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R5 573+ Cheap flights to Thailand

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— BKK
Jul 6 — Jul 131
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Flights to Thailand in 2025

Find the latest flights to Thailand in 2025, 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 1 July 2025.

Return from

R10 418

One-way from

R5 573

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R13 862
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/9-28/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Phuket City
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Thailand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R33 799 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R7 075 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in July 2025

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Tue 2/99:50JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 30mEtihad Airways
Thu 2/109:30BKK - JNB
1 stop27h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R9 779
Tue 2/919:50JNB - BKK
1 stop18h 10mSingapore Airlines
Fri 3/109:20BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 1/7R9 797
Sun 2/1118:50JNB - BKK
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Tue 11/112:00BKK - JNB
1 stop19h 35mEmirates
Deal found 30/6R10 401
Thu 18/99:50JNB - HKT
1 stop16h 50mEtihad Airways
Sun 28/90:55HKT - JNB
1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R10 418
Sun 2/1111:05JNB - BKK
1 stop22h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 10/1117:40BKK - JNB
1 stop19h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/6R10 560
Wed 1/109:50JNB - HKT
2 stops18h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 7/109:30HKT - JNB
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R10 862

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:50-17:25

1 stop16h 35m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 3/10

9:20-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

R9 762

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/9

9:50-7:20

1 stop16h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 2/10

9:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R9 779

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

18:50-7:35

1 stop31h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 11/11

2:00-16:35

1 stop19h 35m

R10 401

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/9

9:50-7:40

1 stop16h 50m

Phuket City

Sun 28/9

0:55-8:20

1 stop36h 25m

R10 418

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

11:05-14:05

1 stop22h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 10/11

17:40-7:40

1 stop19h 00m

R10 560

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

9:50-9:35

2 stops18h 45m

Phuket City

Tue 7/10

9:30-8:20

1 stop27h 50m

R10 862

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/9

19:50-14:10

1 stop13h 20m

Phuket City

Wed 17/9

9:55-18:35

1 stop13h 40m

R10 898

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

19:10-20:00

1 stop19h 50m

Phuket City

Sat 13/9

23:55-5:30

1 stop34h 35m

R11 519

JohannesburgKrabi

JNB - KBV

JNBKBV

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

9:50-20:15

2 stops29h 25m

Krabi

Tue 21/10

16:40-8:20

2 stops20h 40m

R11 856

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/7

11:20-10:50

1 stop18h 30m

Phuket City

Tue 29/7

11:50-7:40

1 stop24h 50m

R11 980

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Best time to book a flight to Thailand

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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 50 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Thailand?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Thailand. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Thailand should consider flying on Tuesday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Thailand?

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

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 1 July 2025.
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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2025

KTM - DXB

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

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?

    Chiang Mai is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Thailand. One-way flights to Chiang Mai typically cost R183, while return flights cost around R276.

  • How much is a return flight to Thailand?

    A return flight to Thailand will typically cost around R45, however they can be found for as little as R16.

  • 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 20 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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