Cheap flights from South Africa to Thailand from R5 426

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 11/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
Feb 8 — Feb 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 9 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 681

One-way from

R5 426

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R12 980
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/5-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 00m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 10m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R16 713 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 843 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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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 9 January 2026.

Sun 3/59:50JNB - BKK
1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/53:15BKK - JNB
1 stop34h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1R9 681
Tue 10/319:55JNB - BKK
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/49:20BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R9 797
Fri 23/119:55JNB - BKK
1 stop19h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/29:35BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R9 813
Fri 1/59:50JNB - BKK
1 stop15h 55mEtihad Airways
Sun 31/57:20BKK - JNB
2 stops30h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/1R9 830
Tue 27/119:55JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 30mSingapore Airlines
Wed 20/59:05BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 30mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R9 846
Thu 29/113:45JNB - BKK
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Thu 5/28:15BKK - JNB
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/1R9 879
Fri 30/112:45JNB - BKK
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Fri 6/29:05BKK - JNB
1 stop35h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 8/1R9 896
Wed 28/119:55JNB - BKK
1 stop17h 50mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/29:35BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R9 929
Wed 4/219:55JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 05mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/29:35BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/1R9 945
Tue 3/319:55JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 05mSingapore Airlines
Mon 9/39:35BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 8/1R9 962
Tue 24/219:55JNB - HKT
1 stop16h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 17/38:40HKT - JNB
1 stop14h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R10 193
Tue 3/219:55JNB - HKT
1 stop16h 15mSingapore Airlines
Tue 10/28:40HKT - JNB
1 stop14h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/1R10 226

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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 9 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Thailand that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Thailand

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:55-19:05

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 13/3

9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R9 978

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:55-20:00

1 stop19h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 27/2

9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R10 061

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

19:55-17:00

1 stop16h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 16/3

9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R10 094

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

13:40-11:00

1 stop16h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 2/2

9:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

R10 094

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

19:50-19:00

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 18/4

9:20-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

R10 094

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

19:55-19:25

1 stop18h 30m

Phuket City

Fri 13/3

8:40-18:35

1 stop14h 55m

R10 193

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-17:10

1 stop16h 20m

Phuket City

Wed 20/5

9:55-18:35

1 stop13h 40m

R10 242

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-14:10

1 stop13h 20m

Phuket City

Fri 15/5

9:55-18:35

1 stop13h 40m

R10 242

JohannesburgKrabi

JNB - KBV

JNBKBV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

9:50-18:20

1 stop27h 30m

Krabi

Sat 2/5

9:05-8:20

1 stop28h 15m

R10 259

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

13:30-18:20

1 stop23h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 9/5

1:15-20:35

1 stop24h 20m

R10 391

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Thailand

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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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R8 016). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 813). 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 9 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Thailand, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

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?

    Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways can get you from South Africa to Thailand in just under 18h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 9h 20m. 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 928. 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, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R8 016). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 813). 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 9 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 439AverageR13 845FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 929AverageR12 848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 953AverageR10 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 549AverageR14 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 659AverageR15 787FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 903AverageR12 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 084AverageR15 624FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 222AverageR12 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 035AverageR13 593FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR18 694AverageR27 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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