R5 389 Find Cheap Flights to Asia

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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 944
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 576
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR13 581
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 661
Lahore
Lahore1 stopR11 696
Denpasar
Denpasar1 stopR11 863
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stopsR12 163
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopR11 662
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR10 328
Singapore
Singapore1 stopR10 361
Manila
Manila1 stopR11 562
Siālkot
Siālkot1 stopR12 764
Hong Kong
Hong Kong1 stopR12 213
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR11 979
Seoul
Incheon1 stopR13 698
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City1 stopR11 579
Hanoi
Hanoi1 stopR11 345
Islamabad
Islamabad1 stopR16 718
Karachi
Karachi1 stopR10 945
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 944
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 576
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR13 581
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 661
Lahore
Lahore1 stopR11 696
Denpasar
Denpasar1 stopR11 863
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stopsR12 163
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopR11 662
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR10 328
Singapore
Singapore1 stopR10 361
Manila
Manila1 stopR11 562
Siālkot
Siālkot1 stopR12 764
Hong Kong
Hong Kong1 stopR12 213
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR11 979
Seoul
Incheon1 stopR13 698
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City1 stopR11 579
Hanoi
Hanoi1 stopR11 345
Islamabad
Islamabad1 stopR16 718
Karachi
Karachi1 stopR10 945

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.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals to Asia

Wed, Jun 10 - Wed, Jun 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 13:45
JNB
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BKK
20h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:15 - 4:00
BKK
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JNB
23h 45m
1 stop
R9 944Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 16
Emirates Logo
22:20 - 8:00
JNB
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BKK
28h 40m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:55 - 20:35
BKK
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JNB
15h 40m
1 stop
R9 961Emirates
Tue, Jun 9 - Sun, Jun 14
Emirates Logo
10:05 - 19:25
JNB
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BKK
28h 20m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
2:50 - 16:15
BKK
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JNB
18h 25m
1 stop
R9 994Emirates
Mon, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 15
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 19:55
JNB
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BKK
26h 15m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:00 - 9:00
BKK
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JNB
19h 00m
1 stop
R10 011Qatar Airways
Sat, Jul 11 - Sun, Jul 26
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 18:10
JNB
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BKK
27h 20m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:00 - 8:20
BKK
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JNB
16h 20m
1 stop
R10 194Etihad Airways
Wed, Jun 17 - Sun, Jun 21
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 9:40
JNB
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SIN
17h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:00 - 8:20
SIN
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JNB
17h 20m
1 stop
R10 361Etihad Airways
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 11
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:45 - 12:10
JNB
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CAN
16h 25m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
13:25 - 19:20
CAN
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JNB
35h 55m
1 stop
R13 765Singapore Airlines
Sat, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 12:10
JNB
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CAN
33h 45m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
1:20 - 19:20
CAN
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JNB
24h 00m
1 stop
R14 015Singapore Airlines
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Air China Logo
10:10 - 18:20
JNB
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SHA
26h 10m
1 stop
Air China Logo
12:25 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
25h 15m
2 stops
R16 634Air China
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 16
Air China Logo
10:10 - 14:25
JNB
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SHA
22h 15m
1 stop
Air China Logo
13:30 - 7:40
SHA
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JNB
24h 10m
2 stops
R16 685Air China
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Asia

Get data-powered insights and trends into 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 R11 388 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 R11 388.

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 February, when tickets cost R12 196 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R15 950 and R13 915 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 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 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 Singapore Changi Airport (SIN), with an average flight price of R12 231.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightR5 389
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport

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 Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as R13 100. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are R14 712 on average.

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 Johannesburg OR Tambo R16 043
  • 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.
8,2
Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1517 reviews
8,6Crew
8,0Entertainment
8,0Comfort
7,8Food
8,3Boarding
Airline reviews

Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

2,0 MediocreAnonymous, May 2026
LAX - NRT
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Food was terrible , uncomfortable seats, WiFi did not work, will never fly Singapore again.

I had ordered vegetarian food. What I was presented was extremely dissatisfying and not up to the mark. I pretty much did not eat entire 19 hours. For.an airline voted as best in business, it was extremely disappointing. Seats were not comfortable to sleep. Entertainment system didn’t have much choice. WiFi didn’t work for more than half the time. Cabin crew were also difficult to understand. A bit of diversity like Emirates crew would go a long way.

A little more room from the reclining seat in the front of me.

It was okay. I feel that Singapore Airlines isn't as good as it used to be but it's still not bad

Crew is excellent Wifi needs to be improved in order to connect to the internet.

I felt that the whole experience went very smoothly. The aircraft was extremely clean and tidy on boarding. The cabin crew were beautifully turned out very, very efficient and were a credit to Singapore Airlines who are now my favourite carrier.

Excellent crew service. Professional, courteous. Service with a smile. Good food Very decent flight experience

Service was very good, food and entertainment systems were good

I find it was a bit hot before take off. If there is a way to improve the airflow it would be great

Excellent service. I pre-ordered gluten intolerant meal and they handle it with care. They served me my meal before other people's to avoid crossed contamination. Thank you 🙏

Chaos at the gate while boarding - no clear signs or announcements

There is an issue with A380 when it arrives in Munich, because a business class passengers like me have to wait for the first class passengers to disembark, which takes some time while you are also offloading economy passengers this causes an issue at customs where your business class passengers end up behind a large bulk of economy passengers This is a frustration and the early dislocation should be and is supposed to be a benefit of business class

Super flight. On time departure and arrival. Very good service. Luggage arrival at DXB was a little delayed but you can’t have everything the very best :)

No kids provided. Instead we were told to have contacted the airline that we have kids and require kids meals. We were not the only ones who inquired about kids meals. It’s odd. Emirates and other airlines give kids meals as standard and before the adult food comes out. The rice in our meals was gluggy and under cooked. The chicken was also raw. Sadly not the best experience with Finn Air. The hostesses tried to compensate with the snacks and drinks but missed the mark by a long way. Especially when paying Emirates/Qantas prices

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

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

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

Qatar was pretty OK for their services but Arangrant was awful at theirs and frankly lied to me. Qatar offers four business class fares and only three of them allow lounge access. This is a horrible policy when you pay so much for business class and shame on them for denying the simple use of their lounges for this confusion. When I requested my business class ticket with Arangrant I knew this and specifically told them I would only purchase the lowest class business seat that would still permit me lounge access on all legs of my trip. They lied to me and said I did and then I was refused this service on my return flights. I had no less than 4-8 schedule changes and got screwed by a late departure from DCA on my double connection to JNB. I lost nearly a full day on my outbound and then had little to no use of the lounges on my outbound flights. To then be denied access on my return flights made the 27 hour trip home pretty awful. Kayak should no longer work with Arangrant as they are dishonest and liars. Qatar should price all four of their business class fares to include lounge access and stop the insanity they have forced on people. My return trip home nearly ruined my entire trip to South Africa and I blame Arangrant for telling me lies and for Qatar for offering insane rules and regulations on such expensive business class fares. For the money I paid to Qatar, I did not receive the full services I was promised. I will probably never use Arangrant and their ignorant services ever again. I will question whether I ever fly on Qatar Airways again as well. When you pay so much and get such little in return, it leaves a bad taste in your mouth. Arangrant gives the whole industry a bad name and Qatar is not far behind them. I can honestly say that the wretched service and way I was treated by both have soured me on travel companies and airlines. It is bad enough that we have an idiot, felon, racist and bigoted president and administration to contend with while he has started an illegal war, I did not expect to get screwed over by Arangrant and Qatar as well. Shame on all of you.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

My journey with Qatar Airways from Ahmedabad to Jacksonville on 3rd February 2026 was truly exceptional. The entire experience reflected comfort, care, and world-class service. Complimentary high-quality Wi-Fi throughout the journey was a welcome luxury, especially on a long-haul flight. The vegetarian meals were thoughtfully prepared, delicious, and served with attention to detail, along with a fine selection of snacks and beverages. What truly elevated the experience was the cabin crew — graceful, courteous, and genuinely attentive, delivering outstanding hospitality at every step. This journey perfectly showcased the premium standard Qatar Airways is known for, and it left a lasting impression. I would gladly fly with them again.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

First off, it wasn't clear that my first flight was to be operated by IndiGO. While the flight itself was fine, this meant that my whole initial check in where I would've properly verified my seating on my Qatar flight/requested an upgrade was impeded by the fact that I had to check in with IndiGO. They said I would separately have to go to Qatar counter to deal with second flight leg issues, which was impossible given how long the check in took/no time available to do so.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

Qatar maybe considered one of the best ailines in the world but nowadays it is much of a muchness with the rest

Excellent service. The personal adaptation of menus and the individual timing of service of them is fantastic.

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.

I booked tickets for a family of five and specifically paid extra to select our seats together. We spent nearly $1,000 extra (around $100 per seat) for extra legroom so we could sit near each other. However, despite paying for this, we ended up being separated on the flight. This caused a major issue for our family because my parents do not speak English and rely on me to translate and assist them during the journey. I do not understand why Etihad changed our reserved seats without explanation. I am extremely dissatisfied with this experience. I expect the airline to do better, and I am requesting a full refund for the seat selection fees we paid.

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

Early arrival. Good boarding. Deplaning this flight is very slow both coming and going. Baggage arrived quickly for Pearson

It was great! Kept the time. Provided what was promised

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight [I629/352] . Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

A bit chaotic boarding flight but over all good experience.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

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