R5 067+ Cheap flights to Thailand

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— BKK
Feb 27 — Mar 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Thailand in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Thailand
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Thailand. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 28 January 2026.

Thu 7/58:20
JNB
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BKK
1 stop22h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 15/51:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R9 463
Mon 26/114:30
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 1/21:35
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R9 479
Mon 9/219:55
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop16h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 16/29:35
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 26/1R9 495
Wed 25/310:25
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop16h 10m
Emirates
Wed 20/59:30
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop25h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 26/1R9 527
Sun 15/214:30
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/21:35
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R9 543
Tue 10/313:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sat 21/38:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R9 559

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Find the latest flights to Thailand in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 28 January 2026.

Return from

R9 863

One-way from

R5 067

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

R12 581
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 7/4-17/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Phuket City
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Thailand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R973 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R279 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Fly from

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

18:50-7:35

1 stop31h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 17/3

1:05-16:35

1 stop20h 30m

R10 087

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/3

10:25-7:35

1 stop16h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 28/4

2:15-16:15

1 stop19h 00m

R10 103

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 16/4

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 135

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 21/4

3:15-20:35

1 stop22h 20m

R10 135

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

19:10-19:05

1 stop18h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 21/4

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 135

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

10:05-7:35

1 stop16h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 16/4

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 135

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 16/4

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 135

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

10:05-7:35

1 stop16h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 17/4

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 135

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/4

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 15/4

1:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

R10 135

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 15/4

1:15-20:35

1 stop24h 20m

R10 135

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Thailand

How long is the flight to Thailand?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Thailand takes 18 hours 20 minutes. Flights to Thailand from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Thailand?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Thailand are Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Etihad Airways.

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 mm 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in Thailand?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to Thailand in the last few years. This data was updated on 28 January 2026.
The most popular places in Thailand to fly to are Phuket City, Bangkok and Ko Samui.

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 January 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates, andCathay Pacific to Thailand to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,0

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Crew

8,6

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

FAQs about flying to Thailand

What is good to know if travelling to Thailand?

  • Thailand’s capital mixes the old with the new while maintaining its position as a modern, international city. Bangkok is perfectly attuned with its modern skyscrapers, ancient palaces and temples, and infamous nightlife. A shopper’s paradise, there’s the famed Chatuchak Weekend Market and shops with everything from handcrafts to luxury items. And the excellent cuisine is a result of Bangkok’s rich ethnic history.
  • The cultures and ethnic groups in Chiang Mai reflect Thailand’s diversity: skyscrapers surrounding the Old City, monks chanting, hill tribes selling their wares, carved teak houses, modern markets, and condominiums. This is the place to shop for high-quality handcrafts, fine antiques, huge Buddhas, and even furniture. The nightlife is equally diverse, offering the Night Bazaar, discos, lounges, and small bars.
  • Phuket (pronounced “Poo-ket”) is Thailand’s largest and most popular island. The topology alone is fascinating: rocky peninsulas, limestone cliffs, tropical forests, tranquil bays, and white-sand beaches. There’s a beach for every budget, from luxury resorts to bungalows, and Phuket is well-known for its fine seafood. The Patong nightlife is wild and has something for all tastes and inclinations.
  • Ko Samui is an international resort with the attendant comforts, nightlife, and crowds. Most visitors come to have fun and the island offers plenty of it: basking on the beaches, trekking in the hills and forests, scuba diving, parasailing, Thai boxing, sightseeing, or watching working monkeys on coconut plantations. The nightlife reverberates with discos, open-air bars, and dance parties.
  • Near Samui, Ko Pha-ngan is famous for its monthly full-moon beach party—a free party hosted by DJs. The morning after you can recuperate in a herbal sauna and relax on the beach. Popular with international travelers, Pha-ngan offers a full complement of activities from sightseeing to jungle trekking. For a more peaceful vacation, the island also has laid-back resorts.
  • Can I find cheaper flights to Thailand if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Thailand on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Thailand?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Thailand.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Thailand?

    Hat Yai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Thailand. One-way flights to Hat Yai typically cost R437, while return flights cost around R599.

  • How much is a return flight to Thailand?

    A return flight to Thailand will typically cost around R2 369, however they can be found for as little as R2 369.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Thailand depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Thailand, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (15 hours 30 minutes).

  • Does Bangkok Suvarnabhumi have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Bangkok Suvarnabhumi can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi?

    Yes. Bangkok Suvarnabhumi has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Louis Tavern Dayrooms At Suvarnabhumi Airport is the closest property to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (0,0 km away from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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