How long is the flight from Bangkok to Cape Town?

For as low as ฿37,787, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Bangkok in 16h 10m. The distance from Bangkok to Cape Town is about 10142 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bangkok to Cape Town round-trip?

According to our current data, Emirates (฿17,604), Ethiopian Air (฿25,513), and Qatar Airways (฿29,114) offers the cheapest pricing from Bangkok to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Bangkok to Cape Town for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cape Town ranges from 20.0 - 100.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 100.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cape Town when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cape Town, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Bangkok to Cape Town?

The most popular airlines flying from Bangkok to Cape Town are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Emirates. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BKK to CPT?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Bangkok to Cape Town as you normally would.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Bangkok?

Located just 15.6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Bangkok. Booking flights from Bangkok to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Bangkok from 3 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Bangkok to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Bangkok to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Bangkok to Cape Town?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bangkok to Cape Town.

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Round-trip from	฿28,987
One-way from	฿16,162
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	May
Average price	฿42,368

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 8/10

21:05-13:35

2 stops21h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 15/10

13:15-07:35

1 stop37h 20m

฿29,804

BangkokCape Town

BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - CPT Cape Town Intl

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 14/10

15:55-12:40

2 stops25h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

06:05-06:45

2 stops19h 40m

฿31,996

BangkokCape Town

BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - CPT Cape Town Intl

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 13/10

01:50-13:00

1 stop16h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

15:10-12:50

1 stop16h 40m

฿37,787

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - CPT Cape Town Intl

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 30/10

01:55-13:00

1 stop16h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 28/11

15:10-12:30

1 stop16h 20m

฿39,521

BangkokCape Town

DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

DMKCPT

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 14/10

16:45-12:40

3 stops24h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 17/10

09:20-11:10

2 stops20h 50m

฿40,405

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DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 16/11

23:00-18:00

1 stop24h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 24/11

13:40-20:10

1 stop25h 30m

฿40,535

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BKK Bangkok Suvarnabhumi - CPT Cape Town Intl

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 8/12

01:35-13:00

1 stop16h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/1

15:10-12:30

1 stop16h 20m

฿40,568

BangkokCape Town

DMK Bangkok Don Mueang Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Thu 10/9

23:50-16:40

1 stop21h 50m

Cape Town Intl

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20:00-20:45

1 stop19h 45m

฿41,321

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23:50-18:05

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18:25-11:10

1 stop35h 45m

฿41,451

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฿41,517

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town (average of ฿32,062). Flying from Bangkok to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of ฿42,368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Bangkok to Cape Town?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Bangkok to Cape Town flights typically cost between ฿25,862 and ฿41,321 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ฿28,987 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sep–30 Sep).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Bangkok to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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Very Good

3,656 reviews

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8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,733 reviews

Emirates

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3,656 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,032 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,656 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

DXB - SEA

It wasn’t the same Emirates like years back in 2015 I had the experience. Unfortunately it’s been changed to the worst.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Bangkok?
Located just 15.6 km from the city centre, Cape Town Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Cape Town from Bangkok. Booking flights from Bangkok to Cape Town Intl (CPT) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Bangkok from 3 different airlines.
How long is the flight from Bangkok to Cape Town?
For as low as ฿37,787, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cape Town from Bangkok in 16h 10m. The distance from Bangkok to Cape Town is about 10142 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Bangkok to Cape Town round-trip?
According to our current data, Emirates (฿17,604), Ethiopian Air (฿25,513), and Qatar Airways (฿29,114) offers the cheapest pricing from Bangkok to Cape Town. You may be able to fly from Bangkok to Cape Town for 52% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.
Can I find deals for flights from Bangkok to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Bangkok to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Bangkok to Cape Town?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Bangkok to Cape Town.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Bangkok to Cape Town?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Bangkok to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town (average of ฿32,062). Flying from Bangkok to Cape Town in August is currently the most expensive (average of ฿42,368). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Bangkok to Cape Town flights typically cost between ฿25,862 and ฿41,321 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ฿28,987 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sep–30 Sep).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town, you should look to book at least 26 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEthiopian Air from Bangkok to Cape Town to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Bangkok to Cape Town flights typically cost between ฿25,862 and ฿41,321 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ฿28,987 on Multiple Airlines (17 Sep–30 Sep).