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Cheap flights from Seoul to Cape Town from R8 149

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SEL — CPT
Mar 30 — Apr 61
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Seoul to Cape Town
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seoul to Cape Town. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 February 2026.

Wed 11/323:40
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/413:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop19h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R11 714
Sun 19/40:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 19/513:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop19h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R11 969
Wed 6/50:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 16/513:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop19h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/2R12 239
Wed 4/323:40
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/413:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop19h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R12 271
Fri 15/50:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 22/513:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop19h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R12 892
Wed 4/323:40
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/313:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R13 003
Mon 30/30:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 30/415:25
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop41h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 035
Sun 6/120:10
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 14/1215:25
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop41h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/2R13 146
Sun 5/40:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 13/415:25
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop41h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/2R13 210

Find flight deals from Seoul to Cape Town

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seoul (SEL) to Cape Town (CPT). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 28 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R11 666

One-way from

R8 149

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R12 541
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 5/4-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 50m total
  • Seoul to Cape Town
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 49h 40m total
  • Seoul to Cape Town
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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 110 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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Price

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sun 5/4

0:20-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/4

13:50-16:00

1 stop19h 10m

R11 666

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sat 16/5

9:00-9:25

2 stops31h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

10:40-7:45

2 stops38h 05m

R15 709

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Wed 10/6

22:25-21:25

1 stop30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 15/6

23:15-16:25

1 stop34h 10m

R19 624

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Mon 23/3

23:40-14:35

1 stop21h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 27/3

14:35-15:20

1 stop17h 45m

R19 640

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Tue 2/6

23:55-16:40

1 stop23h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 5/6

13:15-17:00

1 stop20h 45m

R19 656

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Mon 20/4

23:55-11:30

1 stop42h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

13:15-17:00

1 stop20h 45m

R19 672

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Mon 13/4

13:40-17:30

2 stops34h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 17/4

20:25-12:40

2 stops33h 15m

R19 688

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Wed 22/7

22:45-14:35

2 stops46h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 25/7

20:00-18:40

1 stop39h 40m

R21 470

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Sun 29/3

1:20-22:50

2 stops28h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/4

13:00-18:05

1 stop22h 05m

R21 613

IncheonCape Town

ICN - CPT

ICNCPT

Incheon Intl

Mon 9/3

8:50-9:25

2 stops31h 35m

R10 457

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Best time to book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cape Town from Seoul with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seoul to Cape Town

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town (average of R10 425). Flying from Seoul to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R15 836). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Seoul to Cape Town?

Share of one-stop return flights from Seoul to Cape Town chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of one-stop itineraries from Seoul to Cape Town on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Seoul to Cape Town?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Seoul to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 609.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Seoul to Cape Town?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Seoul to Cape Town, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 48m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Seoul to Cape Town?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Seoul to Cape Town, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 08m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cape Town

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cape Town. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cape Town. Reviews last updated 28 February 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Seoul to Cape Town, such as Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
962 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 745 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,4

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Leticia,Sept 2025

SDK - KUL

I wasn't allowed to take my carry on on board. I was told it was too heavy at 16lbs

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Seoul to Cape Town. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cape Town from Seoul?

    Cape Town Intl (CPT) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cape Town Intl from Seoul; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Seoul per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 2 airlines have flights to the Cape Town airport from Seoul. It is only a 15,6 km journey from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Cape Town’s city centre.

  • How long is the flight from Seoul to Cape Town?

    A quick flight from Seoul to Cape Town can take about 19h 40m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as R11 666. The distance between Seoul and Cape Town is about 13644 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seoul to Cape Town round-trip?

    Ethiopian Air, at R12 904, was found to be the cheapest airline from Seoul to Cape Town. An alternate airline flying to your destination would be Qatar Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 20% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seoul to Cape Town that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seoul to Cape Town flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seoul to Cape Town?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seoul to Cape Town.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seoul to Cape Town?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seoul to Cape Town by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seoul to Cape Town (average of R10 425). Flying from Seoul to Cape Town in April is currently the most expensive (average of R15 836). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Seoul to Cape Town

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Seoul to Cape Town. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 28 February 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR12 904AverageR15 824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 484AverageR16 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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