R5 739+ Cheap flights to Phuket Island

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— HKT
May 23 — May 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Phuket Island in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Phuket Island
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Phuket Island. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 23 April 2026.

Wed 16/99:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 22/99:25
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R10 171
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
HKT
2 stops27h 40m
Etihad Airways
Sat 27/67:35
HKT
-
JNB
2 stops29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R10 204
Thu 18/69:50
JNB
-
HKT
2 stops21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 25/67:35
HKT
-
JNB
2 stops29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R10 270
Sat 11/79:50
JNB
-
HKT
2 stops32h 10m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/77:35
HKT
-
JNB
2 stops29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R10 352
Thu 1/109:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop16h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/109:25
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R10 435
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 26/67:35
HKT
-
JNB
2 stops29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R10 452
Thu 16/79:50
JNB
-
HKT
2 stops21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 22/79:25
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 21/4R10 501
Thu 16/79:50
JNB
-
HKT
2 stops23h 15m
Etihad Airways
Tue 21/79:25
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop27h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/4R10 551

Find flight deals to Phuket Island

Find the latest flights to Phuket Island in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2026.

Return from

R10 171

One-way from

R5 739

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R11 510
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/9-22/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Phuket City
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Phuket Island
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R1 108 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R333 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in April 2026

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Locate flights to Phuket Island that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 23 April 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/6

9:50-7:35

1 stop16h 45m

Phuket City

Mon 29/6

19:10-8:20

2 stops42h 10m

R11 394

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

9:50-7:35

1 stop16h 45m

Phuket City

Fri 30/10

2:40-8:20

1 stop34h 40m

R11 758

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/6

22:20-12:00

1 stop32h 40m

Phuket City

Thu 11/6

23:55-5:30

1 stop34h 35m

R12 105

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

22:20-12:00

1 stop32h 40m

Phuket City

Sat 4/7

19:55-20:35

1 stop29h 40m

R12 238
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

19:10-20:05

1 stop19h 55m

Phuket City

Mon 21/9

19:55-16:15

1 stop25h 20m

R12 238

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

22:20-20:00

1 stop16h 40m

Phuket City

Wed 20/5

14:45-16:15

2 stops30h 30m

R12 701

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

13:30-18:30

2 stops24h 00m

Phuket City

Wed 3/6

19:55-20:35

1 stop29h 40m

R12 701

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/6

13:30-20:05

1 stop25h 35m

Phuket City

Fri 19/6

19:10-16:15

2 stops26h 05m

R12 767

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

13:30-20:00

1 stop25h 30m

Phuket City

Tue 12/5

17:30-10:15

2 stops21h 45m

R12 767

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

22:20-20:05

1 stop16h 45m

Phuket City

Thu 29/10

15:00-16:35

2 stops30h 35m

R12 883

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 22/4

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Phuket Island

When is the best time to book a flight to Phuket Island?

Booking 31 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Phuket Island. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

How long is the flight to Phuket Island?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Phuket Island takes 16 hours 40 minutes. Flights to Phuket Island from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Phuket Island?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Phuket Island are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Rainfall in Phuket Island by month

Plan your trip to Phuket Island by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Phuket Island ranges from 30.0 - 410.0 mm per month. September is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 410.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Phuket Island when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Phuket Island by month

Plan your trip to Phuket Island by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Phuket Island, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, March is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 27.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Phuket Island

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Phuket Island. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Phuket Island. Reviews last updated 23 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific to Thailand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to Phuket Island

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Phuket Island if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Phuket Island on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Phuket Island?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Phuket Island.

  • How much is a return flight to Phuket Island?

    A return flight to Phuket Island will typically cost around R1 977, however they can be found for as little as R664.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Phuket Island depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Phuket Island, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (16 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Phuket City have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Phuket City can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Phuket City?

    Yes. Phuket City has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sunset Ocean Front Villa , Mai Khao Phuket is the closest property to Phuket City (0,0 km away from Phuket City).

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