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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 692
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 129
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 248
Denpasar
Denpasar1 stopR13 495
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR12 662
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR9 796
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopR12 002
Hong Kong
Hong Kong1 stopR12 714
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopR14 850
Singapore
Singapore1 stopR11 324
Lahore
Lahore1 stopR12 366
Seoul
Incheon2 stopsR13 825
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR12 071
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City1 stopR12 141
Manila
Manila1 stopR12 280
Hanoi
Hanoi1 stopR11 880
Siālkot
Siālkot1 stopR12 106
Malé
Malé1 stopR12 575
Karachi
Karachi1 stopR10 282
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 692
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 129
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 248
Denpasar
Denpasar1 stopR13 495
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR12 662
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR9 796
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopR12 002
Hong Kong
Hong Kong1 stopR12 714
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopR14 850
Singapore
Singapore1 stopR11 324
Lahore
Lahore1 stopR12 366
Seoul
Incheon2 stopsR13 825
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR12 071
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City1 stopR12 141
Manila
Manila1 stopR12 280
Hanoi
Hanoi1 stopR11 880
Siālkot
Siālkot1 stopR12 106
Malé
Malé1 stopR12 575
Karachi
Karachi1 stopR10 282

Book Cheap Asia Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Asia that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Asia

Tue, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 16
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 1:55JNB-BOM
12h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
23:15 - 8:20BOM-JNB
12h 35m1 stop
R8 129Etihad Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 19:00JNB-BOM
29h 40m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:45 - 8:20BOM-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
R8 146Etihad Airways
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Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:45JNB-BKK
17h 55m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:35 - 18:35BKK-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R9 761Singapore Airlines
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 18:45JNB-BKK
17h 55m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:35 - 18:35BKK-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R9 865Singapore Airlines
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sun, Feb 15
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 18:05JNB-BKK
23h 40m1 stop
Emirates Logo
1:05 - 16:35BKK-JNB
20h 30m1 stop
R10 195Emirates
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sat, Nov 1
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 7:35JNB-BKK
28h 15m1 stop
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 16:35BKK-JNB
18h 40m1 stop
R10 369Emirates
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 12:30JNB-BKK
17h 00m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:35 - 13:05BKK-JNB
16h 30m1 stop
R10 508Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 14:50JNB-SIN
18h 20m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:00 - 13:05SIN-JNB
17h 05m1 stop
R11 568Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Oct 30 - Thu, Nov 6
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 19:25CPT-BKK
25h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 17:25BKK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
R11 932Qatar Airways
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Tue, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 4
Qatar Airways Logo
12:35 - 18:25CPT-BKK
24h 50m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 17:25BKK-CPT
27h 30m1 stop
R12 002Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Asia

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Asia to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Asia?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Asia from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Singapore, at R560 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Singapore (SIN) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R560.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Asia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from South Africa to Asia is March, when tickets cost R12 280 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 647 and R14 416 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa to Asia?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Asia, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from South Africa to Asia, you should book around 12 weeks before departure, which saves you about 14% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Asia?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Asia is Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG), with an average flight price of R10 260.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR4 637
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (21% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai

FAQs - booking Asia flights

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from South Africa to Asia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from South Africa to Asia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from South Africa to Asia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Asia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from South Africa to Asia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from South Africa to Asia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from South Africa to Asia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from South Africa to Asia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Asia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Asia is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R12 876. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R13 674 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Asia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Asia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost R673 on average. Morning departures are around 13% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Asia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R773.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Asia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Asia? 25% of our users found return tickets to Asia for the following prices or less: From Cape Town R16 187, from Johannesburg OR Tambo R20 771
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Asia flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Asia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Asia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8,1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3334 reviews
8,3Crew
8,0Comfort
7,9Food
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

8,0 ExcellentCarlton, Sept 2025CPT - DXB
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This was my first time flying with Emirates. Overall, the experience was very good. I thought the seats in economy would have been a bit more comfortable, but, they seem to be on par with other airlines. The food was excellent and very satisfying. If you can afford it, I would definitely suggest upgrading to at lest premium economy seats for long haul flights.

I lost my lock from my luggage, I don’t know someone took something from my bag.

We loved flying with Emirates in business class, the staff were fabulous, going above & beyond

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Boarding for business class passengers can be improved. Also, when debarking the aircraft, Economy passengers are let off first due the way the configuration of the cabin upstairs.

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

The plane was clean and well maintained the crew members were professionals and friendly and the food was good

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

The service was excellent. We flew coach on this leg of our trip and it was still very pleasant.

The staff on the plane were attentive and friendly. The frustration with the cabin crew was that we were served second to special diet people. And, we were in economy section. The boarding staff was mediocre. Got scolded for requesting to sit with spouse on 14 hours long flight home. Was told they cannot break up families for us. Didn’t understand how we were denied sitting together as we are husband and wife. After many words of exchange, we were accommodated. Cleaning crew did a horrible job! Bathrooms were unsanitary or dirty from beginning of flight! Didn’t expect sparkling as its economy, but did except decent.

Headwind delayed our flight which wasn’t the airlines fault

The food wasn’t good at all. I skipped meals .

Food from Surabaya was below average but from Singapore is much better

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

So happy I flew with Singapore Airlines. The customer service is top notch. I am terrified of flying and the staff made me feel so at ease. Will only fly Singapore internationally moving forward.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

Check in was easy through self-check-in kiosks just like domestic flights. Staff onboard were fantastic. Some "book the cook" good options weren't great, others really good. Entertainment options a bit limited to what I've experienced on Qantas. Overall a good flight though, especially for the price.

I prebooked a comfort plus seat on this flight and therefore the flight was comfy. I got the correct seat in the correct section of the plane that I have booked, that's this. Flight was comfortable. Staff were average on the flight, appearing to be rushed and short in engagement with travellers, perhaps this to maximise there rest time on the flight.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Awful plane to Tashkent. Not even possible to sleep. In business class does not even recline fully

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

The only thing that could have been better, is that the food trays get left way to long after a meal. We had a snack 8 hrs into the trip, and they left us with the boxes and cups for way too long. It is not fun being trapped in your seat unnecessarily

Our male flight attendant was top notch - wish I could remember his name. Boarding is never fun when I have to ride the shuttle to the middle of the tarmac and pull my carry on bags up the stairs to my seat. My knees are banged up and my shoulders give me pain, so the flight started off poorly. The seat leg rests don’t recline completely so that makes is difficult if not dangerous to get in and out of the middle seats. The entertainment system touch screens prevented one from seeing the options. They are old and the software needs to be updated. I was on six planes in the last two weeks and able to see the flight progress without any stress. Couldn’t watch anything else. I do like Qatar Airways, just not a fan of a few things.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very good.

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

It was worst flight ever of 26h. Poor service and seating. Flight from Abu Dhabi to Islamabad service and seating was worst ever. No tv extra.

It was OK as the seat which we paid for doesn’t have any window. We paid $120 for 3 seats but it’s for nothing. Crew could not help. None of the ports worked so all our phones went dry

I had a terrible experience checking in at the airport for my flight. I booked my ticket initially through Kayak while it was promoted as a ticket that offers a carry on and 2 suit cases. (I have a screen shot as a proof of it) I selected it to buy three tickets and paid online. Couple of minutes later airfare assist which is the OTA offering the ticket called me saying My card declined. So I used a different card that went through. I was surprised that they increased the price ticket by a $167. They said the ticket no longer exists and because my card declined I had to buy a new one. So I did. The day my family and I were traveling I could not check in and when I went to the airport I was shocked to be told my ticket had no bags allowed and must pay $200 per bag for three people 6 bags mean I have to pay $1200. I called the travel agency as I feel I was scammed the confirmation didn’t say anything about the bags and they never told me the new ticket doesn’t not include any bag so they changed it after I selected it on your app without informing me. Very sneaky. The travel agency said they will reimburse me only for one bag person. Which means I still paid $600 I still feel very disappointed to pay such an expense. I have always used Kayak to buy my flight tickets and telling everyone how good your rates and app are however after this I feel I was mislead and paid more for something I should not have to. You allowing such an agency on your platform will surely hurt your reputation and level of integrity. I have all the proofs from the screen shot to the confirmation email from them, the or email offering to reimburse o e bag per person and the $1200 bag fees receipts that I paid on the desk. I must be refund the full amount and I look forward to your response.

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

second leg was more comfortable. Customer service in Abu Dhabi is okay.

Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

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