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.

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).

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Thailand?

To save up to 16% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 49 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from South Africa to Thailand from R13 985 1-2 weeks out and tickets from R15 619 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa to Thailand?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Thailand. Flights to Thailand from South Africa in September are about R13 209 on average during September, but can be found for as low as R9 821.

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?

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R5 482+ Cheap Flights from South Africa to Thailand

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Thailand

Round-trip from	R9 804
One-way from	R5 482
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	September
Average price	R11 842

Singapore Airlines
26/1-2/2
2 total stops
37h 25m total
South Africa to Thailand

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Qatar Airways
27/10
1 total stop
23h 40m total
South Africa to Thailand

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Tue 23/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/92:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R9 857

Mon 15/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Tue 30/98:55BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R9 980

Wed 3/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Thu 11/99:30BKK - JNB

1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R9 997

Thu 25/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Fri 3/1010:05BKK - JNB

1 stop27h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R10 015

Tue 19/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Wed 27/89:00BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R10 032

Tue 23/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Mon 20/1010:05BKK - JNB

1 stop27h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R10 050

Sun 28/910:05JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 20mEmirates

Tue 18/119:30BKK - JNB

1 stop36h 05mEmirates

Deal found 14/8R10 067

Mon 27/1019:50JNB - BKK

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/119:35BKK - JNB

1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/8R10 085

Fri 26/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Tue 25/118:55BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R10 103

Sat 8/119:50JNB - BKK

1 stop32h 30mEtihad Airways

Sun 16/118:55BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R10 173

Wed 1/1013:25JNB - BKK

1 stop25h 00mEmirates

Sun 19/109:55BKK - JNB

1 stop24h 35mEmirates

Deal found 13/8R10 261

Mon 1/913:25JNB - BKK

1 stop19h 00mEmirates

Sun 7/99:55BKK - JNB

1 stop35h 20mEmirates

Deal found 13/8R10 278

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Mon 27/1019:50JNB - BKK

1 stop17h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 3/119:35BKK - JNB

1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/8R10 067

Tue 2/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/92:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R10 313

Fri 26/913:00CPT - BKK

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 4/1120:30BKK - CPT

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8R11 701

Sat 15/1113:40CPT - BKK

1 stop36h 55mEmirates

Fri 21/113:10BKK - CPT

1 stop18h 35mEmirates

Deal found 12/8R12 808

Mon 8/914:35CPT - BKK

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 21/91:50BKK - CPT

1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8R12 843

Thu 11/913:25JNB - DMK

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 18/917:55DMK - JNB

2 stops27h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/8R13 669

Wed 3/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Tue 9/92:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R10 313

Tue 10/219:50JNB - HKT

1 stop18h 35mSingapore Airlines

Fri 20/210:05HKT - JNB

1 stop13h 30mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 15/8R10 524

Sun 7/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 10/92:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R10 313

Wed 4/219:50JNB - HKT

1 stop16h 20mSingapore Airlines

Thu 12/214:55HKT - JNB

1 stop20h 15mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 13/8R10 559

Fri 26/913:00CPT - BKK

1 stop19h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 18/1120:30BKK - CPT

1 stop25h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8R11 789

Sun 7/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Sun 14/99:15BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R10 313

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Tue 19/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Wed 27/89:00BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 20mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R10 032

Tue 19/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Tue 2/920:55BKK - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R14 389

Tue 19/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mMultiple Airlines

Tue 26/81:50BKK - JNB

1 stop16h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8R14 477

Tue 19/88:20JNB - BKK

1 stop22h 40mEthiopian Air

Mon 25/80:55BKK - JNB

1 stop24h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8R14 776

Wed 20/814:30JNB - BKK

1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 27/80:55BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/8R15 321

Thu 21/89:50JNB - HKT

1 stop27h 35mEtihad Airways

Thu 28/814:45HKT - JNB

2 stops46h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R11 859

Thu 21/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 1/92:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R13 142

Thu 21/89:50JNB - HKT

1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/811:50HKT - JNB

1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/8R13 985

Fri 22/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Fri 19/122:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R11 139

Sat 23/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Tue 2/920:55BKK - JNB

1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R14 460

Sun 24/810:05JNB - BKK

1 stop16h 55mEmirates

Mon 1/93:40BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 35mEmirates

Deal found 14/8R13 546

Mon 25/813:05CPT - HKT

1 stop17h 55mEmirates

Fri 29/819:55HKT - CPT

1 stop25h 55mEmirates

Deal found 13/8R15 444

One-way flights from South Africa to Thailand
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Thailand. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 August 2025.

Mon 27/1013:45JNB - BKK

1 stop23h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/8R5 482

Tue 23/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R5 499

Mon 25/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R5 517

Mon 6/1013:55JNB - BKK

1 stop36h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/8R5 534

Thu 15/113:45JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 15/8R5 552

Tue 26/89:50JNB - BKK

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R5 587

Wed 12/119:50JNB - BKK

1 stop27h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R5 657

Fri 5/913:55JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 12/8R5 745

Fri 5/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop15h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R5 798

Mon 22/99:50JNB - BKK

1 stop28h 00mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/8R5 833

Fri 26/129:50JNB - BKK

1 stop32h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/8R5 974

Tue 9/913:00CPT - BKK

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/8R6 255

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Mon 27/10

19:50-18:45

1 stop17h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 3/11

9:35-18:35

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JNBBKK

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Tue 2/9

9:50-18:50

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Tue 9/9

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

9:50-18:50

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Tue 9/9

2:55-8:20

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R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

9:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 10/9

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/9

9:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 14/9

9:15-8:20

1 stop28h 05m

R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 15/9

9:30-8:30

1 stop28h 00m

R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

9:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 13/9

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 9/9

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/9

9:50-18:50

1 stop28h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 14/9

9:15-8:20

1 stop28h 05m

R10 313

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/9

9:50-6:30

1 stop15h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 11/9

9:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R10 313

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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?

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Thailand

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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 346 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 608 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 232 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 315 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

2,0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

Lost 7 pieces of luggage and fly Dubai doesn’t seem to care.

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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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR9 063	AverageR14 463	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR9 636	AverageR11 559	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR10 186	AverageR12 540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Emirates	CheapestR10 197	AverageR15 836	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR10 287	AverageR16 570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 582	AverageR13 755	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR10 743	AverageR17 104	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights
Air China	CheapestR12 989	AverageR19 215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 808	AverageR14 721	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Oman Air	CheapestR19 588	AverageR22 558	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Oman Air flights

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