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฿12,920+ Cheap flights to South Africa

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5 May — 12 May1
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Flights to South Africa in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Africa in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 17,341 searches and data was last updated on 30 April 2025.

Return from

฿22,835

One-way from

฿12,920

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

฿27,108
Cathay Pacific
  • Cathay Pacific
  • 21/9-29/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 50m total
  • Bangkok to Johannesburg
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  • เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
  • 12/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 25m total
  • Bangkok to South Africa
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (฿85,417 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (฿19,878 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in April 2025
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Sun 21/919:00BKK - JNB
1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific
Mon 29/911:20JNB - BKK
1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/4฿22,835
Sat 7/602:55BKK - JNB
1 stop34h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Wed 18/609:50JNB - BKK
1 stop33h 05mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์
Deal found 30/4฿24,304
Fri 13/602:55BKK - JNB
1 stop34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/611:20JNB - BKK
1 stop24h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/4฿25,038
Wed 17/901:00BKK - JNB
1 stop19h 50mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์
Sun 28/901:15JNB - BKK
1 stop31h 15mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์
Deal found 29/4฿25,105
Sun 8/602:30BKK - JNB
1 stop18h 40mQatar Airways
Mon 16/613:55JNB - BKK
1 stop18h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 29/4฿26,307
Sat 3/501:50BKK - JNB
1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 16/514:30JNB - BKK
1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 30/4฿27,242

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Bangkok

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 21/9

19:00-07:40

1 stop17h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

11:20-11:30

1 stop19h 10m

฿22,835

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 7/6

02:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/6

09:50-23:55

1 stop33h 05m

฿24,304

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 13/6

02:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

11:20-16:30

1 stop24h 10m

฿25,038

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 17/9

01:00-00:15

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

01:15-13:30

1 stop31h 15m

฿25,105

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 8/6

02:30-16:10

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/6

13:55-13:25

1 stop18h 30m

฿26,307

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 13/6

19:00-19:00

2 stops29h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/6

05:50-10:00

2 stops23h 10m

฿28,611

BangkokDurban

BKK - DUR

BKKDUR

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 17/5

20:55-18:05

2 stops26h 10m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 21/5

18:40-10:00

2 stops34h 20m

฿29,245

BangkokJohannesburg

DMK - JNB

DMKJNB

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Fri 30/5

20:25-00:15

2 stops32h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

13:55-22:45

2 stops27h 50m

฿30,347

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 13/5

02:30-22:50

2 stops25h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

13:00-13:25

1 stop19h 25m

฿30,380

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 29/5

01:50-13:05

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/6

22:50-13:15

1 stop33h 25m

฿30,480

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Africa

How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Bangkok to South Africa takes 25 hours 24 minutes. Flights to South Africa from other popular cities in Thailand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Africa?

The most popular airlines flying from Bangkok to South Africa are Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Cathay Pacific.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From ฿687

Qatar Airways

Qatar Airways

From ฿731

Cathay Pacific

Cathay Pacific

From ฿690

เคนย่าแอร์เวย์

เคนย่าแอร์เวย์

From ฿762

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Bangkok to South Africa are Ethiopian Air, Cathay Pacific and เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์.

Rainfall in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, 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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Africa in the last few years. This data was updated on 30 April 2025.
The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and East London.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 an airline for your flight to South Africa. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Cathay Pacific to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
8.0
Very Good
3,215 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
852 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
3,563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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
7.4
Good
1,203 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,292 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

8.0

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.

FAQs about flying to South Africa

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to South Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa?

    Cape Town Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Africa. One-way flights to Cape Town Intl typically cost ฿987, while return flights cost around ฿11,714.

  • How much is a return flight to South Africa?

    A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ฿1,029, however they can be found for as little as ฿750.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Phuket City offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 20 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo).

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