How long is the flight from Asia to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Emirates can get you from Asia to South Africa in just under 30h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. There are 6959 km between Asia and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 216 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Uganda Airlines from R3 898 and Kenya Airways from R4 031 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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

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

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Asia to South Africa?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Asia to South Africa 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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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Asia to South Africa?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Asia to South Africa (average of R11 249). Flying from Asia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 636). 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.

How often are flights from Asia to South Africa delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Asia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Asia to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Asia to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Asia to South Africa is 26 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from Asia to South Africa. 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.

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Emirates

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Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Cathay Pacific

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10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 711 reviews

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8,1

Very Good

3 687 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 557 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 687 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

1 046 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 687 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Steven,Apr 2026

GLA - DXB

Being disabled i feel they made an extra effort to accommodate me especially as I had adjoining flights

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How long is the flight from Asia to South Africa?
Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Emirates can get you from Asia to South Africa in just under 30h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h. There are 6959 km between Asia and South Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Asia to South Africa one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R3 216 on Ethiopian Air. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Uganda Airlines from R3 898 and Kenya Airways from R4 031 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Asia to South Africa that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Asia to South Africa flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Asia to South Africa?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Asia to South Africa.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Asia to South Africa?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Asia to South Africa 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 Asia to South Africa?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Asia to South Africa (average of R11 249). Flying from Asia to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of R15 636). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR6 241	AverageR16 336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR7 499	AverageR14 778	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR9 450	AverageR14 356	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 321	AverageR10 908	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 982	AverageR17 786	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 073	AverageR18 321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
China Eastern	CheapestR12 865	AverageR13 048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR15 680	AverageR20 180	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights

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How often are flights from Asia to South Africa delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Asia and South Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 143 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Asia to South Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Asia to South Africa flights?

Over the past year, Air China have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 16% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Asia to South Africa is 26 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from Asia to South Africa. 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.

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Asia to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 4 November 2026.

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Explore direct flight options from Asia to South Africa based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 4 November 2026.

Last-minute flights from Asia to South Africa
Discover last-minute flight deals from Asia to South Africa. Data last updated 4 November 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from Asia to South Africa
Search for one-way flight options from Asia to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 4 November 2026.