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 ฿991, while return flights cost around ฿11,760.

How much is a return flight to South Africa?

A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ฿2,403, however they can be found for as little as ฿2,393.

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 (16 hours 55 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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Average price	฿27,181

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Sun 6/719:00BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 1/811:20JNB - BKK

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4฿25,606

Wed 7/519:00BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/520:25JNB - BKK

1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4฿25,807

Tue 27/501:50BKK - CPT

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/609:25CPT - BKK

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4฿27,181

Sat 5/702:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Mon 28/709:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Deal found 14/4฿29,359

Tue 7/1021:30DMK - CPT

3 stops44h 30mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/1012:35CPT - DMK

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4฿31,203

Tue 27/501:50BKK - CPT

1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 4/614:35CPT - BKK

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/4฿31,471

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Sun 6/719:00BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 40mCathay Pacific

Fri 1/811:20JNB - BKK

1 stop23h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/4฿25,606

Wed 7/519:00BKK - JNB

1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 28/520:25JNB - BKK

1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4฿25,807

Sat 5/702:55BKK - JNB

1 stop34h 25mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Mon 28/709:50JNB - BKK

1 stop33h 05mเอทิฮัดแอร์เวย์

Deal found 14/4฿29,359

Tue 27/501:50BKK - CPT

1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 4/614:35CPT - BKK

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/4฿31,471

Sun 6/709:20BKK - JNB

2 stops35h 55mEmirates

Thu 31/713:25JNB - BKK

2 stops25h 00mEmirates

Deal found 14/4฿32,007

Mon 12/502:30BKK - CPT

2 stops22h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 20/513:00CPT - BKK

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/4฿33,314

Wed 30/401:00BKK - DUR

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Mon 5/508:10DUR - BKK

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Deal found 14/4฿35,526

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Mon 14/401:00BKK - CPT

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Tue 22/406:00CPT - BKK

2 stops26h 30mเคนย่าแอร์เวย์

Deal found 13/4฿103,864

Tue 22/420:15DMK - JNB

2 stops49h 00mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop20h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4฿143,848

Tue 6/501:50BKK - JNB

1 stop16h 15mEthiopian Air

Wed 28/510:15JNB - BKK

2 stops22h 00mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/4฿34,755

Tue 6/503:15BKK - JNB

3 stops22h 10mEmirates

Wed 28/513:25JNB - BKK

1 stop17h 50mEmirates

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Wed 7/519:00BKK - JNB

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1 stop35h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4฿25,807

Mon 12/502:30BKK - CPT

2 stops22h 25mQatar Airways

Tue 20/513:00CPT - BKK

1 stop25h 20mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/4฿33,314

Tue 13/518:05DMK - CPT

2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 20/513:05CPT - DMK

2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4฿36,297

Sat 17/503:15BKK - CPT

1 stop37h 20mEmirates

Sat 31/513:05CPT - BKK

1 stop19h 20mEmirates

Deal found 13/4฿39,850

Tue 27/501:50BKK - CPT

2 stops25h 40mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/609:25CPT - BKK

2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4฿27,181

Tue 27/501:50BKK - CPT

1 stop16h 55mEthiopian Air

Wed 4/614:35CPT - BKK

1 stop17h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/4฿31,471

Wed 28/506:45BKK - CPT

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Deal found 13/4฿36,029

Thu 29/509:05BKK - CPT

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3 stops25h 40mMalaysia Airlines

Deal found 14/4฿52,787

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Sun 6/7

19:00-07:40

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Fri 1/8

11:20-15:25

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Wed 7/5

19:00-07:40

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Wed 28/5

20:25-12:55

1 stop35h 30m

฿25,807

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 27/5

01:50-22:30

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

09:25-13:15

2 stops22h 50m

฿27,181

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02:55-08:20

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

09:50-23:55

1 stop33h 05m

฿29,359

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DMK - CPT

DMKCPT

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Tue 7/10

21:30-13:00

3 stops44h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/10

12:35-00:00

2 stops30h 25m

฿31,203

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 27/5

01:50-13:45

1 stop16h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/6

14:35-13:15

1 stop17h 40m

฿31,471

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sun 6/7

09:20-16:15

2 stops35h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 31/7

13:25-19:25

2 stops25h 00m

฿32,007

BangkokCape Town

BKK - CPT

BKKCPT

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Mon 12/5

02:30-19:55

2 stops22h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 20/5

13:00-19:20

1 stop25h 20m

฿33,314

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 8/7

20:00-16:15

2 stops25h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

13:55-13:25

1 stop18h 30m

฿33,951

BangkokJohannesburg

BKK - JNB

BKKJNB

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Tue 6/5

01:50-13:05

1 stop16h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/5

10:15-13:15

2 stops22h 00m

฿34,755

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How long is the flight to South Africa?

On average, a flight from Bangkok to South Africa takes 21 hours 30 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

From ฿687

Qatar Airways

From ฿731

Cathay Pacific

From ฿693

เคนย่าแอร์เวย์

From ฿723

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Africa?

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

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

See what other customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and ออสเตรียนแอร์ไลน์ to South Africa have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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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

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Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Emirates

8.0

Very Good

3,197 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

ออสเตรียนแอร์ไลน์

7.6

Good

775 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

แอร์ฟร้านซ์

7.5

Good

1,433 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

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 ฿991, while return flights cost around ฿11,760.
How much is a return flight to South Africa?
A return flight to South Africa will typically cost around ฿2,403, however they can be found for as little as ฿2,393.
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 (16 hours 55 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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The most popular places in South Africa to fly to are Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban and East London.

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