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Cheap flights from South Africa to Asia from R4 771

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 13/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
Jan 6 — Jan 131
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 7 December 2025.

Sun 14/1217:00JNB - BOM
1 stop29h 00mKenya Airways
Thu 12/22:40BOM - JNB
1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R10 372
Wed 24/1212:50JNB - BOM
1 stop13h 45mUganda Airlines
Thu 1/18:00BOM - JNB
1 stop15h 10mUganda Airlines
Deal found 6/12R10 693
Sun 28/1212:05JNB - BOM
1 stop33h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 25/12:40BOM - JNB
1 stop28h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12R10 727
Tue 23/121:35JNB - BOM
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 27/126:45BOM - JNB
1 stop12h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R10 829
Wed 10/1221:45JNB - BOM
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/111:05BOM - JNB
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/12R11 522
Tue 23/1223:00JNB - BOM
1 stop24h 05mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1210:50BOM - JNB
1 stop12h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/12R11 827
Wed 24/128:20JNB - BOM
1 stop14h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/1210:50BOM - JNB
1 stop12h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12R11 878
Tue 23/121:35JNB - BOM
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 17/12:40BOM - JNB
1 stop25h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12R11 912
Mon 8/1221:45JNB - BOM
1 stop24h 30mEgyptair
Mon 12/12:50BOM - JNB
1 stop31h 50mEgyptair
Deal found 6/12R12 199
Thu 18/121:35JNB - BOM
1 stop20h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 17/16:45BOM - JNB
1 stop21h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/12R12 690
Tue 23/1217:00JNB - BOM
1 stop29h 00mKenya Airways
Mon 29/126:45BOM - JNB
1 stop21h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12R12 825
Wed 24/1211:00JNB - BKK
1 stop26h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 28/127:55BKK - JNB
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 6/12R12 927

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 7 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R8 189

One-way from

R4 991

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R15 583

Good round-trip deal

R10 988 or less

Good one-way deal

R7 821 or less
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 22/1-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 40m total
  • South Africa to Asia
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 8/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • South Africa to Asia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R19 148 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 997 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 7 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Asia that are best for you.

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JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

9:50-19:00

1 stop29h 40m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Sun 25/1

13:45-8:20

1 stop22h 05m

R8 189

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-1:50

1 stop12h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Tue 27/1

13:45-8:20

1 stop22h 05m

R9 424

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/1

1:35-5:35

1 stop24h 30m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Thu 22/1

4:40-8:20

1 stop31h 10m

R9 847

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/1

13:10-5:40

1 stop13h 00m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Fri 23/1

7:55-11:25

1 stop31h 00m

R10 101

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

14:30-7:15

1 stop13h 15m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Mon 26/1

10:50-13:05

1 stop29h 45m

R10 186

JohannesburgMumbai

JNB - BOM

JNBBOM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

14:30-2:35

1 stop32h 35m

Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl

Wed 28/1

10:50-3:55

1 stop20h 35m

R10 203

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

19:55-18:45

1 stop17h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 21/3

9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R10 372

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

19:50-19:00

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 10/7

9:20-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

R10 389

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/2

19:55-17:10

1 stop16h 15m

Phuket City

Tue 10/2

8:40-18:35

1 stop14h 55m

R10 457

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-17:10

1 stop16h 15m

Phuket City

Tue 10/2

8:40-18:35

1 stop14h 55m

R10 457

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Asia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Asia from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Asia (average of R6 768). Flying from South Africa to Asia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 969). 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 7 December 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from South Africa to Asia at midday. By choosing this option you can save up to 15% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Asia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Asia. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Asia flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 7 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 411 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 676 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 330 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
903 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 431 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 13h. Etihad Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R10 101. The distance between South Africa and Asia is about 6959 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 Ethiopian Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R3 566. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways, 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Asia (average of R6 768). Flying from South Africa to Asia in June is currently the most expensive (average of R7 969). 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 7 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Uganda AirlinesCheapestR7 147AverageR8 044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR7 488AverageR12 344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR7 731AverageR13 096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EgyptairCheapestR8 020AverageR10 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air TanzaniaCheapestR8 108AverageR9 551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air MauritiusCheapestR8 248AverageR10 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 449AverageR14 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 609AverageR14 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR8 660AverageR14 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR8 895AverageR16 661FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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