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Cheap flights from South Africa to Bangkok

JNB — BKK
Nov 9 — Nov 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R10 245
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R11 477 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R3 659 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Bangkok?

Booking 80 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to Bangkok. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bangkok (average of R10 526). Flying from South Africa to Bangkok in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 897). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bangkok

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific from South Africa to Bangkok. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 674 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 513 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 721 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 541 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 624 reviews
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Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Judith,Sept 2026

SFO - SIN

Great except for giving me a dinner with rice in it that I didn’t order.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 930. Etihad Airways flights start at R5 052 while deals on Emirates start at R5 658 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Bangkok?

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Bangkok, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, Cape Town Intl - Bangkok Suvarnabhumi or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Bangkok Don Mueang Intl, as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Bangkok 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 Bangkok?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Bangkok (average of R10 526). Flying from South Africa to Bangkok in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 897). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Bangkok

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR3 515AverageR12 104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 746AverageR10 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 926AverageR11 158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 007AverageR10 005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 653AverageR13 776FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 848AverageR14 311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 248AverageR13 935FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 245AverageR13 854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 060AverageR13 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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