฿2,644+ 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 23/2. 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
23 Feb — 2 Mar1
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 24 January 2026.

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฿2,899 or less

Good one-way deal

฿817 or less
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Fri 29/519:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop19h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 10/709:20
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1฿18,386
Tue 17/214:30
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop17h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/201:55
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/1฿18,417
Sun 3/509:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop27h 20m
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Tue 12/509:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop28h 05m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 22/1฿18,448
Wed 4/319:55
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop16h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 16/309:35
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 23/1฿18,479
Wed 1/419:10
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 10m
Emirates
Mon 6/403:15
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop31h 15m
Emirates
Deal found 22/1฿18,541
Mon 9/209:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop20h 55m
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Tue 17/214:40
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop22h 40m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 22/1฿18,634
Tue 3/319:55
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop18h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 17/309:35
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 22/1฿18,697
Sun 8/322:20
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop28h 15m
Emirates
Sun 15/309:30
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 05m
Emirates
Deal found 22/1฿18,759
Thu 28/513:45
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop19h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 26/609:20
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop14h 15m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 24/1฿18,790
Wed 6/509:50
JNB
-
BKK
1 stop15h 55m
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Thu 21/521:00
BKK
-
JNB
1 stop16h 20m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 24/1฿18,852
Mon 9/209:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop15h 40m
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Wed 11/200:25
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop36h 55m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 24/1฿19,163
Sun 26/409:50
JNB
-
HKT
1 stop16h 45m
เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Fri 15/521:20
HKT
-
JNB
1 stop16h 00m
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Deal found 23/1฿19,257

Find flights from South Africa within your budget

 
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 24 January 2026. 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

Thu 28/5

13:45-17:15

1 stop22h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 26/6

09:20-18:35

1 stop14h 15m

฿18,790

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:55-18:45

1 stop17h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 17/3

09:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

฿18,883

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 17/2

01:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

฿19,163

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

13:40-17:00

1 stop22h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 24/2

09:35-18:35

1 stop14h 00m

฿19,661

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

19:10-19:05

1 stop18h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 19/4

01:15-20:35

1 stop24h 20m

฿19,692

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:10-07:35

1 stop31h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 17/4

01:15-05:30

1 stop33h 15m

฿19,692

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:10-19:05

1 stop18h 55m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 18/4

01:15-20:35

1 stop24h 20m

฿19,692

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

19:10-07:35

1 stop31h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 16/4

01:15-16:15

1 stop20h 00m

฿19,692

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

22:20-07:35

1 stop28h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 27/4

02:15-16:15

1 stop19h 00m

฿19,723

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

10:05-07:35

1 stop16h 30m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 24/6

01:35-20:35

1 stop24h 00m

฿19,723

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of ฿15,586). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of ฿18,852). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

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, andCathay Pacific 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

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Jayant,Dec 2025

HKG - DXB

Poor crew service. They lacked attention and courtesy to passengers

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

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