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Cheap flights from South Africa to Thailand from R4 843

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 24/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
Apr 2 — Apr 91
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 3 March 2026.

Sat 4/49:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop27h 20m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/43:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/2R9 461
Thu 4/69:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/63:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R9 477
Fri 2/1019:10
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop19h 15m
Emirates
Fri 9/102:50
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop18h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 28/2R9 541
Fri 10/410:05
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop16h 30m
Emirates
Thu 23/42:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 27/2R9 557
Tue 10/313:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/38:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/3R9 589
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Mon 30/317:35
BKK
-
JNB
2 stops43h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R9 621
Sun 3/59:50
JNB
-
BKK
2 stops30h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 28/69:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/3R9 638
Tue 10/320:30
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop17h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 15/318:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/2R9 654
Wed 29/49:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
Etihad Airways
Thu 21/521:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R9 686
Thu 19/39:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop16h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 26/319:15
BKK
-
JNB
2 stops42h 05m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R9 718
Sun 8/39:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop32h 35m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/38:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R9 734
Mon 21/99:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop16h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 28/92:25
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop34h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R10 040

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 3 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R9 461

One-way from

R4 843

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R11 343
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 25m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 25m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R14 764 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R4 897 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 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 3 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Thailand that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 14/4

8:20-12:00

1 stop22h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 20/4

1:55-13:05

1 stop16h 10m

R10 040

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

13:30-13:10

1 stop18h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 21/5

9:30-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

R10 136

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 19/5

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 136

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

19:10-18:20

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 26/6

21:35-16:15

1 stop23h 40m

R10 217

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-23:40

1 stop32h 50m

Phuket City

Fri 15/5

2:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R10 281

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-18:25

1 stop27h 35m

Phuket City

Fri 8/5

9:25-8:20

1 stop27h 55m

R10 281

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

9:50-18:25

1 stop27h 35m

Phuket City

Fri 8/5

2:25-8:20

1 stop34h 55m

R10 313

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

Wed 18/3

14:35-12:30

1 stop16h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 24/3

1:35-13:45

1 stop17h 10m

R10 571

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

15:25-13:15

1 stop16h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 28/4

1:50-13:00

1 stop16h 10m

R10 780

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

9:50-6:45

1 stop15h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 13/5

17:50-8:20

2 stops43h 30m

R10 844

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R7 852). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 573). 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 3 March 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
1 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 465 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
3 538 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 184 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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
1 424 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 465 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

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?

    Ethiopian Air, Emirates, and Etihad Airways can get you from South Africa to Thailand in just under 18h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 10m. 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 816. 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R7 852). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R9 573). 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 3 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR7 671AverageR13 407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR8 624AverageR12 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR8 711AverageR12 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR8 752AverageR10 504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestR9 336AverageR14 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR9 389AverageR15 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR9 874AverageR14 204FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air ChinaCheapestR11 923AverageR12 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR12 716AverageR13 258FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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CondorCheapestR14 711AverageR30 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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