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Cheap flights to Seoul from R8 739

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 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
DSM — SEL
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
Wed 1/5
Wed 8/5

Flights to Seoul in 2024

Find the latest flights to Seoul in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 393

Return from

R15 188

One-way from

R8 739
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Johannesburg to Seoul
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Seoul

Cheap flights to Seoul in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Seoul in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the flights available from low prices to Seoul in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Sun 26/511:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/620:15ICN - JNB
1 stop18h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R15 188
Fri 3/510:10JNB - ICN
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Tue 21/513:05ICN - JNB
2 stops25h 55mAir China
Deal found 24/4R16 771
Fri 26/411:20JNB - ICN
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/515:10ICN - JNB
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R16 809
Fri 3/510:10JNB - ICN
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Tue 21/513:20ICN - JNB
2 stops25h 40mAir China
Deal found 26/4R16 924
Thu 2/523:00JNB - ICN
1 stop34h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 019
Fri 26/414:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 3/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 038
Fri 3/514:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R17 096
Tue 30/411:20JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Mon 13/520:15ICN - JNB
1 stop18h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R17 172
Sun 26/520:15JNB - ICN
2 stops42h 00mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/613:35ICN - JNB
1 stop25h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R17 267

Seoul 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Seoul in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data were last updated on 26 April 2024.
Check out some of the best flight deals to Seoul in 2024. For more flight deals, be sure to check back very soon.
Tue 19/1113:45JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 45mSingapore Airlines
Tue 26/1116:35ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 25/4R13 757
Sun 22/1222:30JNB - ICN
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Sun 12/19:00ICN - JNB
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R14 138
Wed 25/1222:30JNB - ICN
1 stop26h 05mSingapore Airlines
Tue 14/116:35ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R14 234
Sun 26/511:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 8/620:15ICN - JNB
1 stop18h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R15 188
Sat 21/1213:45JNB - ICN
1 stop25h 15mSingapore Airlines
Mon 13/116:35ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R15 512
Thu 19/1213:45JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 15/19:00ICN - JNB
1 stop19h 15mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 26/4R16 027
Sun 11/811:20JNB - ICN
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Sat 24/810:10ICN - JNB
1 stop28h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R16 733
Fri 3/510:10JNB - ICN
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Tue 21/513:05ICN - JNB
2 stops25h 55mAir China
Deal found 24/4R16 771
Fri 26/411:20JNB - ICN
1 stop26h 55mCathay Pacific
Thu 2/515:10ICN - JNB
1 stop23h 30mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R16 809

Flights to Seoul departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Seoul, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights leaving last minute to Seoul. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Fri 3/510:10JNB - ICN
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Tue 21/513:05ICN - JNB
2 stops25h 55mAir China
Deal found 24/4R16 771
Fri 3/510:10JNB - ICN
2 stops28h 35mAir China
Tue 21/513:20ICN - JNB
2 stops25h 40mAir China
Deal found 26/4R16 924
Thu 2/523:00JNB - ICN
1 stop34h 00mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 019
Fri 3/514:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air
Mon 20/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 26/4R17 096
Fri 3/58:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 325
Sun 5/59:55JNB - ICN
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Sun 12/518:00ICN - JNB
1 stop21h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R17 344
Fri 3/58:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air
Mon 13/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 382
Fri 3/58:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 401
Fri 3/58:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/50:35ICN - JNB
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R17 477

One-way flights to Seoul

Explore one-way flight options to Seoul for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 624 505 searches and data was last updated on 26 April 2024.
These are some of the best available deals on flights to Seoul. Those seeking round-trip flights to Seoul should utilise the search form at the top of the page.
Wed 22/59:55JNB - ICN
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R8 739
Sat 25/512:10JNB - ICN
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R9 082
Mon 15/712:10JNB - ICN
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R9 177
Sat 1/68:20JNB - ICN
3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R9 311
Tue 16/711:20JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 25/4R9 464
Wed 22/512:10JNB - ICN
3 stops48h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R9 807
Thu 9/59:55JNB - ICN
2 stops31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R9 922
Wed 22/514:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R10 112
Thu 9/523:00JNB - ICN
1 stop34h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/4R10 131

Average price of flights to Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Seoul is currently R9 527 while a return flight costs R19 315. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Seoul (average of R807). Flying to Seoul in August will prove the most costly (average of R1 034). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 771

February

R15 913

March

R15 398

April

R17 649

May

R17 611

June

R19 271

July

R18 946

August

R19 729

September

R17 534

October

R17 744

November

R16 790

December

R18 889

Temperature and rainfall in Seoul by month

Plan your trip to Seoul by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SEL

Temperature

2 - 25 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Seoul, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 25.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 49 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Seoul. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Seoul?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Seoul. Price data was last updated on 21 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Seoul should consider flying on Sunday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Thursday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Seoul

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Seoul. 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 Seoul. Reviews last updated 26 April 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to Seoul, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

8,1
Very Good
4 067 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,9
Good
1 626 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,8
Good
1 133 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

7,7
Good
4 467 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 479 reviews

Crew

8,7

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,3

Boarding

8,4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went smoothly, the staff was friendly, the special meal was correct. It was with Singapore Airlines for the first two legs (Penang to Singapore then Singapore to LAX). The final leg of LAX to BWI was with United.

  • What does ICN mean?

    This is defined as Incheon Intl Airport (ICN). Codes like ICN are often used to just call airports uniquely. Seoul Gimpo Intl Airport (GMP) are other airports near this flight destination and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Seoul if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Seoul on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Seoul?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Seoul.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul?

    Incheon Intl Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Seoul. One-way flights to Incheon Intl Airport typically cost R1 668, while return flights cost around R4 177.

  • How much is a return flight to Seoul?

    A return flight to Seoul will typically cost around R227, however they can be found for as little as R219.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Seoul depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Seoul, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (18 hours 15 minutes).

  • Does Incheon Intl Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Incheon Intl Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Incheon Intl Airport?

    Yes. Incheon Intl Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Darakhyu Incheon Airport Terminal 2 Capsule Hotel by Walkerhill is the closest property to Incheon Intl Airport (0,0 km away from Incheon Intl Airport).

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