Question 1

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

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Departing from South Africa to Ko Samui will take you 18h. Airlines will cover a distance of 8699 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 2

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

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Ko Samui (average of R742). Flying from South Africa to Ko Samui in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 201). 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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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.

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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).

Question 5

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

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

Question 6

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Ko Samui?

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When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 14 days in advance, which can save you up to 70% on flights from South Africa to Ko Samui compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 14 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at R12 183. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from R20 789.

Question 7

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

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September is one of the best times of the year to fly to Ko Samui from South Africa. Prices for September average R17 354 per person but you can even find prices for as low as R10 359. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of January. Opting for a September flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in January

Question 8

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

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

Question 9

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

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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.

Question 10

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

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

Question 11

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

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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.

Question 12

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

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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.

Question 13

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from South Africa to Ko Samui?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Ko Samui from South Africa today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from South Africa to Ko Samui?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from South Africa to Ko Samui.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from South Africa to Ko Samui with no change fees?

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Need flexible booking options for your flight to Ko Samui from South Africa? Don’t worry, Cheapflights have you covered. Use our search filter to only show flights with no change fees.

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Round-trip from	R22 188
One-way from	R16 521
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R17 903

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 723	AverageR16 238	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR15 374	AverageR17 459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 353	AverageR21 162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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