How long is the flight from South Africa to Thailand?

Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Airways can get you from South Africa to Thailand in just under 18h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 25m. The distance from South Africa to Thailand is about 8990 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 957. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Thailand for a low price.

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Thailand, 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).

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

When flying from South Africa to Thailand, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Thailand 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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Find flight deals from South Africa to Thailand

Round-trip from	R9 704
One-way from	R5 085
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R11 333

Etihad Airways
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Thailand?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R11 150). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 623). 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 far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Thailand?

The best time to book flights from South Africa to Thailand is 59 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 Thailand

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How long is the flight from South Africa to Thailand?
Qatar Airways, Emirates, and Etihad Airways can get you from South Africa to Thailand in just under 18h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 25m. The distance from South Africa to Thailand is about 8990 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Thailand one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 957. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Emirates, as they are both options that can get you from South Africa to Thailand for a low price.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Thailand that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Thailand flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Thailand?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Thailand.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Thailand?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Thailand 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 Thailand?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R11 150). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 623). 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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Air China	CheapestR12 314	AverageR13 932	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 133	AverageR13 543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights

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The best time to book flights from South Africa to Thailand is 59 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 Thailand

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