Cheapest airlines flights from Bangkok to Cape Town

You can pick from 7 carriers that fly from Bangkok to Cape Town including Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, with Ethiopian Airlines serving cheapest ticket on this route.

Search cheap flights from Bangkok to Cape Town in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day data, one-way fares start at US$585, and round-trip tickets start at US$984.

Displayed flight fares from Bangkok to Cape Town are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Bangkok to Cape Town Flight Details

The distance between Bangkok and Cape Town is about 10,129.17 km. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in January. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$585
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$984
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJanuary
Flight distance10,129.17 km
Popular airlineQatar Airways

When is the cheapest time to book flights from Bangkok to Cape Town?

The cheapest time to fly from Bangkok to Cape Town: Feb 1 to Feb 8 — one-way prices start at US$345.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Bangkok to Cape Town (BKK-CPT)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Ethiopian Airlines offers one-way fares as low as US$585 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. BKK to CPT on Wed, Feb 11), while Qatar Airways offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$984 departing on Wed, Feb 11 and returning on Mon, Feb 16.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Bangkok to Cape Town with the following airlines, including: Qatar Airways Kenya Airways Etihad Airways Flysafair Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Bangkok to Cape Town is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Bangkok to Cape Town, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Feb 11, with one-way flights priced at just US$585.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Ethiopian Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cape Town travel is around January.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Bangkok to Cape Town is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Bangkok to Cape Town on December 22, 2025 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at US$582.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Cape Town, with Suvarnabhumi Airport to Cape Town International Airport (BKK-CPT) is by far the most common option on this route: Cape Town International Airport (CPT).
  • The time difference between Cape Town and Bangkok is 5h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.