - CPT

KBVCPT

Krabi

Wed 4/3

12:00-16:45

1 stop33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:40-19:45

1 stop25h 05m

R18 193

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 11/2

20:45-17:10

1 stop25h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

19:10-18:40

1 stop18h 30m

R18 510

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Thailand to South Africa

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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 256, 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 606.

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 806 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 756 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Thailand to South Africa flights?

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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Fastest flight time	16h 05m
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The fastest flight from Thailand to South Africa takes 16h 05m

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 140	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 287 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 484	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 923 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 946	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 348 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 490	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 111 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 300	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 448 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 653	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 698 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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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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