What is the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Asia?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Southeast Asia . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Asia?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southeast Asia.

How much is a return flight to Southeast Asia?

A return flight to Southeast Asia will typically cost around R75, however they can be found for as little as R46.

Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Asia depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Asia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 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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Return from	R12 052
One-way from	R5 998
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	R14 531

Etihad Airways
11/5-24/5
2 total stops
53h 15m total
Johannesburg to Phuket City

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28/4
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18h 00m total
Johannesburg to Southeast Asia

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Sun 11/59:50JNB - BKK

1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways

Tue 20/59:05BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 15mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/4R11 144

Wed 14/513:55JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 30/59:05BKK - JNB

1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R11 277

Thu 29/511:20JNB - BKK

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Thu 5/611:00BKK - JNB

1 stop25h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4R11 295

Thu 31/713:45JNB - BKK

1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 11/89:40BKK - JNB

1 stop13h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4R11 447

Thu 8/514:30JNB - BKK

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Fri 16/50:55BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4R11 504

Thu 8/514:30JNB - SIN

1 stop18h 20mEthiopian Air

Tue 20/52:00SIN - JNB

1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/4R11 996

Sun 11/59:50JNB - HKT

1 stop16h 50mEtihad Airways

Sat 24/50:55HKT - JNB

1 stop36h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/4R12 052

Fri 2/59:50JNB - HKT

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/514:45HKT - JNB

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R12 204

Tue 13/519:50JNB - HKT

1 stop18h 30mSingapore Airlines

Tue 27/59:55HKT - JNB

1 stop13h 40mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4R12 355

Sun 25/513:55JNB - SGN

1 stop18h 55mQatar Airways

Tue 3/620:00SGN - JNB

1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R12 374

Thu 8/514:30JNB - KUL

2 stops20h 40mEthiopian Air

Thu 15/523:15KUL - JNB

2 stops19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4R12 696

Fri 30/513:55JNB - KUL

1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways

Fri 6/620:20KUL - JNB

1 stop25h 50mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R12 790

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Sun 11/59:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Mon 19/52:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/4R11 144

Wed 14/513:55JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Fri 30/59:05BKK - JNB

1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R11 277

Thu 29/511:20JNB - BKK

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Thu 5/611:00BKK - JNB

1 stop25h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4R11 295

Thu 31/713:45JNB - BKK

1 stop24h 15mSingapore Airlines

Mon 11/89:40BKK - JNB

1 stop13h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4R11 447

Thu 8/514:30JNB - BKK

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Fri 16/50:55BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 10mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4R11 504

Fri 2/59:50JNB - HKT

2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines

Tue 13/514:45HKT - JNB

2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R12 204

Mon 9/613:10JNB - KUL

1 stop15h 05mAir Mauritius

Fri 20/612:50KUL - JNB

1 stop28h 35mAir Mauritius

Deal found 14/4R13 433

Thu 11/91:15JNB - HAN

2 stops35h 35mKenya Airways

Sat 20/916:05HAN - JNB

2 stops23h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 13/4R14 777

Tue 24/613:25JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 05mEmirates

Sun 6/71:35BKK - JNB

1 stop19h 40mEmirates

Deal found 14/4R15 761

Wed 2/710:10JNB - SGN

1 stop34h 10mAir China

Wed 9/72:20SGN - JNB

1 stop34h 20mAir China

Deal found 14/4R15 817

Thu 22/520:25JNB - KUL

1 stop18h 30mMalaysia Airlines

Wed 28/52:55KUL - JNB

1 stop19h 15mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/4R16 763

Mon 9/617:55JNB - KUL

1 stop31h 10mTurkish Airlines

Mon 16/610:50KUL - JNB

1 stop29h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 14/4R17 009

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Sat 19/411:30JNB - HKT

2 stops26h 20mQatar Airways

Mon 19/520:30HKT - JNB

1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R16 726

Sat 19/411:30JNB - SGN

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1 stop25h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R17 445

Sat 19/411:30JNB - BKK

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Fri 25/43:30BKK - JNB

1 stop35h 30mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R17 558

Sun 20/413:55JNB - SIN

1 stop25h 05mMultiple Airlines

Sun 27/419:40SIN - JNB

2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R16 896

Mon 21/49:50JNB - SIN

1 stop17h 50mEtihad Airways

Tue 3/621:10SIN - JNB

1 stop17h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/4R16 290

Mon 21/48:20JNB - SIN

1 stop24h 30mEthiopian Air

Tue 27/52:00SIN - JNB

1 stop17h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/4R17 993

Mon 21/422:20JNB - SGN

1 stop35h 00mEmirates

Fri 9/523:50SGN - JNB

1 stop26h 00mEmirates

Deal found 14/4R18 466

Wed 23/413:55JNB - SIN

1 stop19h 50mQatar Airways

Sat 31/518:45SIN - JNB

1 stop21h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/4R14 228

Wed 23/410:10JNB - SGN

1 stop34h 10mAir China

Sat 3/52:20SGN - JNB

1 stop34h 20mAir China

Deal found 14/4R18 296

Wed 23/413:25JNB - SIN

1 stop18h 40mEmirates

Wed 28/521:00SIN - JNB

1 stop19h 15mEmirates

Deal found 13/4R18 788

Thu 24/411:20JNB - SGN

1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific

Sat 10/518:20SGN - JNB

1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4R15 571

Thu 24/411:20JNB - SIN

1 stop22h 05mCathay Pacific

Tue 27/51:50SIN - JNB

1 stop35h 50mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/4R18 864

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Mon 28/413:55JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R5 998

Tue 29/411:20JNB - BKK

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4R6 528

Sun 11/520:25JNB - HKT

1 stop17h 25mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R6 944

Wed 14/519:50JNB - BKK

1 stop16h 10mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 14/4R7 095

Mon 12/59:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/4R7 209

Thu 29/513:55JNB - SIN

1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R7 360

Sun 11/513:55JNB - HKT

2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R7 455

Sun 11/512:10JNB - BKK

2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R7 833

Tue 13/511:20JNB - SIN

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4R7 852

Sun 25/513:55JNB - DPS

1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways

Deal found 14/4R7 984

Wed 14/512:10JNB - DMK

3 stops37h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4R8 590

Tue 30/911:20JNB - SIN

1 stop36h 10mCathay Pacific

Deal found 13/4R8 722

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Sun 11/5

9:50-23:55

1 stop33h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 19/5

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R11 144

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

13:55-12:55

1 stop18h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 30/5

9:05-16:10

1 stop36h 05m

R11 277

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/5

11:20-15:25

1 stop23h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 5/6

11:00-7:40

1 stop25h 40m

R11 295

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

13:45-19:00

1 stop24h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 11/8

9:40-18:35

1 stop13h 55m

R11 447

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

14:30-12:00

1 stop16h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 16/5

0:55-13:05

1 stop17h 10m

R11 504

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

9:50-7:40

1 stop16h 50m

Phuket City

Sat 24/5

0:55-8:20

1 stop36h 25m

R12 052

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

9:50-12:10

2 stops21h 20m

Phuket City

Tue 13/5

14:45-8:20

2 stops22h 35m

R12 204

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:50-19:20

1 stop18h 30m

Phuket City

Tue 27/5

9:55-18:35

1 stop13h 40m

R12 355

JohannesburgHo Chi Minh City

JNB - SGN

JNBSGN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

13:55-13:50

1 stop18h 55m

Ho Chi Minh City

Tue 3/6

20:00-16:10

1 stop25h 10m

R12 374

JohannesburgKuala Lumpur

JNB - KUL

JNBKUL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

14:30-17:10

2 stops20h 40m

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Thu 15/5

23:15-13:05

2 stops19h 50m

R12 696

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Best time to book a flight to Southeast Asia

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southeast Asia

How long is the flight to Southeast Asia?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Southeast Asia takes 22 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Asia?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Southeast Asia are Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates.

Singapore Airlines

From R538

Qatar Airways

From R589

Emirates

From R673

Etihad Airways

From R522

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Asia?

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

Rainfall in Southeast Asia by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia when rainfall is around 30.0 mm.

Temperature in Southeast Asia by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southeast Asia, 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 Southeast Asia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Southeast Asia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Emirates

8,0

Very Good

3 196 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 323 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 433 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

FAQs about flying to Southeast Asia

Can I find cheaper flights to Southeast Asia 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 Southeast Asia on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Asia?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southeast Asia.
How much is a return flight to Southeast Asia?
A return flight to Southeast Asia will typically cost around R75, however they can be found for as little as R46.
Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Asia depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Southeast Asia, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (10 hours 25 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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When is the cheapest time to fly to Southeast Asia?

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southeast Asia?

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southeast Asia?

Rainfall in Southeast Asia by month

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

Temperature in Southeast Asia by month

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Southeast Asia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Singapore Airlines, Emirates and KLM to Southeast Asia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Southeast Asia

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What is the best airline to fly to Southeast Asia?

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Where does the fastest flight to Southeast Asia depart from?

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