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Cheap flights from South Africa to Thailand from R4 883

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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 6 July 2026.

Tue 8/129:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop27h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/1214:40
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R9 718
Fri 2/1020:25
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 9/1013:35
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 2/7R9 734
Sat 8/89:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 6/915:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R9 766
Sat 31/109:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/118:30
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/7R9 799
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 5/118:30
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/7R9 831
Thu 13/89:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop21h 25m
Etihad Airways
Fri 28/815:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop21h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R9 847
Tue 8/129:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop27h 10m
Etihad Airways
Mon 28/1214:40
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R9 864
Wed 12/810:05
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Fri 28/82:50
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 5/7R9 880
Fri 16/1014:05
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop17h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 23/109:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop23h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/7R9 928
Mon 3/813:30
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop24h 55m
Emirates
Sun 9/82:50
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 45m
Emirates
Deal found 3/7R9 961
Mon 2/119:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/118:30
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/7R9 977
Thu 3/129:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 14/1214:40
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/7R9 993

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 6 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 718

One-way from

R4 883

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R12 475
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/12-27/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 50m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R16 270 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 868 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 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 6 July 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

9:50-11:45

1 stop20h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 5/11

8:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

R9 831

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

22:20-20:15

1 stop16h 55m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 11/11

11:00-5:35

1 stop23h 35m

R10 658

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

13:30-11:10

1 stop16h 40m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 15/10

12:10-5:30

1 stop22h 20m

R10 658

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:25-10:00

1 stop18h 35m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 19/1

11:00-5:35

1 stop23h 35m

R10 658

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

10:05-20:45

1 stop29h 40m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 29/9

12:10-16:15

1 stop33h 05m

R10 675

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

22:20-20:45

1 stop17h 25m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 8/10

12:10-16:15

1 stop33h 05m

R10 691

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/10

10:25-10:00

1 stop18h 35m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 13/11

22:55-20:35

1 stop26h 40m

R10 691

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

13:30-11:25

1 stop16h 55m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 30/9

23:50-5:30

1 stop34h 40m

R10 691

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

13:30-20:45

1 stop26h 15m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 6/10

12:10-5:30

1 stop22h 20m

R10 723

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

22:20-10:00

1 stop30h 40m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 6/11

22:55-16:35

1 stop22h 40m

R10 740

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R10 788). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 146). 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 70 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

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 6 July 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
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 403 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 476 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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?

    Etihad Airways, Emirates, and Qatar Airways can get you from South Africa to Thailand in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h. 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 868. 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R10 788). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 146). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to Thailand

Discover the top 9 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 6 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR5 170AverageR12 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR8 610AverageR13 289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 749AverageR11 080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 791AverageR11 439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 421AverageR13 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 680AverageR14 678FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR10 854AverageR13 757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR12 022AverageR12 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 822AverageR13 210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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