฿4,290+ 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 30/7. 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
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 17,341 searches

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanBangkok

DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

18:30-19:45

2 stops20h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 3/6

01:00-17:15

2 stops21h 15m

฿20,233

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

19:10-18:25

1 stop18h 15m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 10/6

03:40-16:15

1 stop17h 35m

฿20,265

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/5

22:20-19:05

1 stop15h 45m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Fri 12/6

01:35-16:15

1 stop19h 40m

฿20,265

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/6

10:05-12:30

1 stop21h 25m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Sat 6/6

21:35-10:15

1 stop17h 40m

฿20,265

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

19:10-18:20

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Wed 27/5

21:10-20:35

1 stop28h 25m

฿20,265

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

19:10-18:20

1 stop18h 10m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 7/5

09:30-20:35

1 stop16h 05m

฿20,329

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - BKK

JNBBKK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

13:30-18:20

1 stop23h 50m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 25/6

02:50-20:35

1 stop22h 45m

฿20,682

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

10:05-20:45

1 stop29h 40m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Wed 30/9

23:50-20:35

1 stop25h 45m

฿20,714

JohannesburgBangkok

JNB - DMK

JNBDMK

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

19:10-20:45

1 stop20h 35m

Bangkok Don Mueang Intl

Mon 12/10

23:50-20:35

1 stop25h 45m

฿20,714

DurbanBangkok

DUR - BKK

DURBKK

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

18:30-19:50

2 stops20h 20m

Bangkok Suvarnabhumi

Thu 4/6

19:45-17:15

2 stops26h 30m

฿20,778

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa (average of ฿19,337). Flying from South Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of ฿27,309). 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 Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways 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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.8

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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.

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

    At the present moment the cheapest month to fly from South Africa is currently May; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

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