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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best round-trip flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg? Find the lowest prices on one-way and round-trip tickets right here.
Johannesburg.C$877 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 8, returning Mon, Sep 22.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, Sep 8, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, Sep 22, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$877, select.
Johannesburg.C$877 per passenger.Departing Wed, Sep 3, returning Thu, Oct 2.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Wed, Sep 3, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Oct 2, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$877, select.
Johannesburg.C$887 per passenger.Departing Mon, Oct 20, returning Mon, Oct 27.Round-trip flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Ethiopian Airlines, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, Oct 27, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$887, select.
Johannesburg.C$910 per passenger.Departing Thu, Jan 29, returning Thu, Feb 5.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Thu, Jan 29, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, Feb 5, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$910, select.
Johannesburg.C$911 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 17, returning Tue, Apr 7.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Tue, Mar 17, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, Apr 7, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$911, select.
Johannesburg.C$912 per passenger.Departing Sat, Nov 15, returning Sat, Nov 22.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sat, Nov 15, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sat, Nov 22, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$912, select.
Johannesburg.C$912 per passenger.Departing Fri, Aug 29, returning Fri, Sep 5.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Fri, Aug 29, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Fri, Sep 5, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$912, select.
Johannesburg.C$919 per passenger.Departing Sat, Feb 14, returning Sun, Feb 22.Round-trip flight with Cathay Pacific.Outbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi on Sat, Feb 14, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Inbound indirect flight with Cathay Pacific, departing from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Sun, Feb 22, arriving in Bangkok Suvarnabhumi.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$919, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Bangkok to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in September.
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from C$875
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from C$884
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from C$910
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from C$964
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from C$1,056
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from C$916
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from C$1,076
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from C$1,111
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Alternative Bangkok to Johannesburg routes

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Bangkok to Johannesburg: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundC$877
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.
The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg is C$875. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Bangkok to Johannesburg. But we found flights with one or more stops from C$875.
There are no flights flying from Bangkok to Johannesburg, as of August 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Bangkok to Johannesburg is usually September.
If you're flying from Bangkok, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 21.7 km away from the center of Johannesburg. We've found flights to this airport from C$875.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok to Johannesburg on Monday, September 8, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Bangkok and Johannesburg. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In August, the average temperature is usually around 14°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.
The cheapest airline that flies to Johannesburg is Ethiopian Airlines.

Travelling from Bangkok to Johannesburg: what you need to know

  • Begin planning your vacation by considering where you'll board your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg. Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) are Bangkok's main airports.

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is where you'll be landing in Johannesburg.

  • Johannesburg is five hours behind Bangkok and follows the UTC+2 timezone.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your Bangkok to Johannesburg flight.

  • You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

How to find the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap Bangkok to Johannesburg flights if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.

  • Finding cheap plane tickets from Bangkok to Johannesburg is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across the month and land a great deal.

  • You don't need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Pick your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' Bangkok to Johannesburg flights.

Flying from Bangkok

Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)

  • We make it a cinch to book a Bangkok to Johannesburg flight with a stopover. To see the options leaving from Suvarnabhumi Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

    • Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)

    • Dubai Airport (DXB)

  • Located around 27 kilometres from the centre of Bangkok, BKK can be reached in about 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Planning to catch an early flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to Suvarnabhumi Airport:

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of Suvarnabhumi Airport, 67.87% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)

  • Get more out of your vacation with a stopover on your Bangkok to Johannesburg flight. Visit family or friends or tick a new city off your list. Whatever you choose to do, check out these options between Don Mueang International Airport and Johannesburg:

    • Changi International Airport (SIN)

    • Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)

    • Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Bangkok to DMK in around 1 hour 5 minutes. The terminal is roughly 21 kilometres away. Driving will take you about 30 minutes.

  • You're off on vacation, so why not extend it with an extra night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near Don Mueang International Airport the day before your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg:

  • Don Mueang International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 66.48%. This figure reflects how frequently flights that take off from this airport arrive on schedule.

Arriving in Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

  • O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is approximately 23 kilometres from central Johannesburg. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.

  • It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.

  • Consider booking a hotel close to JNB if you're coming in on a late flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:

  • Pick up an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car and explore Johannesburg and beyond with your own wheels. Carwiz, Alamo and Green Motion are popular outlets you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks before your departure date.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

  • After your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg has touched down, you can make your way to the city centre in around 50 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is approximately 32 kilometres from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).

  • The quickest way to get to where you're going is with a Lanseria International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from First - Car Rental, Tempest - Car Hire or Firefly powered by Hertz and get going in the blink of an eye.

  • Avoid paying extra. Reserving your ride four weeks before your arrival at HLA can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

  • July is the busiest month for flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg. To skip the crowds, go to Johannesburg in February.

  • Lock in a Bangkok to Johannesburg ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Johannesburg to range from 15ºC (59ºF) to 30ºC (86ºF).

  • Look for cheap flights from Bangkok to Johannesburg in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC (39ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF) on average.

More about Johannesburg

  • Start your Johannesburg trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Bangkok to Johannesburg, browse our selection of hotels including:

  • There are so many things to explore in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Constitution Hill, Maboneng Precinct and Johannesburg Zoo are leading attractions which should be on any good Johannesburg itinerary.

Explore more of South Africa

  • You've done Johannesburg, now it's time to explore other parts of South Africa. Travel about 18 kilometres west to Soweto to check off its must-visit sights. From Mjebha Park to Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean, your itinerary will be busy.

  • If you're interested in discovering another major stop in South Africa, head for Pretoria, about 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are highlights.

Plan the rest of your trip from Bangkok to Johannesburg

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