฿2,658+ Cheap flights from South Africa

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JNB — BKK
13 Dec — 20 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

What to know about flights from South Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from South Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the South Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 November 2025.

Good round-trip deal

฿3,021 or less

Good one-way deal

฿845 or less
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Sat 31/109:50JNB - BKK
1 stop32h 30mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Wed 11/219:35BKK - JNB
2 stops41h 45mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 11/11฿18,511
Wed 4/313:40JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/309:35BKK - JNB
1 stop14h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 13/11฿18,770
Tue 25/1109:50JNB - BKK
1 stop32h 30mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Mon 1/1202:55BKK - JNB
1 stop34h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 11/11฿18,835
Tue 25/1113:25JNB - BKK
1 stop23h 40mEmirates
Tue 2/1202:00BKK - JNB
1 stop32h 35mEmirates
Deal found 13/11฿19,159
Tue 2/1213:25JNB - BKK
1 stop37h 10mEmirates
Sun 7/1202:00BKK - JNB
1 stop23h 35mEmirates
Deal found 11/11฿19,224
Tue 3/310:25JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 10mEmirates
Fri 24/703:40BKK - JNB
1 stop17h 35mEmirates
Deal found 11/11฿19,321
Fri 6/213:40JNB - BKK
1 stop22h 20mSingapore Airlines
Thu 12/221:10BKK - JNB
1 stop26h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 11/11฿19,354
Tue 2/1209:50JNB - BKK
1 stop20h 55mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Mon 8/1209:25BKK - JNB
1 stop27h 55mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 13/11฿19,386
Fri 6/209:50JNB - BKK
1 stop15h 05mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Wed 11/202:55BKK - JNB
1 stop34h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 11/11฿19,419
Sun 3/509:50JNB - BKK
1 stop15h 40mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Tue 12/520:55BKK - JNB
1 stop16h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 11/11฿19,483
Sat 29/1109:50JNB - BKK
1 stop20h 55mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Tue 9/1208:55BKK - JNB
1 stop28h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 12/11฿19,516
Wed 26/1111:00JNB - HKT
1 stop19h 20mCathay Pacific
Wed 3/1218:35HKT - JNB
1 stop17h 50mCathay Pacific
Deal found 12/11฿19,646

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Find flights departing from South Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 November 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 17,341 searches

Fly to

Suvarnabhumi

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/5

09:50-06:30

1 stop15h 40m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 12/5

20:55-08:20

1 stop16h 25m

฿19,483

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 29/11

09:50-23:20

1 stop32h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 7/12

02:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

฿20,099

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

11:00-11:20

1 stop19h 20m

Phuket City

Mon 26/1

18:35-07:25

1 stop17h 50m

฿20,359

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:55-17:10

1 stop16h 15m

Phuket City

Thu 12/2

20:15-18:35

1 stop27h 20m

฿20,813

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

11:00-11:20

1 stop19h 20m

Phuket City

Mon 30/3

18:20-07:40

1 stop18h 20m

฿21,623

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/1

11:00-17:35

1 stop25h 35m

Phuket City

Sun 25/1

18:35-07:25

1 stop17h 50m

฿21,720

JohannesburgPhuket City

JNB - HKT

JNBHKT

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/1

11:00-11:20

1 stop19h 20m

Phuket City

Sun 25/1

12:20-07:25

1 stop24h 05m

฿21,753

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

10:25-07:35

1 stop16h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 26/3

02:00-16:35

1 stop19h 35m

฿21,785

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

22:20-18:40

1 stop15h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 28/3

09:30-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

฿21,785

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

10:25-07:35

1 stop16h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 28/3

09:30-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

฿21,785

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of ฿16,209). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of ฿19,970). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from South Africa?

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

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from South Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Friday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from South Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from South Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 17,341 searches.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andQatar Airways from South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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