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

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier 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 33% 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 15h 05m 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 27h 40m.

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 January 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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1:00 - 10:55

BKK

JNB

14h 55m

1 stop

1:15 - 13:30

JNB

BKK

31h 15m

1 stop

R10 630Kenya Airways

Tue, Mar 24 - Tue, Apr 21

1:35 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

14:30 - 18:45

JNB

BKK

23h 15m

2 stops

R10 694Multiple Airlines

Sun, Feb 22 - Mon, Mar 2

1:35 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

14:30 - 13:15

JNB

BKK

17h 45m

1 stop

R11 989Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 22 - Mon, Apr 20

21:50 - 8:20

HKT

JNB

39h 30m

2 stops

9:50 - 6:15

JNB

HKT

15h 25m

1 stop

R14 051Etihad Airways

Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13

1:55 - 13:00

BKK

CPT

16h 05m

1 stop

15:25 - 20:00

CPT

BKK

23h 35m

2 stops

R14 163Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

9:30 - 8:20

CNX

JNB

27h 50m

1 stop

9:50 - 6:25

JNB

CNX

15h 35m

1 stop

R14 787Etihad Airways

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

10:10 - 15:20

CNX

JNB

34h 10m

2 stops

14:45 - 19:10

JNB

CNX

23h 25m

2 stops

R17 040Qatar Airways

Fri, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 15

11:55 - 15:20

CNX

JNB

32h 25m

2 stops

12:40 - 19:10

JNB

CNX

25h 30m

2 stops

R17 120Qatar Airways

Fri, Jul 3 - Wed, Jul 15

12:00 - 11:40

KBV

CPT

28h 40m

1 stop

13:40 - 19:45

CPT

KBV

25h 05m

1 stop

R17 216Emirates

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

12:00 - 16:45

KBV

CPT

33h 45m

1 stop

13:40 - 19:45

CPT

KBV

25h 05m

1 stop

R17 344Emirates

Wed, Mar 4 - Sun, Mar 8

Ethiopian Air flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 22

BKK1:35Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 30m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 20

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m

1 stop

BKK13:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R11 989

Ethiopian Air

Apr 30

BKK1:50Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 15m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m

1 stop

BKK13:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 124

Ethiopian Air

May 11

BKK1:55Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 05m

1 stop

CPT13:00Cape Town Intl

May 18

CPT15:25Cape Town Intl

23h 35m

2 stops

BKK20:00Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R14 163

Singapore Airlines flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Singapore Airlines

Jul 3

CNX11:15Chiang Mai

36h 20m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 15

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 45m

1 stop

CNX16:35Chiang Mai

R19 774

Singapore Airlines

Jul 3

CNX11:15Chiang Mai

36h 20m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 15

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m

1 stop

CNX10:15Chiang Mai

R20 653

Singapore Airlines

Jul 3

CNX11:15Chiang Mai

36h 20m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 15

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m

1 stop

CNX10:15Chiang Mai

R20 845

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BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 24/3

1:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

1:15-13:30

1 stop31h 15m

R10 630

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 22/2

1:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

14:30-18:45

2 stops23h 15m

R10 694

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 22/3

1:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

14:30-13:15

1 stop17h 45m

R11 989

Phuket CityJohannesburg

HKT - JNB

HKTJNB

Phuket City

Mon 9/2

21:50-8:20

2 stops39h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

9:50-6:15

1 stop15h 25m

R14 051

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 11/5

1:55-13:00

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 18/5

15:25-20:00

2 stops23h 35m

R14 163

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Thu 4/6

9:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

9:50-6:25

1 stop15h 35m

R14 787

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Fri 3/7

10:10-15:20

2 stops34h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

14:45-19:10

2 stops23h 25m

R17 040

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Fri 3/7

11:55-15:20

2 stops32h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/7

12:40-19:10

2 stops25h 30m

R17 120

KrabiCape Town

KBV - CPT

KBVCPT

Krabi

Wed 4/3

12:00-11:40

1 stop28h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/3

13:40-19:45

1 stop25h 05m

R17 216

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

R17 344

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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 R10 790, 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 126.

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 024 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 270 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 31% on your flight if you consider stops on a Thailand to South Africa flight.

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

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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 January 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 R6 844	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 294 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 091	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 952 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 535	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 375 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R10 035	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 148 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 392	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 778	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 489 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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