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฿2,329+ Cheap flights from South Africa

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JNB — BKK
27 Mar — 3 Apr1
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 25 February 2026.

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Tue 10/319:55
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 13/309:35
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2฿18,263
Thu 4/609:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop27h 20m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Sun 14/621:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 24/2฿18,356
Fri 10/422:20
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop28h 15m
Emirates
Thu 23/402:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop23h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 21/2฿18,387
Tue 18/813:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop19h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 2/909:20
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/2฿18,418
Sat 7/313:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop23h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 13/309:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop23h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 23/2฿18,635
Wed 8/410:05
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop22h 05m
Emirates
Tue 14/401:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop20h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 22/2฿18,791
Wed 3/609:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 25m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Sun 14/621:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 24/2฿18,822
Sat 4/409:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Thu 16/403:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 05m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 24/2฿18,853
Tue 24/313:25
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 30m
Emirates
Mon 22/609:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop24h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 22/2฿18,884
Wed 15/409:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Mon 20/403:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop34h 05m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 22/2฿18,915
Sun 19/409:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop32h 50m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Mon 27/421:55
HKT
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 25/2฿19,381
Fri 24/409:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop16h 45m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Mon 27/421:55
HKT
-
JNB
2 stops39h 25m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 21/2฿19,443

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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 25 February 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 17,341 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

09:50-06:45

1 stop15h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 21/4

09:15-08:20

1 stop28h 05m

฿19,660

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

22:20-07:35

1 stop28h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 20/4

01:15-20:35

1 stop24h 20m

฿19,722

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/4

10:05-13:10

1 stop22h 05m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 22/4

09:30-16:15

1 stop35h 45m

฿19,753

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:10-07:35

1 stop31h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 17/4

02:15-16:15

1 stop19h 00m

฿20,406

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

09:50-06:15

1 stop15h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 13/5

17:50-08:20

2 stops43h 30m

฿20,934

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

11:00-11:15

1 stop19h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 10/3

16:55-07:25

1 stop19h 30m

฿21,834

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

11:10-11:05

1 stop18h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 19/4

17:30-07:45

1 stop19h 15m

฿22,021

DurbanBangkok

DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 7/5

12:05-12:55

2 stops19h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 14/5

19:40-10:35

2 stops19h 55m

฿22,176

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

09:50-18:10

1 stop27h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 10/7

17:50-08:20

2 stops43h 30m

฿22,797

DurbanBangkok

DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/4

12:05-19:25

2 stops26h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 17/4

09:05-10:35

2 stops30h 30m

฿23,015

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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 ฿15,560). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of ฿18,853). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from South Africa?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from South Africa: Emirates, Singapore Airlines, เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์, Qatar Airways. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: Bangkok.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From ฿16,691
Emirates
Emirates
From ฿19,018
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
From ฿17,463
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From ฿18,854

What is the cheapest place to fly to from South Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from South Africa is Cape Town Intl, with prices starting at ฿815. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Cape Town Intl
Cape Town Intl
From ฿815
Doha Hamad Intl
Doha Hamad Intl
From ฿10,040

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 Singapore Airlines, Emirates, 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,534 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
7.3
Good
1,416 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.2
Very Good
1,463 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from South Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 25 February 2026.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from South Africa?

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Africa is currently September; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from South Africa?

    Here are some of the cheapest flight destinations from South Africa:
    Fly from Johannesburg to Bangkok from ฿17,921

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