R5 863+ Cheap flights to Bangkok

Peak season When starting to compare flights to Bangkok, it is useful to know that its busiest months are between November and March. During this time, temperatures reach as high as 31°C and rainfall is at its lowest. Finding cheap flights to Bangkok during this period can be challenging, so booking ahead is essential. Festivals that attract international crowds to the city during peak season include Chinese New Year and the candlelit festival of Loy Krathong. Off season Bangkok’s “off-season,” occurs from May to October and is the period during which the city experiences the most rainfall. The cheapest flights to Bangkok are usually available during this period as well as more cost-effective accommodation and travel packages. A range of indoor activities await tourists, including shopping and visiting the city’s auspicious temples.

Flights from Cape Town to Bangkok – 23 hours 20 minutes (average 2 stops). Flights from Durban to Bangkok – 18 hours 11 minutes (average 1 stop). Flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok – 22 hours 40 minutes (average 2 stops).

The following major airlines offer flights to Bangkok: Air France, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Finnair, Kenya Airways, KLM, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, SWISS, Turkish Airlines and Air Seychelles. At least 3 months in advance is the best time to book flights to Bangkok.

Arranging airport shuttles or charters from the airport to the city centre straight after booking plane tickets to Bangkok, is the easiest and most convenient way to travel. Alternatively metre taxis provide an efficient service. A range of different cars are available from sedans to limousines, so travellers are spoilt for choice. Another transport option for tourists on a trip to Bangkok city centre is the Airport Rail Link City Line, which leaves every 15 minutes and takes 25 minutes to reach the city.

BKK is a unique code, commonly called an IATA code, used in the aviation industry to identify airports. This code, along with many others, are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association). A BKK flight refers to a flight to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport. Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport (DMK), Rayong Utapao Rayong Pattaya Airport (UTP), Hua Hin Airport (HHQ) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Bangkok on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Bangkok.

A return flight to Bangkok will typically cost around R143, however they can be found for as little as R45.

For those looking to save time traveling to Bangkok, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 50 minutes).

Yes. Those touching down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Yes. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Louis Tavern Dayrooms At Suvarnabhumi Airport is the closest property to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (0,0 km away from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).