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, Emirates 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 ฿854, while return flights cost around ฿3,032.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ฿93, however they can be found for as little as ฿93.

Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 35 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).

฿12,296+ Flights to South Africa

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Average price	฿29,406

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44h 45m total
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Sun 2/1101:35BKK - JNB

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/1114:30JNB - BKK

1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/7฿21,567

Mon 3/1119:15BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 25mCathay Pacific

Mon 10/1111:05JNB - BKK

1 stop20h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/7฿21,697

Thu 21/820:10BKK - JNB

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/808:20JNB - BKK

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7฿21,794

Sun 7/902:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Tue 16/909:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Deal found 8/7฿22,998

Tue 4/1101:00BKK - JNB

1 stop14h 55mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์

Wed 12/1117:00JNB - BKK

1 stop15h 30mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์

Deal found 8/7฿24,787

Sun 2/1103:00BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 11/1119:50JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/7฿27,031

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Thu 2/1015:00BKK - JNB

1 stop21h 40mCathay Pacific

Sun 19/1011:20JNB - BKK

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 6/7฿21,502

Sun 2/1101:35BKK - JNB

1 stop16h 30mEthiopian Air

Wed 12/1114:30JNB - BKK

1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/7฿21,567

Thu 21/820:10BKK - JNB

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 28/808:20JNB - BKK

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7฿21,794

Sun 7/902:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Tue 16/909:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Deal found 8/7฿22,998

Wed 1/1001:00BKK - JNB

1 stop28h 25mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์

Sun 19/1017:00JNB - BKK

1 stop15h 30mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์

Deal found 6/7฿23,356

Sun 2/1103:00BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 35mQatar Airways

Tue 11/1119:50JNB - BKK

1 stop18h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 8/7฿27,031

Sun 12/1001:35BKK - CPT

1 stop20h 15mEmirates

Fri 17/1013:05CPT - BKK

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Deal found 8/7฿36,205

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Thu 10/702:30BKK - DUR

2 stops37h 05mQatar Airways

Sat 9/812:05DUR - BKK

2 stops26h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/7฿43,849

Thu 10/703:40BKK - DUR

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Sat 9/818:40DUR - BKK

1 stop37h 45mEmirates

Deal found 7/7฿54,258

Fri 11/721:05BKK - DUR

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Sat 9/812:05DUR - BKK

2 stops26h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7฿56,405

Mon 28/712:55DMK - JNB

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Sun 10/809:50JNB - DMK

2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines

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Wed 20/800:55BKK - JNB

1 stop32h 00mEthiopian Air

Thu 28/808:20JNB - BKK

1 stop22h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/7฿23,323

Wed 20/801:00BKK - JNB

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Wed 27/801:25JNB - BKK

1 stop31h 05mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์

Deal found 7/7฿27,715

Thu 21/820:10BKK - JNB

2 stops21h 55mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7฿21,794

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Fri 29/814:35CPT - BKK

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/7฿35,749

Fri 22/818:45BKK - CPT

3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 29/820:55CPT - BKK

2 stops29h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 8/7฿27,487

Fri 22/809:55BKK - CPT

1 stop35h 55mEmirates

Fri 29/813:05CPT - BKK

1 stop18h 25mEmirates

Deal found 8/7฿39,490

Sat 23/817:30BKK - JNB

1 stop19h 10mCathay Pacific

Sat 30/811:20JNB - BKK

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 8/7฿24,299

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Sun 2/11

01:35-13:05

1 stop16h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

14:30-12:30

1 stop17h 00m

฿21,567

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Mon 3/11

19:15-07:40

1 stop17h 25m

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Mon 10/11

11:05-12:05

1 stop20h 00m

฿21,697

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BKK - JNB

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Thu 21/8

20:10-13:05

2 stops21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

08:20-12:00

1 stop22h 40m

฿21,794

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Sun 7/9

02:55-08:20

1 stop34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

09:50-23:55

1 stop33h 05m

฿22,998

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BKK - JNB

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Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 4/11

01:00-10:55

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

17:00-13:30

1 stop15h 30m

฿24,787

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 2/11

03:00-15:35

1 stop17h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/11

19:50-19:25

1 stop18h 35m

฿27,031

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 22/8

18:45-13:00

3 stops47h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 29/8

20:55-07:20

2 stops29h 25m

฿27,487

BangkokJohannesburg

DMK - JNB

DMKJNB

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 28/7

12:55-19:40

3 stops35h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/8

09:50-14:35

2 stops23h 45m

฿28,268

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 23/9

08:40-14:35

2 stops34h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:00-19:20

1 stop25h 20m

฿30,187

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 22/9

00:55-13:00

1 stop17h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 30/9

13:50-12:00

1 stop17h 10m

฿34,220

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How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Bangkok to South Africa takes 24 hours 25 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.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

Rainfall in South Africa 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

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?

The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and East London.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,322 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Cathay Pacific

7.6

Good

927 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,591 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

เอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

7.4

Good

1,222 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very Good

3,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, Emirates 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 ฿854, while return flights cost around ฿3,032.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ฿93, however they can be found for as little as ฿93.
Where does the fastest flight to South Africa depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to South Africa, Bangkok offers the quickest one-way flight (17 hours 35 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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What are the most popular places to fly to in South Africa?

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The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and East London.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andCathay Pacific to South Africa to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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What is the best airline to fly to South Africa?

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