How long is the flight from South Africa to Thailand?

The flight from South Africa to Thailand depends on which airports you’re departing from and arriving to, and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo (a popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (the most popular airport in Thailand), then the flight time is 15h 45m on average. If you fly from Cape Town Intl (another popular airport in South Africa) to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi, then the average flight time is 17h 05m.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Thailand?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Thailand. The most popular city to travel to in Thailand is Bangkok, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 60% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Thailand are Phuket City and Ko Samui.

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Flights to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

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Etihad Airways

Oct 17

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Emirates

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Flights to Phuket City

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Etihad Airways

Oct 22

JNB

33h 05m

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16h 20m

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Flights to Ko Samui

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Nov 17

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28h 25m

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Jan 23

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15h 30m

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9:45 - 12:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:40 - 8:20BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 293Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 17 - Sat, Oct 31

9:45 - 23:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

33h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

15:55 - 8:20BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 342Etihad Airways

Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 24

10:25 - 18:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:00 - 5:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R9 697Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 10

20:55 - 20:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 4:00BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 745Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

14:30 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:35 - 20:10BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 761Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 7 - Thu, Nov 19

20:55 - 20:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 4:00BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 842Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Wed, Oct 7

10:25 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 10m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:00 - 16:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R9 955Emirates

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Jan 18

11:10 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:25 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 084Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

14:30 - 12:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:55 - 20:10BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R10 084Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

11:10 - 14:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

21h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

16:25 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 149Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 21

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11:10 - 15:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

23h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

19:10 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 45m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 197Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

11:10 - 11:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

18h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

15:00 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 391Cathay Pacific

Fri, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 7

13:30 - 13:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

1:35 - 5:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 697Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Sep 4

10:05 - 13:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

22h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:50 - 5:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 859Emirates

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

9:45 - 6:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HKT Phuket City

15h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:20 - 8:20HKT Phuket City-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 133Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

9:45 - 9:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

19h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Phuket City

16:25 - 8:20DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 55m2 stops Phuket City Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 568Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

10:05 - 11:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

20h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

23:50 - 16:15DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 25m1 stop Dubai Intl

R11 601Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

9:45 - 0:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

34h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

21:00 - 7:10BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Cairo

R11 972Etihad Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 16

13:15 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:15 - 10:15BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 101Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

13:15 - 6:20CPT Cape Town Intl-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

36h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:55 - 17:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R12 198Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Thu, Sep 10

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JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

9:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 31/10

14:40-8:20

1 stop22h 40m

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JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/10

9:45-23:55

1 stop33h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 24/10

15:55-8:20

1 stop21h 25m

R9 342

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

10:25-18:05

1 stop26h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 10/11

2:00-5:35

1 stop32h 35m

R9 697

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

20:55-20:25

1 stop18h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 7/10

9:15-4:00

1 stop23h 45m

R9 745

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 19/11

1:35-20:10

1 stop23h 35m

R9 761

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

20:55-20:25

1 stop18h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 7/10

9:15-4:00

1 stop23h 45m

R9 842

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/11

10:25-7:35

1 stop16h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 18/1

2:00-16:35

1 stop19h 35m

R9 955

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

11:10-10:00

1 stop17h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 5/10

16:25-7:55

1 stop20h 30m

R10 084

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 6/11

1:55-20:10

1 stop23h 15m

R10 084

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

11:10-14:00

1 stop21h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 21/9

16:25-7:55

1 stop20h 30m

R10 149

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Which airlines fly to Thailand?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Thailand from South Africa according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Thailand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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Summary info about Thailand flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R5 147
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 293
Fastest flight time	19h 10m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 147 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The best return flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 5 days is R9 293 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The fastest flight to Thailand from South Africa takes 19h 10m (Cape Town Intl to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Thailand, with a 8% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Thailand

What popular landmarks are in Thailand?

Pratunam is the most popular place of interest in Thailand. Many travellers make it a point to stop there while travelling to Thailand. Other popular landmarks and places of interest in Thailand would be Lamai Beach, Bophut Beach, or Thailand Cultural Center.

What is the best airport to land at to visit Pratunam?

Flying into Bangkok Don Mueang Intl Airport is typically the best way to visit Pratunam, since it is the closest airport to the area.

What is the cheapest flight to Thailand?

If you are looking to fly to Thailand for less, look to airlines like Thai Vietjet Air, Thai Lion Air, and Nok Air, with prices starting at R541, R714, and R720 respectively.

Which airlines fly to Thailand?

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Singapore Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Thailand according to our data. Emirates is the first choice among our users, with 43% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Thailand. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Thailand on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the most popular airport in Thailand to fly to?

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi is the most popular airport in Thailand to fly to at the moment. Out of all our users who flew to Thailand in the past year, 69% of them chose to fly into Bangkok’s Bangkok Suvarnabhumi airport. Keep in mind that there may be other airports within Thailand that are also a great option to fly to.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Thailand?

Prices for flights to Thailand refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Thailand?

The number of operators available for flights to Thailand is 21 as of September 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Thailand?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Thailand.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Thailand?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Thailand can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Thailand. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Thailand?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Thailand. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Thailand with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to Thailand on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

How can momondo help me find flights to Thailand?

Once you have performed a search for flights to Thailand, momondo helps you find the right flight by offering useful filters to narrow down your flight selection. Flights can be filtered by multiple factors such as airline, airport and price; but also by other criteria like aircraft type and payment method.

I’m not ready to book a flight to Thailand right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

If you are simply researching potential flights to Thailand, momondo offers a useful price alert feature which will track prices for flights to Thailand and alert you when they change.