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Cheap flights from South Africa to Thailand from R5 937

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — BKK
Apr 15 — Apr 221
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 10 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R11 467

One-way from

R5 937

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R14 881
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 9/5-30/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 20m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 10m total
  • South Africa to Thailand
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price (R35 990 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 840 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Thailand

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 10 April 2025.

Fri 9/511:20JNB - BKK
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Fri 30/519:00BKK - JNB
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 9/4R11 467
Tue 29/48:10JNB - BKK
1 stop18h 10mQatar Airways
Sat 10/59:05BKK - JNB
1 stop36h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/4R11 506
Mon 1/1219:50JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 10mSingapore Airlines
Mon 15/129:35BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 9/4R11 719
Wed 14/514:30JNB - BKK
1 stop17h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 29/51:50BKK - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/4R11 738
Mon 5/59:50JNB - BKK
1 stop27h 45mEtihad Airways
Tue 27/520:55BKK - JNB
1 stop16h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/4R11 835
Fri 2/59:50JNB - HKT
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/514:45HKT - JNB
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R12 243
Sun 25/59:50JNB - HKT
2 stops21h 20mEtihad Airways
Sun 1/614:45HKT - JNB
2 stops22h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/4R12 262
Wed 24/919:50JNB - HKT
1 stop18h 30mSingapore Airlines
Sat 4/109:55HKT - JNB
1 stop13h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R12 495
Tue 6/513:55JNB - HKT
1 stop23h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 18/520:30HKT - JNB
1 stop24h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/4R12 825
Sun 15/611:20JNB - HKT
1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific
Mon 23/618:20HKT - JNB
1 stop18h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/4R13 194
Sun 19/1010:40CPT - BKK
2 stops27h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 7/1118:35BKK - CPT
2 stops19h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R13 523
Sat 24/56:35DUR - BKK
2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/50:55BKK - DUR
2 stops21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/4R13 931

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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 10 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

Fri 9/5

11:20-10:00

1 stop17h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 30/5

19:00-7:40

1 stop17h 40m

R11 467

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

8:10-7:20

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 10/5

9:05-16:10

1 stop36h 05m

R11 506

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

14:30-13:15

1 stop17h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 29/5

1:50-13:05

1 stop16h 15m

R11 738

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

9:50-18:35

1 stop27h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 31/5

2:55-8:20

1 stop34h 25m

R11 835

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/8

13:45-20:00

1 stop25h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 18/8

9:40-18:35

1 stop13h 55m

R12 146

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 243

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/5

9:50-12:10

2 stops21h 20m

Phuket City

Sun 1/6

14:45-8:20

2 stops22h 35m

R12 262

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/9

19:50-19:20

1 stop18h 30m

Phuket City

Sat 4/10

9:55-18:35

1 stop13h 40m

R12 495

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/5

13:55-18:50

1 stop23h 55m

Phuket City

Sun 18/5

20:30-16:10

1 stop24h 40m

R12 825

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/6

11:20-17:20

1 stop25h 00m

Phuket City

Mon 23/6

18:20-7:40

1 stop18h 20m

R13 194

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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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 10 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 10 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.

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,6

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.

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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 937. However, be on the lookout for offers from Cathay Pacific and Etihad 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 10 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR10 110AverageR14 704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 466AverageR16 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR11 069AverageR16 178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR11 433AverageR17 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR11 866AverageR18 467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR11 876AverageR16 046FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR13 059AverageR17 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 260AverageR23 228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Oman AirCheapestR21 631AverageR24 911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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KLMCheapestR22 316AverageR37 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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