Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok (JNB - BKK)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$649	Emirates 1 stop 16 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is currently $649
Cheapest one-way flight	$358	Etihad 1 stop 29 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is currently $358
Last-minute weekend getaway	$649	Emirates 1 stop 19 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Bangkok is currently $649
Cheapest business class flights	$3,011	Etihad 1 stop 29 hr Thu, Jul 16 — Wed, Jul 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is currently $3,011

Fastest flight	14 hr 30 min	The fastest flight with stops from Johannesburg to Bangkok takes 14 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Bangkok is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $580–670
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $810–1,400

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Bangkok

Singapore Airlines

from $1,091

Typical price: $610–890

54 weekly connecting flights

JNB - BKK Every day
Emirates

from $649

Typical price: $650–1,200

42 weekly connecting flights

JNB - BKK Every day
Cathay Pacific

from $1,027

Typical price: $670–1,500

30 weekly connecting flights

JNB - BKK Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun
Qatar Airways

from $711

Typical price: $750–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - BKK Every day
Ethiopian

from $918

Typical price: $750–1,500

21 weekly connecting flights

JNB - BKK Every day
Kenya Airways

from $995

Typical price: $860–1,400

15 weekly connecting flights

JNB - BKK Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

Bangkok Thailand 38 min 17 mi
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

Bangkok Thailand 35 min 12 mi
U-Tapao Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP)

Pattaya City Thailand 2 hr 16 min 81 mi
Hua Hin Airport (HHQ)

Hua Hin District Thailand 2 hr 35 min 86 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Bangkok

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $580 to $670.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $649. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $358.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $1,091, flying from May 16 to May 29.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $649, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $1,027, flying from May 29 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $711, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $918, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $995, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 5.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok starts at $649 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $358 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

14 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Bangkok.

Bangkok is a year-round destination, though most visitors arrive Nov–Feb when the weather is warm and relatively dry. Temperatures rise Mar–May, with rainy season May–Nov. Major festivals include the celebrations for Songkran/Thai New Year (Apr) and Loi Krathong (Nov), the “festival of lights” that sees thousands of tiny candles launched in floats along the river. Dec 5 marks the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s Birthday as well as National Day and National Father’s Day.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Bangkok.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Bangkok.

In terms of flights, Singapore Airlines is the most popular. Singapore Airlines offers 54 connecting flights per week. Singapore Airlines flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Bangkok are:

Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
Cathay Pacific offers 30 connecting flights per week. Cathay Pacific flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
Ethiopian offers 21 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .
Kenya Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. Kenya Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Bangkok.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok recently found on Google Flights was with Emirates from $649. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $358.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Singapore Airlines flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $1,091, flying from May 16 to May 29.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $649, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Cathay Pacific flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $1,027, flying from May 29 to Jun 11.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $711, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $918, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Kenya Airways flight from Johannesburg to Bangkok is $995, flying from Jun 21 to Jul 5.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Bangkok.

There are 54 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Bangkok at price $649 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Bangkok.

There are 54 Singapore Airlines connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 42 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 30 Cathay Pacific connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday.
There are 21 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Kenya Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Bangkok, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Bangkok start at $3,011 from Thu, Jul 16 to Wed, Jul 29 with Etihad.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Bangkok start at $649 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Bangkok, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Bangkok starts at $649 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Bangkok at price $649 is offered by Emirates from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Bangkok, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.