How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui?

Airlines like Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from Johannesburg to Ko Samui in about 24h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 15m. The distance from Johannesburg to Ko Samui is about 8699 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ko Samui round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Ko Samui is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 935 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Cathay Pacific, starting at R13 631 and R15 072 round-trip. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Ko Samui ranges from 58.0 - 490.0 inches per month. November is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 490.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Ko Samui when rainfall is around 58.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Ko Samui, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, April is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 29.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Ko Samui?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui, you may want to consider flying on Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways or Emirates as they are the most popular for this route.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to USM?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Ko Samui from Johannesburg?

If you book a flight to Ko Samui from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Ko Samui, which is the city’s only airport. Ko Samui (USM) is located 3,3 km from the centre of Ko Samui. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui per day from 4 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui that include hotel bookings?

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Round-trip from	R15 000
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Popular in	December
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Average price	R16 527

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4 total stops
64h 55m total
Johannesburg to Ko Samui

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Mon 11/522:20JNB - USM

2 stops37h 35mEmirates

Thu 14/517:55USM - JNB

2 stops27h 20mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R15 000

Sun 3/522:20JNB - USM

2 stops37h 35mEmirates

Sun 17/58:00USM - JNB

2 stops31h 15mEmirates

Deal found 6/1R15 099

Fri 24/49:50JNB - USM

2 stops40h 20mEtihad Airways

Thu 30/418:55USM - JNB

2 stops42h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1R15 181

Sun 3/513:45JNB - USM

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 17/519:45USM - JNB

1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R15 378

Fri 20/219:55JNB - USM

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Fri 27/28:55USM - JNB

1 stop14h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R15 788

Fri 11/1222:20JNB - USM

2 stops28h 50mMultiple Airlines

Sat 26/1215:50USM - JNB

2 stops23h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 018

Fri 11/1219:55JNB - USM

1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines

Fri 25/1219:45USM - JNB

1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 051

Fri 20/212:45JNB - USM

2 stops22h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 27/217:05USM - JNB

2 stops20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R16 674

Fri 24/419:10JNB - USM

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/48:10USM - JNB

3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 806

Fri 11/1219:55JNB - USM

1 stop31h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sat 26/1219:45USM - JNB

1 stop39h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 904

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Mon 11/522:20JNB - USM

2 stops37h 35mEmirates

Thu 14/517:55USM - JNB

2 stops27h 20mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R15 000

Fri 24/49:50JNB - USM

2 stops40h 20mEtihad Airways

Thu 30/418:55USM - JNB

2 stops42h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/1R15 181

Sun 3/513:45JNB - USM

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Sun 17/519:45USM - JNB

1 stop27h 50mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R15 378

Fri 20/212:45JNB - USM

2 stops22h 40mQatar Airways

Fri 27/217:05USM - JNB

2 stops20h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R16 674

Fri 24/419:10JNB - USM

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 30/48:10USM - JNB

3 stops36h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 806

Fri 20/219:55JNB - USM

1 stop16h 15mSingapore Airlines

Fri 27/28:55USM - JNB

1 stop14h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 6/1R15 788

Fri 24/419:50JNB - USM

1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines

Thu 30/411:05USM - JNB

1 stop24h 05mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R16 674

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Fri 20/219:55JNB - USM

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Deal found 7/1R15 788

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3 stops35h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1R18 398

Fri 20/29:50JNB - USM

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Fri 27/217:05USM - JNB

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Deal found 6/1R27 851

Fri 20/220:30JNB - USM

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Deal found 6/1R38 748

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2 stops37h 40mEmirates

Sat 28/28:15USM - JNB

2 stops31h 10mEmirates

Deal found 7/1R28 622

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1 stop16h 20mSingapore Airlines

Sun 1/38:55USM - JNB

1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 7/1R17 413

Sun 22/214:30JNB - USM

2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/320:20USM - JNB

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Deal found 7/1R18 808

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Wed 18/29:50JNB - USM

3 stops50h 40mMultiple Airlines

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2 stops37h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/1R10 175

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Ko Samui

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17:05-8:40

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R16 674

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19:50-7:45

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Ko Samui

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JohannesburgKo Samui

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Fri 24/4

19:10-21:35

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Ko Samui

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8:10-15:50

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JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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9:50-17:30

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R8 698

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

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12:50-20:50

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R8 977

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20:30-7:30

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui is 13 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui (average of R9 584). Flying from Johannesburg to Ko Samui in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 099). 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 Ko Samui

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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8,0

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Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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3 462 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 429 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 124 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 701 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 462 reviews

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8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

CEB - CRK

On the plane it was good. They served me food for ky special request. But my baggage arrived late, so today I received my 1 luggage and still the other one is need wait.

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Ko Samui from Johannesburg?
If you book a flight to Ko Samui from Johannesburg, you will be flying to Ko Samui, which is the city’s only airport. Ko Samui (USM) is located 3,3 km from the centre of Ko Samui. There are 0 flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui per day from 4 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui?
Airlines like Emirates, Etihad Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from Johannesburg to Ko Samui in about 24h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 16h 15m. The distance from Johannesburg to Ko Samui is about 8699 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Ko Samui round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg to Ko Samui is Singapore Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R9 935 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Cathay Pacific, starting at R13 631 and R15 072 round-trip. Users have found that Singapore Airlines is 36% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Ko Samui flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Ko Samui?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Ko Samui 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 Johannesburg to Ko Samui?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Ko Samui (average of R9 584). Flying from Johannesburg to Ko Samui in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 099). 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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