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Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours

Mumbai
Mumbai1 stopR9 216
Bangkok
Bangkok1 stopR10 632
Phuket City
Phuket City1 stopR11 389
Denpasar
Denpasar1 stopR14 125
New Delhi
New Delhi1 stopR10 400
Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur2 stopsR12 592
Hong Kong
Hong Kong1 stopR12 243
Guangzhou
Guangzhou1 stopR12 165
Tokyo
Tokyo1 stopR15 425
Lahore
Lahore2 stopsR12 864
Singapore
Singapore1 stopR11 661
Seoul
Incheon1 stopR14 086
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City1 stopR12 243
Hanoi
Hanoi1 stopR13 058
Manila
Manila1 stopR12 961
Shanghai
Shanghai1 stopR11 835
Siālkot
Siālkot1 stopR14 707
Malé
Malé1 stopR12 922
Bengaluru
Bengaluru1 stopR14 280

Cheap Flight Deals to Asia

 
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.

Recent return flight deals to Asia

Recommended return deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly to Asia.
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Kenya Airways Logo
10:45 - 1:30JNB-BOM
11h 15m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:40 - 10:55BOM-JNB
11h 45m1 stop
R9 216Kenya Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 8
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17:00 - 5:35JNB-BOM
33h 05m1 stop
Kenya Airways Logo
2:40 - 15:50BOM-JNB
16h 40m1 stop
R9 274Kenya Airways
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Tue, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05JNB-BOM
14h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:05 - 13:05BOM-JNB
12h 30m1 stop
R10 031Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 2:05JNB-BOM
14h 15m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
4:05 - 13:05BOM-JNB
12h 30m1 stop
R10 070Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 18
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 19:00JNB-BKK
18h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:35 - 18:35BKK-JNB
14h 00m1 stop
R10 632Singapore Airlines
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Tue, Jun 10 - Tue, Nov 25
Singapore Airlines Logo
19:50 - 20:00JNB-BKK
19h 10m1 stop
Singapore Airlines Logo
9:40 - 18:35BKK-JNB
13h 55m1 stop
R10 671Singapore Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 30
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 12:55JNB-BKK
18h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:00 - 16:10BKK-JNB
25h 10m1 stop
R11 253Qatar Airways
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Wed, May 28 - Wed, Jun 4
Qatar Airways Logo
13:55 - 12:55JNB-BKK
18h 00m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:40 - 10:00BKK-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
R11 311Qatar Airways
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Wed, May 14 - Fri, May 30
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 12:00JNB-HKT
35h 50m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:55 - 16:15HKT-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
R15 716Emirates
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Mon, May 5 - Fri, May 9
Emirates Logo
13:25 - 12:00JNB-HKT
17h 35m1 stop
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19:55 - 16:15HKT-JNB
25h 20m1 stop
R16 395Emirates
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Tue, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 29

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Asia

Get data-powered insights and trends for 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 72 hours.
The cheapest ticket to Asia from South Africa found in the last 72 hours was to Singapore, at R571 return. The most popular route is Cape Town (CPT) to Singapore (SIN) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was R571.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Asia?

The average price of all flights from South Africa to Asia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Asia is Wednesday when return tickets can be as cheap as R14 432. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are R15 296 on average.

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 March, when tickets cost R13 717 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is R18 801 and R16 686 respectively.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Asia?

The average price for all round-trip flights from South Africa to Asia depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Asia is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost R455 on average. Morning departures are around 17% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Asia is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is R626.

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 the flight from South Africa to Asia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 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 Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG), with an average flight price of R9 773.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R5 277
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (23% more expensive on average)
Flight from Johannesburg to Mumbai

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.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Asia

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Asia? 25% of our users found return tickets to Asia for the following prices or less: From Johannesburg OR Tambo R23 416
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Asia flight deals.

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.
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Singapore AirlinesOverall score based on 1288 reviews
8,6Crew
8,2Boarding
8,0Entertainment
7,7Food
7,9Comfort
Airline reviews

Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

10,0 ExcellentPierre, Mar 2025PDX - SFO
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Construction at PDX resulting in very lung walk from the rental car to the gate. SFO, extremely long walk between terminals to get to connecting Singapore airlines flight. My smart watch recorded a total of 3 miles.

Loved the airline with the exception of their carry on limitations. They enforce a strict 7 kilo limit for carry on baggage which is ridiculous. We traveled from SFO to SIN with carry on with no difficulty yet when we checked in Delhi they forced us to check the carry on bags. The weight of our carry on bags were 11 and 12 kilos and while they exceeded the limitations set by Singapore Airlines they were well under weight limitations set by may other carriers. Interestingly my wife and I were each allowed two 22 KG bags to check in addition to the 7 kg carry on for a total weight of 102 KG's. Our total weight with the one bag we planned to check and our two carry ons was 46 kgs.

Food could have been better. Too many passengers getting up and down all the time.

Flight from SFO did not include entertainment as it was not working the entire duration of the flight. Was informed that there would be a $350 voucher for the inconvenience. Uncertain how the voucher will be provided.

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.

Really enjoyed the flight. Our flight attendant on the way back SIN-LAX was exceptional I didn’t get her name but she was so kind and went above and beyond to make sure I was comfortable. I had a bit of a panic attack and she checked on me a few times to make sure I was ok. Really appreciated her attention and service. Thank u

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.

Crews were very caring and polite. Washroom was surprisingly clean. Overall experience was good , only food choices was very limited. Thanks

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.

The crew have great customer service but their economy seating isn’t the most comfortable for a 220lbs+ guy and the food wasn’t bad, but wasn’t exceptional, either.

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

The boarding process was smooth and the stewardesses were nice. Some delays with drinks at the end of the flight, but no issues.

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

Flight left on time. Bags came quickly. Crew was nice. But internet never worked and the food was awful.

Boarding, seats, entertainment and service were all great. Food was great except for the fact that there were too many sweet items.

Loved that I had an exit row seat, and there was no one else in the row! And again, I don' use on-line entertainment at all (I read or sleep) but I very much appreciate that I didn't hear anyone else's entertainment!

Delayed, Bad American style food (not tasty, horrible cheese for a flight to France). Incompetent cabin crew (I asked how to connect by cable my headphones and the flight attendant suggested me Bluetooth which is not available). Good space

Flight was pathetic, felt like a old plane was modified and brought in service. Didnt like the aircraft at all. Crew and services were good.but aircraft totally dissappointment.

Airline did not have enough vegetarian meals for all guests, and crew were not adequately trained to handle this.

Bad Cancel the flight Came back to work only 3 days after Horrible Won’t help with hotel while we stock Horrible Don’t fly with them

Qatar Airways did a very good job. Flights were slightly delayed with boarding but pilots made up time by arrival. The food was OK, no better or worse than other airlines. Although it would be nice to have three meals during 16 hours flight instead of two.

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

The Qatar Airways staff pre-boarding and also on the flight from Dallas to Doha were incredibly mediocre and arrogant. Consider retraining these individuals Other flights were ok.

Worst air experience in whole life . Boarding and checking was hassle as they did 3 times. Crew team was clueless about passengers need. Despite of passengers raising hand , they were resetting the program

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.

Seat experience average as they use old 777 for must flights despite full load. Qr fares are higher than other airlines for same routes so they should at least upgrade the planes . Food is average and same dishes for months on most routes I travelled at least - the Arabian rice dish “Maqboos” on every flight for months - I am sure there are other food Arabian dishes ?? It’s become boring ! Crew is always good which makes up for these things but hey confirm us what we need

Do not overbook flights and kick out confirmed ticketed passengers :-(

Noice cancelling headphones would be better since it’s a crowded plane And kids behaviors are unavoidable

Fly Qatar Airways is always amazing. Their service and care for details is really very 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

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.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- 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.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Flight was delayed due to slow boarding process by etihad. Update food options and movies as well.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

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

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Needs better seat for business class. My seat was falling apart. Also no WiFi on that flight

Good. The food was very bad. Except for the chicken rice, rest of the dish went to trash.

No Asian Vegetarian food was available on this sector but only fish and chicken and pasta were offered.

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

It was very bad experience with Ethiopian airlines . The flight was delayed in both ways . On the way coming back one of the crews dropped hot coffee on my whole body and other crew dropped used dirty glasses on top of me . The same crew that dropped hot coffee on me hit me with the food trolley on my knee while I was sleeping . I couldn’t sit properly due to the pain on my knee caused by those irresponsible crews . Very unprofessional airlines

Flight was delayed an hour. Also, I bought an extra legroom seat online; but the actually plane was a different configuration so I didn't get what I paid for . This happened on the Addis to Lusaka leg of my trip.

Needs improvement because some of the tvs and charging ports weren’t working

The plane was overbooked and the crew was very rude. My luggage was never put on the plane. I got to NY and waited 2 hours just to find out that my luggage was left.

My experience was great. The flight attendants were very helpful and nice, and the food was very good.

Very bad experience flight was over 5 hours delayed 😑 not a chance to be put on another flight we had to stay at the hotel we lost 2 days on our vacation. Never again I will fligh with Ethiopian airlines.

The flight delayef for over 2 hours so my route was changed leading to arriving to my destination without my luggage

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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