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R9 680+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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.
— ICN
Dec 9 — Dec 161
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available to South Korea. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 9 November 2025.

Tue 2/1219:55JNB - ICN
1 stop36h 45mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/216:55ICN - JNB
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 7/11R13 534
Mon 24/1119:55JNB - ICN
1 stop30h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 1/1216:55ICN - JNB
1 stop32h 40mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 6/11R13 776
Tue 2/1213:45JNB - ICN
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 8/120:20ICN - JNB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/11R14 589
Thu 13/119:50JNB - ICN
1 stop29h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1123:45ICN - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/11R14 658
Wed 12/118:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 16/110:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/11R14 779
Wed 12/119:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 17/1123:45ICN - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/11R15 038

Flights to South Korea in 2025

Find the latest flights to South Korea in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 9 November 2025.

Return from

R13 534

One-way from

R9 680

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 606
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 2/12-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 69h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
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5/3
  • 5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R411 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R180 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:55-15:40

1 stop36h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

16:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R13 534

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

19:55-15:40

1 stop36h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 29/1

16:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R13 742

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:40-15:40

1 stop19h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

12:35-18:35

1 stop37h 00m

R13 967

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

12:45-17:15

1 stop21h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 28/1

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R14 589

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/12

19:10-18:20

1 stop40h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 19/2

0:10-10:50

1 stop41h 40m

R16 473

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

19:10-18:20

1 stop40h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 19/2

0:10-10:50

1 stop41h 40m

R16 473

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:05-18:20

1 stop40h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 19/2

0:10-10:50

1 stop41h 40m

R16 732

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/12

8:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R16 784

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

R9 801

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/12

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

R9 801

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Everything you need to know about your flight to South Korea

How long is the flight to South Korea?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea takes 21 hours 10 minutes. Flights to South Korea from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to South Korea?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to South Korea are Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways.

Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R10 797
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R14 009
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R14 396
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R13 519

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to South Korea are Turkish Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways.

Rainfall in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 20.0 - 260.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 260.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 20.0 mm.

Temperature in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Korea, 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).

What are the most popular places to fly to in South Korea?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to South Korea in the last few years. This data was updated on 9 November 2025.
The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Seoul, Incheon, Busan and Jeju City.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Korea. 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 South Korea. Reviews last updated 9 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South Korea, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways. 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 055 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 661 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
893 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 393 reviews
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Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Overall

8,1

Food

7,7

Boarding

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

FAQs about flying to South Korea

  • Can I find cheaper flights to South Korea 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 South Korea on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to South Korea?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Turkish Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Korea.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea?

    Seoul Gimpo Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Seoul Gimpo Intl typically cost R250, while return flights cost around R2 315.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around R4 009, however they can be found for as little as R4 009.

  • Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to South Korea, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Incheon Intl have car hire?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Incheon Intl?

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

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