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

Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Kenya Airways 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 42% 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 15m to fly from Thailand to South Africa if you fly out of Chiang Mai (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 24h 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 November 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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2:55 - 8:20BKK-JNB

34h 25m1 stop

9:50 - 23:20JNB-BKK

32h 30m1 stop

R11 702Etihad Airways

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Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 11

1:00 - 0:25BKK-JNB

28h 25m1 stop

1:35 - 13:30JNB-BKK

30h 55m1 stop

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Sat, Feb 7 - Tue, Feb 10

2:00 - 15:15BKK-JNB

18h 15m1 stop

13:45 - 19:25JNB-BKK

24h 40m1 stop

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Thu, Dec 25 - Mon, Jan 19

18:55 - 8:40BKK-JNB

18h 45m1 stop

20:30 - 18:25JNB-BKK

16h 55m1 stop

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Wed, Mar 4 - Thu, Mar 19

1:35 - 3:55BKK-JNB

31h 20m1 stop

23:00 - 12:30JNB-BKK

32h 30m1 stop

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Sun, Dec 7 - Wed, Dec 24

19:25 - 7:40CNX-JNB

17h 15m1 stop

11:20 - 9:45JNB-CNX

17h 25m1 stop

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19:25 - 7:40CNX-JNB

17h 15m1 stop

11:20 - 9:45JNB-CNX

17h 25m1 stop

R16 266Cathay Pacific

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Fri, Apr 17 - Tue, Apr 21

1:35 - 13:45BKK-CPT

17h 10m1 stop

13:50 - 12:30CPT-BKK

17h 40m1 stop

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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Mar 17

20:45 - 17:10BKK-DUR

25h 25m1 stop

18:40 - 13:00DUR-BKK

37h 20m1 stop

R20 414Emirates

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1:05 - 17:10BKK-DUR

21h 05m1 stop

19:10 - 18:05DUR-BKK

17h 55m1 stop

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Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Dec 25

BKK2:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 15m

1 stop

JNB15:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 40m

1 stop

BKK19:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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Qatar Airways

Mar 4

BKK18:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 45m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 19

JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m

1 stop

BKK18:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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Qatar Airways

Dec 29

BKK9:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 50m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 10

JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 20m

1 stop

BKK13:05Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 448

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Etihad Airways

Feb 7

BKK2:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

34h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 11

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 30m

1 stop

BKK23:20Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

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Mar 2

BKK17:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

43h 55m

2 stops

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 18

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 10m

1 stop

BKK18:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 999

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Mar 5

HKT9:05Phuket City

28h 15m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 25m

1 stop

HKT6:15Phuket City

R13 310

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BKK - JNB

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 7/2

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-23:20

1 stop32h 30m

R11 702

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 7/2

1:00-0:25

1 stop28h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

1:35-13:30

1 stop30h 55m

R12 238

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 25/12

2:00-15:15

1 stop18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

13:45-19:25

1 stop24h 40m

R13 154

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 4/3

18:55-8:40

1 stop18h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

20:30-18:25

1 stop16h 55m

R13 258

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 7/12

1:35-3:55

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/12

23:00-12:30

1 stop32h 30m

R13 707

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Fri 17/4

19:25-7:40

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

11:20-9:45

1 stop17h 25m

R16 248

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Fri 17/4

19:25-7:40

1 stop17h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

11:20-9:45

1 stop17h 25m

R16 266

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 3/2

1:35-13:45

1 stop17h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

13:50-12:30

1 stop17h 40m

R18 202

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 13/3

20:45-17:10

1 stop25h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/4

18:40-13:00

1 stop37h 20m

R20 414

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 7/2

1:05-17:10

1 stop21h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 11/2

19:10-18:05

1 stop17h 55m

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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 720, 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 R12 031.

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 926. 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 R15 201. 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 786 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 386.

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 486 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 R12 221 on momondo.

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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 November 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 401	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 286 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R10 310	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 1 289 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 874	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 057 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R10 910	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 894 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R12 750	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 405 reviews	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 762	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 660 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.

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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.