How long is the flight from South Africa to Ko Samui?

Departing from South Africa to Ko Samui will take you 17h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8699 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 South Africa to Ko Samui?

Consider Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways or Emirates when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from South Africa to Ko Samui.

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

Most people fly into Ko Samui (USM) if they book a flight to Ko Samui from South Africa. Ko Samui is conveniently located just 3,3 km from Ko Samui’s city centre.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ko Samui?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ko Samui?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Ko Samui that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Sat 4/419:50JNB - USM

1 stop17h 40mSingapore Airlines

Mon 13/48:45USM - JNB

1 stop26h 25mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/10R18 419

Thu 2/413:55JNB - USM

2 stops22h 10mQatar Airways

Sun 3/515:50USM - JNB

2 stops23h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/10R19 304

Sat 4/419:50JNB - USM

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Mon 13/418:25USM - JNB

2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10R20 224

Sat 4/413:55JNB - USM

2 stops22h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 13/415:50USM - JNB

2 stops23h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 23/10R20 224

One-way flights from South Africa to Ko Samui
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Ko Samui. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Tue 6/119:55JNB - USM

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/10R14 513

Tue 6/119:55JNB - USM

2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10R21 353

Wed 25/31:35JNB - USM

3 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 23/10R23 280

Thu 26/313:40JNB - USM

1 stop22h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 24/10R35 866

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Ko Samui

Round-trip from	R18 419
One-way from	R14 513
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R14 912

Singapore Airlines
4/4-13/4
2 total stops
44h 05m total
South Africa to Ko Samui

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Singapore Airlines
6/1
1 total stop
17h 55m total
South Africa to Ko Samui

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price (R43 285 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 808 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

19:50-18:30

1 stop17h 40m

Ko Samui

Mon 13/4

8:45-6:10

1 stop26h 25m

R18 419

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

13:55-17:05

2 stops22h 10m

Ko Samui

Sun 3/5

15:50-10:00

2 stops23h 10m

R19 304

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

19:50-18:30

1 stop17h 40m

Ko Samui

Mon 13/4

18:25-6:10

2 stops16h 45m

R20 224

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

13:55-17:45

2 stops22h 50m

Ko Samui

Mon 13/4

15:50-10:00

2 stops23h 10m

R20 224

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

19:55-18:50

1 stop17h 55m

R14 513

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/1

19:55-19:50

2 stops18h 55m

R21 353

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

1:35-10:25

3 stops51h 50m

R23 280

JohannesburgKo Samui

JNB - USM

JNBUSM

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

13:40-17:10

1 stop22h 30m

R35 866

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

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ko Samui (average of R8 437). Flying from South Africa to Ko Samui in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 798). 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 USM?

When flying from South Africa to Ko Samui, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 22% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Ko Samui?

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Ko Samui

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific from South Africa to Ko Samui. 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 384 reviews

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8,1

Very Good

3 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 387 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 038 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 657 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 384 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2025

AMD - DXB

The flight from Ahmedabad never took off. We missed the flight from Dubai to LA. A very poor experience with Emirates.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Ko Samui from South Africa?
Most people fly into Ko Samui (USM) if they book a flight to Ko Samui from South Africa. Ko Samui is conveniently located just 3,3 km from Ko Samui’s city centre.
How long is the flight from South Africa to Ko Samui?
Departing from South Africa to Ko Samui will take you 17h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 8699 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Ko Samui that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Ko Samui flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Ko Samui?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Ko Samui.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Ko Samui?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Ko Samui?
Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ko Samui (average of R8 437). Flying from South Africa to Ko Samui in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 798). 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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 510	AverageR15 948	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
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Cathay Pacific	CheapestR15 943	AverageR18 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 012	AverageR20 453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Reviews of airlines servicing Ko Samui

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