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

Etihad Airways, Kenya Airways, and Cathay Pacific 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 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 17h 50m 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 21h 05m.

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 760Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 22 - Mon, Jan 26

1:00 - 10:55

BKK

JNB

14h 55m1 stop

12:05 - 13:30

JNB

BKK

20h 25m1 stop

R12 166Kenya Airways

Tue, Feb 10 - Mon, Mar 9

9:05 - 3:55

BKK

JNB

23h 50m1 stop

13:45 - 12:15

JNB

BKK

17h 30m1 stop

R12 471Qatar Airways

Tue, Feb 17 - Tue, Mar 17

20:30 - 8:40

BKK

JNB

17h 10m1 stop

13:45 - 19:25

JNB

BKK

24h 40m1 stop

R12 606Qatar Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Tue, Mar 10

1:35 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 30m1 stop

14:30 - 12:30

JNB

BKK

17h 00m1 stop

R12 775Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 15

20:40 - 19:40

BKK

JNB

28h 00m2 stops

9:50 - 7:10

JNB

BKK

16h 20m1 stop

R12 826Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 18 - Thu, Mar 19

20:40 - 19:40

BKK

JNB

28h 00m2 stops

9:50 - 18:00

JNB

BKK

27h 10m1 stop

R12 860Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Mar 11

15:30 - 13:45

BKK

CPT

27h 15m2 stops

13:50 - 20:00

CPT

BKK

25h 10m2 stops

R15 076Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 2

12:00 - 5:35

KBV

JNB

22h 35m1 stop

22:20 - 19:45

JNB

KBV

16h 25m1 stop

R17 631Emirates

Wed, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 25

20:45 - 17:10

BKK

DUR

25h 25m1 stop

19:10 - 12:05

DUR

BKK

35h 55m1 stop

R19 374Emirates

Sun, Jan 25 - Wed, Jan 28

Etihad Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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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

R11 760

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Etihad Airways

Jan 22

BKK9:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

27h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m

1 stop

BKK23:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 215

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Etihad Airways

Jun 4

CNX8:45Chiang Mai

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 05m

1 stop

CNX5:55Chiang Mai

R13 672

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Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 17

BKK9:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 30m

1 stop

BKK12:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 471

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Qatar Airways

Feb 11

BKK20:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 10

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m

1 stop

BKK19:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 606

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Qatar Airways

Feb 9

BKK9:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 12

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

BKK13:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 130

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BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 22/1

8:55-8:20

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

9:50-23:25

1 stop32h 35m

R11 760

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 10/2

1:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

12:05-13:30

1 stop20h 25m

R12 166

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 17/2

9:05-3:55

1 stop23h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

13:45-12:15

1 stop17h 30m

R12 471

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 11/2

20:30-8:40

1 stop17h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

13:45-19:25

1 stop24h 40m

R12 606

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 15/2

1:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/3

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

R12 775

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 18/2

20:40-19:40

2 stops28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

9:50-7:10

1 stop16h 20m

R12 826

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 11/2

20:40-19:40

2 stops28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

9:50-18:00

1 stop27h 10m

R12 860

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 076

KrabiJohannesburg

KBV - JNB

KBVJNB

Krabi

Wed 21/1

12:00-5:35

1 stop22h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:20-19:45

1 stop16h 25m

R17 631

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 374

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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 421, 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 777.

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 653. 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 880. 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 495 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 082.

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 105 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 912 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Thailand to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 50m
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The fastest flight from Thailand to South Africa takes 17h 50m

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 245	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 287 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 623	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 903 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 092	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 330 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 644	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 088 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 481	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 432 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 598	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 676 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Thailand to South Africa?

Finding the right flight to South Africa from Thailand is quick and easy when you have a range of options in front of you, from reputable agents and recognisable airlines. Options that can then be filtered down to find the best fit. That is what momondo does. We make finding flights to South Africa quick and easy, saving you time and money.

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.

How can momondo help me find flights from Thailand to South Africa?

Once you have performed a search for Thailand to South Africa flights, momondo helps you find the right one by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight from Thailand to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to South Africa, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to South Africa from Thailand and alert you when they change.