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 18h 15m.

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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Etihad Airways

Jan 22

JNB

15h 45m

1 stop

BKK

Feb 8

BKK

28h 50m

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JNB

R9 243

Etihad Airways

Jan 24

JNB

15h 45m

1 stop

BKK

Jan 29

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 354

Etihad Airways

Jan 17

JNB

32h 30m

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BKK

Jan 23

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 370

Etihad Airways

Oct 26

JNB

20h 55m

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BKK

Nov 2

BKK

16h 30m

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JNB

R9 386

Qatar Airways

Oct 29

JNB

17h 30m

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Nov 3

BKK

17h 15m

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R9 402

Etihad Airways

Jan 20

JNB

32h 30m

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BKK

Jan 30

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 418

Etihad Airways

Jan 20

JNB

32h 30m

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BKK

Jan 30

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 434

Etihad Airways

Nov 22

JNB

15h 45m

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BKK

Dec 3

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 466

Etihad Airways

Oct 30

JNB

32h 30m

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Nov 14

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 593

Etihad Airways

Oct 26

JNB

27h 10m

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Oct 30

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 625

Etihad Airways

Jan 26

JNB

32h 30m

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BKK

Feb 16

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 641

Etihad Airways

Jan 26

JNB

32h 30m

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BKK

Feb 16

BKK

22h 40m

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R9 657

Flights to Phuket City

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Etihad Airways

Oct 22

JNB

33h 05m

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HKT

Oct 27

HKT

16h 20m

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R10 167

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33h 05m

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Oct 27

HKT

16h 20m

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Etihad Airways

Oct 30

JNB

27h 05m

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Nov 4

HKT

34h 40m

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R10 294

Etihad Airways

Oct 19

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27h 35m

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Oct 29

HKT

21h 50m

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R10 310

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

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33h 00m

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Nov 11

HKT

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R10 438

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

JNB

27h 05m

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HKT

21h 50m

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R10 454

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

JNB

33h 00m

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Nov 11

HKT

28h 15m

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R10 470

Etihad Airways

Nov 7

JNB

27h 05m

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HKT

Nov 11

HKT

21h 50m

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R10 486

Multiple Airlines

Oct 17

JNB

31h 30m

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HKT

Oct 24

HKT

29h 50m

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R10 517

Qatar Airways

Nov 2

JNB

24h 10m

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24h 05m

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Etihad Airways

Sept 19

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33h 05m

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Sept 25

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21h 55m

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Qatar Airways

Nov 12

JNB

17h 35m

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HKT

Nov 18

HKT

20h 10m

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R10 629

Flights to Ko Samui

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Qatar Airways

Oct 18

JNB

20h 40m

2 stops

USM

Oct 25

USM

32h 05m

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JNB

R13 816

Multiple Airlines

Feb 13

JNB

29h 00m

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USM

Feb 27

USM

29h 25m

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R14 230

Qatar Airways

Mar 2

JNB

23h 40m

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Mar 12

USM

25h 35m

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R14 836

Emirates

Oct 19

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38h 40m

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Oct 23

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Oct 19

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Oct 19

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Oct 23

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27h 50m

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Qatar Airways

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 18

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Oct 25

USM

20h 50m

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R16 605

Qatar Airways

Dec 31

JNB

22h 45m

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Jan 12

USM

26h 05m

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R17 083

Emirates

Sept 17

JNB

26h 55m

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Sept 28

USM

31h 15m

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R17 258

Emirates

Sept 17

JNB

26h 55m

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Sept 28

USM

31h 15m

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R17 274

Flights to Krabi

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Etihad Airways

Jan 23

JNB

27h 15m

1 stop

KBV

Feb 6

KBV

28h 40m

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JNB

R10 741

Etihad Airways

Jan 23

JNB

15h 30m

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Feb 6

KBV

28h 40m

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R10 756

Etihad Airways

Oct 26

JNB

27h 15m

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KBV

28h 40m

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R11 091

Etihad Airways

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27h 15m

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KBV

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KBV

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Emirates

Jan 23

JNB

41h 55m

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Feb 6

KBV

27h 35m

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R12 908

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Oct 26

JNB

29h 50m

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Oct 29

KBV

27h 35m

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R12 924

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Sept 20

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38h 15m

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KBV

40h 10m

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R12 940

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Oct 20

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32h 35m

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KBV

27h 35m

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R12 972

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36h 35m

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

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

21h 20m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 211Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 15 - Fri, Oct 23

9:50 - 6:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

15h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

8:30 - 8:20BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 243Etihad Airways

Fri, Jan 22 - Mon, Feb 8

13:45 - 12:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

17h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 - 15:15BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

17h 15m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 402Qatar Airways

Thu, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 3

14:05 - 14:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 20m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

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

23h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R9 434Qatar Airways

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

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

26h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:00 - 20:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R9 689Emirates

Thu, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 12

10:25 - 18:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

27h 15m1 stop Dubai Intl

2:00 - 20:35BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 35m1 stop Dubai Intl

R9 721Emirates

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 30

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

17h 00m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:35 - 13:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

16h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R9 912Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

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

R9 944Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 2 - Fri, Nov 6

11:10 - 18:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

25h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

7:35 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 20m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 055Cathay Pacific

Fri, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 5

11:10 - 0:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

32h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

21h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 071Cathay Pacific

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

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9:45 - 18:10JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

27h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

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

21h 25m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 259Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23

9:45 - 6:45JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

16h 00m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

9:15 - 8:20BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R9 322Etihad Airways

Sat, Sep 12 - Sun, Sep 20

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

23h 15m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

17:30 - 7:55BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 25m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 039Cathay Pacific

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

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

21h 50m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

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

21h 55m1 stop Hong Kong Intl

R10 071Cathay Pacific

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

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

20h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

13:30 - 20:35DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 05m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 278Emirates

Mon, Sep 7 - Mon, Sep 14

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

27h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

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

24h 00m1 stop Dubai Intl

R10 725Emirates

Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Sep 25

13:30 - 11:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

16h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

12:10 - 5:30DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 20m1 stop Dubai Intl

R11 314Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 20

9:45 - 19:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-HKT Phuket City

28h 20m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

8:55 - 8:20HKT Phuket City-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 25m2 stops Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R11 521Multiple Airlines

Sat, Sep 12 - Wed, Sep 23

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

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:30 - 17:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 633Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

19:30 - 20:25CPT Cape Town Intl-BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

19h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:00 - 17:30BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi-CPT Cape Town Intl

19h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R11 649Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

9:45-12:10

1 stop21h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 23/10

15:55-8:15

1 stop21h 20m

R9 211

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/1

9:50-6:35

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 8/2

8:30-8:20

1 stop28h 50m

R9 243

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/10

13:45-12:15

1 stop17h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 3/11

3:00-15:15

1 stop17h 15m

R9 402

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

14:05-14:25

1 stop19h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 12/10

9:15-4:00

1 stop23h 45m

R9 434

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

10:25-18:05

1 stop26h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 12/11

2:00-20:35

1 stop23h 35m

R9 689

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

10:25-18:40

1 stop27h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 30/11

2:00-20:35

1 stop23h 35m

R9 721

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 10/11

1:35-13:30

1 stop16h 55m

R9 912

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

R9 944

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

11:10-18:00

1 stop25h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 5/10

7:35-7:55

1 stop29h 20m

R10 055

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

11:10-0:10

1 stop32h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 8/10

15:00-7:55

1 stop21h 55m

R10 071

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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 004
Best Round-Trip Price	R9 243
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Thailand from South Africa in the last 5 days is R5 004 (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 243 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi).

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The fastest flight to Thailand from South Africa takes 15h 30m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Krabi).

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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 R534, R705, and R711 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, 70% 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.