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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 811
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 266
Lahore
Lahore1 stopR11 848
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 797
Denpasar
Denpasar2 stopsR13 163
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stopsR13 327
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR13 574
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR11 191
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopR11 701
Siālkot
Siālkot1 stopR11 865
Hong Kong
Hong Kong1 stopR12 670
Manila
Manila1 stopR13 180
Singapore
Singapore1 stopR12 506
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR12 358
Hanoi
Hanoi2 stopsR12 210
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City2 stopsR12 013
Seoul
Incheon1 stopR14 166
Islamabad
Islamabad1 stopR14 034
Karachi
Karachi1 stopR11 043
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 811
Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR8 266
Lahore
Lahore1 stopR11 848
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 797
Denpasar
Denpasar2 stopsR13 163
Tokyo
Tokyo2 stopsR13 327
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR13 574
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR11 191
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur1 stopR11 701
Siālkot
Siālkot1 stopR11 865
Hong Kong
Hong Kong1 stopR12 670
Manila
Manila1 stopR13 180
Singapore
Singapore1 stopR12 506
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR12 358
Hanoi
Hanoi2 stopsR12 210
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City2 stopsR12 013
Seoul
Incheon1 stopR14 166
Islamabad
Islamabad1 stopR14 034
Karachi
Karachi1 stopR11 043

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, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 20:00
JNB
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BKK
18h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:15 - 19:20
BKK
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JNB
28h 05m
1 stop
R9 811Singapore Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Oct 22
Singapore Airlines Logo
20:25 - 11:00
JNB
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BKK
33h 35m
1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
12:15 - 19:20
BKK
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JNB
36h 05m
1 stop
R9 844Singapore Airlines
Fri, Nov 27 - Sat, Dec 12
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 6:35
JNB
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BKK
15h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:40 - 8:20
BKK
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JNB
22h 40m
1 stop
R9 860Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 30
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 11:45
JNB
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BKK
20h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
8:30 - 8:20
BKK
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JNB
28h 50m
1 stop
R9 876Etihad Airways
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
Qatar Airways Logo
14:05 - 12:55
JNB
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BKK
17h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:15 - 9:10
BKK
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JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
R9 942Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15
Qatar Airways Logo
20:55 - 19:25
JNB
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BKK
17h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:15 - 4:00
BKK
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JNB
23h 45m
1 stop
R9 959Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 9
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 11:25
JNB
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DMK
16h 55m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
23:55 - 16:15
DMK
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JNB
21h 20m
1 stop
R10 369Emirates
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 28
Emirates Logo
13:30 - 11:10
JNB
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DMK
16h 40m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
22:55 - 20:35
DMK
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JNB
26h 40m
1 stop
R10 600Emirates
Tue, Aug 4 - Mon, Aug 10
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 10:50
JNB
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HKT
18h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 - 7:55
HKT
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JNB
25h 05m
1 stop
R10 961Cathay Pacific
Fri, Aug 21 - Thu, Aug 27
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:10 - 10:50
JNB
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HKT
18h 40m
1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:50 - 7:55
HKT
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JNB
25h 05m
1 stop
R11 027Cathay Pacific
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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 5 days.

The cheapest ticket to Asia from South Africa found in the last 5 days was to Singapore, at R10 933 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Singapore (SIN) and the cheapest return ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was R10 933.

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 May, when tickets cost R6 639 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and December, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R8 677 and R8 233 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 13 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 R9 982.

Good to know

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R5 144
Best time to beat the crowds (7% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (14% 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 128. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, when return prices are R15 166 on average.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Asia

  • 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 1578 reviews
8,1Entertainment
8,3Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,6Crew
7,8Food
Airline reviews

Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

10,0 ExcellentPeter, Apr 2026
LHR - BKI
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Really great service throughout and the food was really nice. I can highly recommend thank you very much.

Best service airline. The cabin crew is attentive and friendly. Inflight entertainment system is good

Great airline. Excellent service, good food & lots of TV movies/shows to choose from.

Overall, very good. The food was better than expected with the exception of the pork and potatoes dinner at the end of the flight. My family all selected that dish and did not set it. I tried a bite also and it was honestly terrible. Also, it would be helpful to know when the snacks in the back of the plane are available.

The seats were more narrow than at other lines. Food was mediocre (economy class)

The crew and their service was top notch, but the plane itself seemed to be on the older side and worn out. Also, the food could’ve been better. 9 out of 10.

They bumped us up. They overbooked the flight and we hurried to the next flight. We are a family of 5 with 13, 10 , and 6 year olds kids. Everybody was running to the next flight. We never been exhausted in our flights hust like we have experienced this week. Mismanagement in scoot and kayak.

The Premium economy class is not the same as some other airlines because there are no economy seats on these planes. Basically you’re getting an economy seat that’s a little wider. The seats are not that much more comfortable. The service and food experience is similar to economy class on other Asian airlines. There aren’t enough toilets for the entire plane therefore we are forced to share the business class toilets that are closed off with curtains.

Cabin Crew always friendly and helpful. Seating cramped - foul smelling from toilets, high risk of disease. Guard personal property such as expensive sunglasses Coffee always awful and cold Meal trays toddler sized Not worth the extra cost to fly SQ - use a budget airline, same if not better experience

Excellent customer service from pre boarding to the end. Really enjoyed my flight. Very helpful crews during flight as well. Will definitely flight with Singapore airlines again.

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

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.

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

The lounge staff at reception were inefficient and robotic. Boarding process was chaotic at the gate with no priority for business and first. At arrival into Dubai, no upper deck door . Food option and quality for this flight was awful . Thankfully the bar is always good.

No Vegetarian options onboard, made to wait for a long time for boarding

The internet connection did was not functioning as per normal.

On time take off and early arrival, what else can one want

The individual attention the crew gives to passengers is commendable and I find them positively helpful.

For such a long flight I feel the spacing of seats could’ve been better to make it more comfortable for passengers. Very little space to move & stretch legs.

The flight was delayed in Jhb and I could have had some help in Dubai trying to get to my connecting flight to London

The crew were fabulous. We travelled Doha to Miami and the crew in board we exceptional too.

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.

Charged extra amount for the baggage wait. Even it’s less than 23kgs. Those machines are showing wrong weight and they were charging money wantedly from everyone.

I wish the leg room was better for Economy especially for the outbound flights to India . The outbound flight to US and Qatar was 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

The made us waiting and held our passports and boarding pass making us miss our flights

Suddenly Flight has been change by Qatar and there’s no information is there of us from Bom to Doha and counter person is behaving like Qatar owner next I will not buy Qatar and I will not suggest anyone to fly in Qatar

It was pretty good overall. I just wish the crew didn't have to interrupt you every five seconds to ask you if you wanted anything, I mean that's what the help button is for. When someone is tired and sleepy and still getting their bearings, turning on DND button is maybe not the first thing on their mind.

Polite and helpful crew. My son developed fever. Crew members came and gave him medication and also came and enquired about his health several times.

Fine. Don’t think I would fly with them again

The cabin crew were kind, helpful, and polite. However, my flight from Abu Dhabi to Frankfurt was delayed, causing me to miss my connecting flight. As a result, my journey was significantly extended, leading to a much longer travel time than originally scheduled.

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

Unfortunately the flight was cancelled so I never got to go

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

We booked a business class ticket via Underpricer. Somehow they screwed up our ticket from Abu Dhabi to Ahmedabad. We will be hesitant to book again with them.

Good range of movies but lacking decent tv shows. Wifi was really expensive on this flight, considering flights under 7 hours have a $9.99 USD charge for streaming, to jump up to $24.99 for a 7 hour 40 flight seemed a little bit of a rip off. Staff are inattentive, and really need to improve on the customer experience. The new airport is fantastic, as is the new lounge, a huge upgrade from the old airport and lounge!

My wife and I were upgraded to Business Class on our Dublin-Abu-Dhabi flight on the 22nd of January. Being served by "Mariyan" (not too sure about her name, she's from Tunisia) was the real highlight of our flight, she deserves to be working with etihad. We are looking forward to the next upgrade as we are flying back to Dublin on February 01, 2024. If I am not mistaken we have just reached GOLD status as Etihad Guests.

Excellent service and great help when i traveled with broken leg

I travelled from Adu Dhabi to Melb; service was minimal at best, when I asked for a bottle of water but no meal I was told it was not available- it seemed a cup would do. The staff were un helpful & dismissive. We had a family near us who I never saw obtain any assistance from crew- they were simply avoided! Meal was simple and adequate no hot drinks were on offer until close to arriving, with a pseudo breakfast. Seats were tight despite obtaining extra leg room. I will not be flying with Etihad again and will not recommend them to family & friends.

Transit time could be 15 min longer atleast. It was right on the dot to boarding time. Giving minimal time to do shopping

The following is a review for a flight from Johannesburg to Washington, DC with a connection at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and refueling landing at Rome, Italy. The flight was provided by Ethiopian Airlines. There were two of us: me and my wife on this flight. Everything was on time. Enough legroom between the seats, I was able to stretch my legs and sleep for at least some time during the 14 hour second flight (19 hours in total for both flights). Very decent meals that included two lunches and one breakfast on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington and one lunch on the flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. The lunch choices were beef, chicken and fish, I think the vegetarian option was available as well, accompanied with beans. The breakfast was a choice between egg and pancake, accompanied with a fruit salad. The egg breakfast was awesome, it came with a scrambled egg and a sausage. However, my wife mentioned unusual taste of the pancake breakfast meal, by all means those were not pancakes. What wasn't good: Externally initiated commercials on the infosystem screens, you couldn't turn the screen off. These commercials were accompanied by loud and annoying music, transmitted through the entire cabin. Obviously, there was no escape from this music as well. Additional moment: on the flight from Addis Ababa to Washington, DC, we landed at Rome for refueling. This was totally fine and it was in the flight itinerary. But, the flight attendant asked me to straighten the seat while we were at the steady position during the refueling. I can't rationalize this order except that some people just like to be a boss of some kind. Keeping the light lit in the economy cabin while keeping it dimmed in the first class also didn't improve my and my wife's feelings. Overall, the services were very good and the flight, despite its longevity, went on very smoothly.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food was really not appealing. There was a blocked sink in the toilet. Toilet is cramped and the wall between the 2 toilets are not secured properly.

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

The food needs to improve especially the fish as there where only 3 fish cubes in my plate.

My entertainment screen wasn't working and they couldn't fix it.

It is just ok, the sits are very uncomfortable, the temperature too low and there weren’t blankets. The food is mediocre and there are no screens to watch movies.

On my return flight the TV did not work the entire flight! They knew it wasn’t working but they let me sit there. The guy sitting nièce to me told me he was ok the previous flight and it wasn’t working. This is business class by the way!

Entertainment system poor - couldn't hear, no flight info etc.

I've never been served three bread courses in a single meal before. Was really impressed by the novelty of that.

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Cabin classes available on flights to Asia. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.