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Cheap flights from South Africa to Thailand from R5 952

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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
May 3 — May 101
1 adult

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 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R10 953

One-way from

R5 952

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 367
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 54h 25m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 45m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R32 687 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 205 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 April 2025.

Wed 30/49:50JNB - BKK
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 8/59:05BKK - JNB
1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4R10 953
Wed 14/520:25JNB - BKK
1 stop29h 05mQatar Airways
Fri 30/58:40BKK - JNB
1 stop36h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/4R11 009
Thu 16/1011:20JNB - BKK
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Thu 23/1017:30BKK - JNB
1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 28/4R11 046
Wed 7/59:50JNB - HKT
2 stops30h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 22/57:35HKT - JNB
2 stops29h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/4R11 718
Fri 24/1019:50JNB - HKT
1 stop18h 30mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/118:40HKT - JNB
1 stop14h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R11 774
Fri 9/59:50JNB - HKT
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/517:30HKT - JNB
2 stops19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4R11 867
Mon 1/1219:50JNB - BKK
1 stop19h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/1221:10BKK - JNB
1 stop26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 27/4R11 885
Tue 6/514:30JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air
Wed 14/50:55BKK - JNB
1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/4R12 221
Thu 15/513:55JNB - HKT
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Mon 26/59:20HKT - JNB
1 stop35h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R12 464
Fri 9/511:20JNB - HKT
1 stop18h 30mCathay Pacific
Fri 16/518:20HKT - JNB
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/4R12 613
Wed 13/810:40CPT - BKK
2 stops27h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 3/915:25BKK - CPT
2 stops23h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 28/4R12 837
Mon 2/613:00CPT - BKK
1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways
Mon 16/69:05BKK - CPT
1 stop30h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R12 856

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 28 April 2025.
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

Wed 14/5

20:25-19:20

1 stop17h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 30/5

8:40-16:10

1 stop36h 30m

R10 953

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/10

11:20-10:00

1 stop17h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 23/10

17:30-7:40

1 stop19h 10m

R11 046

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/6

9:50-23:55

1 stop33h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 24/6

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R11 624

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/10

19:50-19:20

1 stop18h 30m

Phuket City

Fri 7/11

8:40-18:35

1 stop14h 55m

R11 774

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

9:50-23:00

2 stops32h 10m

Phuket City

Tue 20/5

17:30-8:20

2 stops19h 50m

R11 811

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

9:50-12:10

2 stops21h 20m

Phuket City

Mon 19/5

0:55-8:20

1 stop36h 25m

R11 867

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

19:50-17:25

1 stop16h 35m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 30/6

9:20-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

R12 016

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/5

13:55-18:50

1 stop23h 55m

Phuket City

Mon 26/5

9:20-16:10

1 stop35h 50m

R12 464

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

11:20-10:50

1 stop18h 30m

Phuket City

Fri 16/5

18:20-7:40

1 stop18h 20m

R12 613

Cape TownBangkok

CPT - BKK

CPTBKK

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/6

13:00-19:20

1 stop25h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 16/6

9:05-10:50

1 stop30h 45m

R12 781

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Thailand

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Thailand from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R604). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R898). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Thailand. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 April 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Thailand by month

Plan your trip to Thailand by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Thailand by month

Plan your trip to Thailand by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 28 April 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from South Africa to Thailand, see what other customers have to say about Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 213 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Cathay Pacific
7,5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 561 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 203 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,7

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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.

  • 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 952. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Qatar Airways, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Thailand (average of R604). Flying from South Africa to Thailand in December is currently the most expensive (average of R898). 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 28 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 007AverageR14 611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 041AverageR15 839FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR10 665AverageR15 836FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR10 981AverageR16 554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 397AverageR15 043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 406AverageR17 600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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EmiratesCheapestR12 578AverageR16 900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 713AverageR22 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapestR20 802AverageR23 956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR21 461AverageR32 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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