How long is the flight from Thailand to South Africa?

On average, it takes 16h 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 Chiang Mai and into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then the flight time is around 22h 20m.

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

Etihad Airways and Emirates 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 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.

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 February 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 - 15:50

BKK

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

17:00 - 13:30

JNB

BKK

15h 30m

1 stop

R9 667Kenya Airways

Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 3

1:35 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 30m

1 stop

14:30 - 17:15

JNB

BKK

21h 45m

2 stops

R11 340Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 8

1:50 - 13:05

BKK

JNB

16h 15m

1 stop

14:30 - 13:15

JNB

BKK

17h 45m

1 stop

R11 547Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 26 - Mon, May 11

2:30 - 15:20

BKK

JNB

17h 50m

1 stop

14:45 - 18:20

JNB

BKK

22h 35m

1 stop

R12 630Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 28

9:05 - 17:30

BKK

CPT

37h 25m

1 stop

12:35 - 19:25

CPT

BKK

25h 50m

1 stop

R14 143Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 3

1:55 - 14:35

BKK

CPT

17h 40m

1 stop

13:50 - 20:00

CPT

BKK

25h 10m

2 stops

R14 493Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 25 - Thu, Apr 2

8:50 - 8:20

CNX

JNB

28h 30m

1 stop

9:50 - 6:10

JNB

CNX

15h 20m

1 stop

R14 557Etihad Airways

Sat, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 28

9:30 - 8:20

CNX

JNB

27h 50m

1 stop

9:50 - 6:25

JNB

CNX

15h 35m

1 stop

R14 780Etihad Airways

Thu, Jun 4 - Mon, Jun 8

19:40 - 7:25

CNX

JNB

16h 45m

1 stop

11:00 - 9:50

JNB

CNX

17h 50m

1 stop

R15 178Cathay Pacific

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

19:40 - 7:25

CNX

JNB

16h 45m

1 stop

11:00 - 9:50

JNB

CNX

17h 50m

1 stop

R15 226Cathay Pacific

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

Qatar Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

Mar 31

BKK2:30Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 50m

1 stop

JNB15:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 28

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 35m

1 stop

BKK18:20Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 630

Qatar Airways

Mar 26

BKK8:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 2

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 40m

1 stop

BKK13:25Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R12 773

Qatar Airways

Mar 27

BKK8:15Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

24h 40m

1 stop

JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 14

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 00m

1 stop

BKK20:45Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

R13 665

Etihad Airways flights from Thailand to South Africa

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Etihad Airways

Feb 28

CNX8:50Chiang Mai

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 28

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m

1 stop

CNX6:10Chiang Mai

R14 557

Etihad Airways

Jun 4

CNX9:30Chiang Mai

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 8

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 35m

1 stop

CNX6:25Chiang Mai

R14 780

Etihad Airways

Mar 3

CNX8:50Chiang Mai

28h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 25

JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

15h 20m

1 stop

CNX6:10Chiang Mai

R14 955

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BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 26/3

1:00-15:50

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

17:00-13:30

1 stop15h 30m

R9 667

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 24/3

1:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:30-17:15

2 stops21h 45m

R11 340

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 26/4

1:50-13:05

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

14:30-13:15

1 stop17h 45m

R11 547

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 31/3

2:30-15:20

1 stop17h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:45-18:20

1 stop22h 35m

R12 630

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 16/2

9:05-17:30

1 stop37h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/3

12:35-19:25

1 stop25h 50m

R14 143

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 25/3

1:55-14:35

1 stop17h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/4

13:50-20:00

2 stops25h 10m

R14 493

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Sat 28/2

8:50-8:20

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

9:50-6:10

1 stop15h 20m

R14 557

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 780

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Tue 10/3

19:40-7:25

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

11:00-9:50

1 stop17h 50m

R15 178

Chiang MaiJohannesburg

CNX - JNB

CNXJNB

Chiang Mai

Tue 10/3

19:40-7:25

1 stop16h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

11:00-9:50

1 stop17h 50m

R15 226

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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 750, 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 085.

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 R11 828 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 R10 782 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

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 February 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 819	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 292 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R9 058	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R9 499	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 393 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	PriceFrom R9 998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,6 1 162 reviews	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R12 346	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 731 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R13 727	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 513 reviews	Search Emirates 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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