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Cheap flights from South Africa to Thailand from R5 308

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
May 4 — May 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Thailand

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Thailand
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Thailand. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 4 April 2026.

Fri 18/99:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/915:05
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R9 768
Sun 19/79:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/79:45
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R9 785
Mon 10/89:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/89:45
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop27h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/4R9 853
Sun 17/59:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Tue 2/621:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 870
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 10/715:05
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/3R9 887
Fri 10/422:20
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop28h 15m
Emirates
Fri 24/49:30
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop35h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3R10 006
Fri 3/419:10
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 55m
Emirates
Wed 22/49:30
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 30/3R10 023
Fri 10/412:40
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/419:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R10 040
Fri 24/412:40
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop26h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 27/419:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R10 074
Tue 7/413:30
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 20/419:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/4R10 107
Mon 16/119:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop33h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/112:40
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R10 633
Fri 11/99:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop32h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 25/921:20
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/3R10 684

Find flight deals from South Africa to Thailand

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Thailand flight deals. Data was last updated 4 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 683

One-way from

R5 308

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R12 312
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/5-8/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 36h 30m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 35m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R17 511 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R5 587 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Thailand that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 April 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

13:30-13:10

1 stop18h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 9/5

2:15-5:30

1 stop32h 15m

R10 667

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

9:50-13:05

2 stops22h 15m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 9/6

17:20-8:20

2 stops20h 00m

R11 481

DurbanBangkok

DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 30/4

18:30-19:50

2 stops20h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 6/5

2:30-17:15

2 stops19h 45m

R11 786

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

10:05-20:00

1 stop28h 55m

Phuket City

Wed 20/5

23:45-16:15

1 stop21h 30m

R12 329

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/9

19:50-8:35

1 stop31h 45m

Phuket City

Mon 28/9

9:25-18:35

1 stop14h 10m

R12 482

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 26/8

10:40-14:15

2 stops22h 35m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 30/8

21:15-9:25

2 stops41h 10m

R12 889

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

13:30-13:10

1 stop18h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 21/5

17:00-10:15

2 stops22h 15m

R12 940

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

13:30-13:30

1 stop19h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 15/6

17:00-10:15

2 stops22h 15m

R12 940
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

10:05-7:35

1 stop16h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 14/5

17:00-10:15

2 stops22h 15m

R12 956

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

13:30-18:30

2 stops24h 00m

Phuket City

Fri 22/5

19:55-10:15

1 stop19h 20m

R12 973

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Thailand

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Thailand

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R8 276). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 090). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Thailand

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Thailand. 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 Thailand. Reviews last updated 4 April 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Thailand, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 556 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 241 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 730 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 429 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 488 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Thailand. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Thailand?

    Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines can get you from South Africa to Thailand in just under 18h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 05m. The distance from South Africa to Thailand is about 8991 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 102. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R8 276). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R10 090). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Thailand

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Thailand. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 984AverageR12 903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 085AverageR14 209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR9 182AverageR11 238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR9 213AverageR11 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 835AverageR15 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 900AverageR16 123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 396AverageR14 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 567AverageR13 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 403AverageR13 916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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CondorCheapestR26 672AverageR33 200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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