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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 708
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 246
Krabi
Krabi1 stopR9 794
Ko Samui
Ko Samui1 stopR14 292
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR9 708
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR10 246
Krabi
Krabi1 stopR9 794
Ko Samui
Ko Samui1 stopR14 292

Book Cheap Thailand Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Thailand 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 Thailand

Thu, Oct 16 - Wed, Oct 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 23:55JNB-BKK
33h 05m1 stop
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2:55 - 8:20BKK-JNB
34h 25m1 stop
R9 708Etihad Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 23
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 23:20JNB-BKK
32h 30m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
20:50 - 8:20BKK-JNB
16h 30m1 stop
R9 725Etihad Airways
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Tue, Nov 18 - Tue, Nov 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 20:00JNB-BKK
19h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:35 - 18:35BKK-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R9 829Singapore 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 864Singapore Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Fri, Oct 24
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 19:25JNB-BKK
25h 00m1 stop
Emirates Logo
9:55 - 5:30BKK-JNB
24h 35m1 stop
R10 281Emirates
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Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
Emirates Logo
10:25 - 7:35JNB-BKK
16h 10m1 stop
Emirates Logo
2:55 - 10:25BKK-JNB
36h 30m1 stop
R10 420Emirates
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Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Jan 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 10:40JNB-BKK
18h 35m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
19:15 - 7:40BKK-JNB
17h 25m1 stop
R10 576Cathay Pacific
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Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 29
Cathay Pacific Logo
11:05 - 12:05JNB-BKK
20h 00m1 stop
Cathay Pacific Logo
13:05 - 7:40BKK-JNB
23h 35m1 stop
R10 645Cathay Pacific
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 22
Qatar Airways Logo
18:55 - 6:15CPT-BKK
30h 20m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 - 17:25BKK-CPT
37h 20m1 stop
R11 948Qatar 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 000Qatar Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Thailand

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from South Africa to Thailand, 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 Thailand is September, when tickets cost R11 340 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 210 and R15 473 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Thailand, 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 Thailand, you should book around 11 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flightR5 401
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (29% more expensive on average)
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FAQs - booking Thailand flights

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

    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 Thailand.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from South Africa to Thailand 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 Thailand?

    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 Thailand 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 Thailand?

    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 Thailand 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 Thailand?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Thailand is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R12 428. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R13 227 on average.

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

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Thailand 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 Thailand 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 Thailand

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Thailand flight deals.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Thailand

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from South Africa to Thailand? 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
8,2Entertainment
8,1Boarding
8,0Comfort
8,3Crew
7,9Food
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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.

Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

They should resume the fast track for business / first class passengers

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

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

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

Very uncomfortable aircraft. No free entertainment or drinks. Food okay. Won't fly with them again.

Comfort poor, little leg room, cabin temperature too hot. No free entertainment. No complementary drinks. Overal experience poor and would not travel with them again.

Comfort good. Service as usual poor. Cabin temperature as usual too cold, about 15 degrees

Good food, real silverware, polite staff, smooth landing, charging plugs, good entertainment options.

I was in a middle seat where I felt a bit too cramped otherwise the trip was good

Lounge a access was excellent as was the attentiveness and service from the crew as always. The food and drink supplied were of good quality. The entertainment system had a good selection and I liked the mapping system supplied. However the screen wild have been bigger and the operation a little smoother to navigate. The seats were barely comfortable, but adequate.

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

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.

Delayed 1hour due to storm still didn't get window seat for third flight despite paying £240 extra to book them

The staff on Singapore Airlines was incredible. I would like to commend LS Reuben from my SQ37 flight on November 19th, 2024, from LAX to Singapore, for his outstanding service and care. During the flight, one of my earbuds—brand new and valued at nearly $300—fell out and became lodged in the box controlling the in-flight entertainment system. I was understandably upset, but Reuben went above and beyond to assist me in this tough situation. Reuben demonstrated exceptional determination and empathy. Instead of suggesting we wait for an engineer, he immediately took action, spending almost 30 minutes searching for the earbud. He even got down on the floor to ensure it was recovered. His genuine concern and persistence made all the difference and turned a frustrating situation into one where I felt truly valued as a passenger. Reuben is a shining example of the remarkable service that sets Singapore Airlines apart. His dedication and willingness to go the extra mile left a lasting impression, and I want to sincerely thank him for his kindness and professionalism.

I very much liked and appreciated the service on board. The seating arrangement in Business feels uncomfortable. It's not made for tall people, in any case.

I was a member of Krisflyer for ten years, but my last flight to Tokyo was a disaster. I had to stand in line for four hours before check-in because they were late opening the counter, and there were more than 50 people behind me. The plane was extremely small, and the food could have been better. When I dropped off my stroller before boarding the plane, I expected to receive it upon exiting for my transfer. However, they returned the stroller to the checked baggage because they said I was late getting off the plane. Of course, I was late; they assigned me a seat at the back of the aircraft, and I was traveling with a baby! The worst part was when I arrived in Jakarta. They damaged my stroller and refused to approve my claim, so I had to pay for stroller rental because of the damage they caused. I don’t know what happened to Singapore Airlines, but I felt like I was flying with a budget airline.

Flight was delayed by baggage loading onto the plane. This was attributed to "inclement weather" (some moderate rain) which could be said to be beyond the airline's control, but the problematic part was that the plane was boarded and doors shut so that passengers sat in a cramped plane with rising temperature (full flight) for an hour. The airline was aware of the status of baggage loading, they could have deferred boarding to keep passengers comfortable.

Food option Hindu veg to Hindu non veg request was unheard

they are deley vancouver to hankong 3 hour after honkong 20 hour stay there honkong not visa approved and they cant help to visa so we are stay in airport 20 hour even honkong staf very bad person they cant do for us 6 hour we arround they said you there you go there waste time next time i dont want to go cathay stay in honkong

I was only given 2 meals, and my screen showed that there were 3 meals. Second meal was 1-2 hours late according to the screen.

it was a great experience as far as business class.. but I have had better meals and wine on other airlines.. that said.. the price was a great value for what I got in return.. crew made the difference.

Cabin crew is very helpful and nice, it is another level of service compared to Air Canada

The only problem I had was not being able to download my boarding passes prior to arriving at the airport. Everything else was perfect.

Better. I took an aisle seat this time. Although the overheard compartment above the seat ahead of me kept opening up during flight.

If I had blood clots, that window seat would've killed me for certain.

Flight was delayed at the last minute for six hours. Instead of delaying it to a normal hour, they moved it to 10 pm to essentially make it a redeye. There was no compensation or benefit offered for this inconvenience. Once on the plane, Inpaid for WiFi twice with both times it not working because of a “weak WiFi signal”, according to the flight attendants. They also chose the farther possible gates in both airports from the entrance/exit, even though they were one of the few active flights left so late in the evening. Overall it was pretty horrible.

I had high expectations but met with a below average experience. I hope the Airline will take a notice and improve.

Special request meals are really below average. Vegetarian options are very limited if you didn't prebook.

I would love the entertainment center to be updated with more content. The flight to Doha had more options than the one to Miami

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.

It was excellent in all respects. I don’t think it needs any improvement

Indigo airlines is terrible. Staff is awful and so disorganized. They are so rude and unhelpful. I will never travel on Indigo airlines again!!!!!

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

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

The American/Hollywood movies in the entertainment system lack english subtitles, they tend to have only arabic subtitles. Coupled with the low quality airplane earphones and cabin noise, it sometimes is difficult to follow the movie dialogues.

Well organized boarding, efficient and on time. Nice crew on the plane. Thank you!

Aircraft was spacious compared to American Airlines, food was great, entertainment was much better with a wide variety of options, and the crew was very polite.

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.

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

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

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.

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

This flight was a dreamliner so I think the space was ok for the legs, but the option for food was again limited and the crew was same.

The seat was like there is no leg space....there were no proper option for food in the airline. It seemed like the airline was at brink of bankruptcy. The crew was helpful except for a few.

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

In never flown this flight, because my flight coning from Barcelona was delayed.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

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