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Cheap flights from South Africa to Asia from R5 303

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
May 3 — May 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Asia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Asia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2026.

Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/615:05
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3R9 623
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
2 stops20h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/521:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 674
Wed 20/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop16h 00m
Etihad Airways
Tue 26/521:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3R9 691
Fri 18/99:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/915:05
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R9 759
Sun 19/79:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/79:45
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R9 775
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop33h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 8/53:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 809
Fri 1/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop27h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/521:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 826
Thu 4/69:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 10/621:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 843
Sat 9/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 30m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/53:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3R9 860
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/715:05
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 877
Sun 10/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 22/521:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/3R9 928
Sat 2/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop16h 00m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/521:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 945

Find flight deals from South Africa to Asia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Asia flight deals. Data was last updated 3 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 623

One-way from

R5 303

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R9 013

Good round-trip deal

R12 270 or less

Good one-way deal

R8 608 or less
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 10m total
  • South Africa to Asia
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • South Africa to Asia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R8 678 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 554 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from South Africa to Asia.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Asia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

19:10-18:20

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 21/4

21:10-16:15

1 stop24h 05m

R10 673

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

9:45-12:15

1 stop21h 30m

Phuket City

Tue 5/5

15:20-8:15

1 stop21h 55m

R10 741
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgSingapore

JNB - SIN

JNBSIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

9:45-9:40

1 stop17h 55m

Singapore Changi

Tue 5/5

21:00-8:15

1 stop17h 15m

R10 792

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

13:30-12:15

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 23/5

1:15-20:35

1 stop24h 20m

R10 843

JohannesburgSingapore

JNB - SIN

JNBSIN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/7

9:50-9:40

1 stop17h 50m

Singapore Changi

Tue 14/7

21:00-8:20

1 stop17h 20m

R11 232

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

22:20-20:00

1 stop16h 40m

Phuket City

Fri 29/5

19:55-20:35

1 stop29h 40m

R12 249

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

22:20-20:00

1 stop16h 40m

Phuket City

Wed 13/5

19:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

R12 283

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

13:30-12:00

1 stop17h 30m

Phuket City

Thu 14/5

23:45-16:15

1 stop21h 30m

R12 283

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

22:20-12:00

1 stop32h 40m

Phuket City

Wed 20/5

19:55-20:35

1 stop29h 40m

R12 300

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

22:20-20:00

1 stop16h 40m

Phuket City

Wed 20/5

19:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

R12 300

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Asia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Asia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Asia?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Asia (average of R7 793). Flying from South Africa to Asia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 250). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to AS?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Asia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Asia as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Asia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Asia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Asia. Reviews last updated 3 April 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from South Africa to Asia have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 553 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 431 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
994 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 487 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Asia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Asia?

    A quick flight from South Africa to Asia can take about 18h 10m. Emirates provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 673. The distance between South Africa and Asia is about 8991 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Asia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 182. However, be on the lookout for offers from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Asia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Asia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Asia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Asia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Asia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Asia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Asia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Asia?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Asia (average of R7 793). Flying from South Africa to Asia in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 250). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Asia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Asia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 301AverageR14 385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR7 306AverageR14 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 524AverageR12 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 530AverageR14 696FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR9 228AverageR15 658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 825AverageR17 108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 891AverageR15 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Malaysia AirlinesCheapestR10 199AverageR17 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 386AverageR14 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air MauritiusCheapestR10 963AverageR11 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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