Cheap flights to Bangkok

Most popular in	December	High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise
Cheapest in	October	Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average price	R9335	Price for this month
Cheapest price	R5754	From Cape Town to Bangkok

Cheapest prices for Bangkok flights by month

January

R9903

February

R9349

March

R9335

April

R9150

May

R8510

June

R9107

July

R9093

August

R8880

September

R8027

October

R7800

November

R8127

December

R10528

October is currently the cheapest month to fly to Bangkok. At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

When is the best time to fly to Bangkok?

Choose a month below to see average flight price and weather conditions.

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Price	6886 - 10936 ZAR
Temperature	89.6 - 96.1 °F
Rainfall	9.9 - 308.3 mm

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Bangkok?

September is a shoulder month for booking the cheapest flight tickets to Bangkok while also enjoying pleasant weather conditions as rainfall begins to decrease. Temperatures range from around 25°C to 32°C. The Moon festival takes place during this month – giving guests a chance to indulge in the city’s culinary creativity. Even during this shoulder month, is it important to book flight tickets as far in advance as possible in order to get the best price.

Days before departure

Which day is cheapest to fly to Bangkok?

The cheapest day to fly to Bangkok is usually Wednesday. At the moment, Sunday is the most expensive.

What time of day is cheapest to fly?

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Bangkok trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.

How long is the flight to Bangkok?

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).

Which airlines operate flights to Bangkok?

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.

How to get from the airport to the city centre?

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.