R7 744+ 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 24/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ICN
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Korea in 2026

Find the latest flights to South Korea in 2026, 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 19 January 2026.

Return from

R13 043

One-way from

R7 678

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 503
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 8/4-22/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R196 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R165 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in January 2026

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Wed 28/113:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop19h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 26/216:55
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R12 928
Tue 1/914:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop19h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/919:30
ICN
-
JNB
2 stops39h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 19/1R13 059
Thu 5/313:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop37h 10m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 12/316:55
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R13 207
Wed 11/314:30
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop17h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/323:40
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R13 240
Mon 16/213:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop19h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 20/212:35
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 19/1R13 273
Wed 8/419:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop36h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 22/416:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 18/1R13 305

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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

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 273

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

13:40-9:50

1 stop37h 10m

Incheon Intl

Thu 12/3

12:35-18:35

1 stop37h 00m

R13 273

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

19:50-15:30

1 stop36h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 22/4

16:45-6:10

1 stop20h 25m

R13 305

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Thu 26/2

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R13 568

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

14:30-15:20

1 stop17h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 8/3

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R13 601

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

8:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Incheon Intl

Sat 28/2

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R13 781

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 27/2

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R13 781

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

20:30-17:15

1 stop37h 45m

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/3

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R13 880

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sat 28/2

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R13 962

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/6

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sat 20/6

11:05-6:10

1 stop26h 05m

R14 519

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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 22 hours 50 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 cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to South Korea are Singapore Airlines, China Eastern 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 19 January 2026.
The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Incheon, Seoul, 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 19 January 2026.
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.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Wee Keng,Dec 2025

HKG - SIN

Quick 3 hour flight with excellent service from the crew despite it being Christmas Day holiday. Ground crew passed out Xmas cookies as well. Great experience.

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, Singapore 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 R378, while return flights cost around R1 543.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around R14 684, however they can be found for as little as R3 574.

  • 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 (17 hours 55 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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