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R7 402+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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Mar 14 — Mar 211
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to South Korea in 2026

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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 12 February 2026.

Wed 25/212:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop38h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/323:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R11 008
Wed 29/713:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop35h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/823:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/2R11 246
Mon 18/519:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop19h 30m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 25/523:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 9/2R11 341
Wed 22/419:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop28h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 7/516:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop32h 50m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/2R11 754
Mon 23/212:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 2/323:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2R11 834
Wed 22/419:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop28h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 8/59:00
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop40h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/2R11 945

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to South Korea on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 12 February 2026
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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 12 February 2026.

Return from

R11 008

One-way from

R7 402

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 120
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 25/2-4/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 78h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R78 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R160 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:45-7:45

1 stop35h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/8

23:50-18:35

1 stop25h 45m

R11 246

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-15:30

1 stop36h 40m

Incheon Intl

Fri 22/5

11:05-18:35

1 stop38h 30m

R12 501

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

19:50-22:20

1 stop19h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 3/7

9:00-18:35

1 stop40h 35m

R12 691

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

19:50-7:45

1 stop28h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 26/5

23:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R13 168

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

12:45-17:15

1 stop21h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 6/3

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R13 215

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

8:20-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Fri 29/5

0:20-13:05

1 stop19h 45m

R13 581

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

19:50-9:50

1 stop31h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 12/9

9:00-6:10

1 stop28h 10m

R13 978

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

19:50-9:50

1 stop31h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 29/8

16:45-6:10

1 stop44h 25m

R14 311

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:55-10:15

1 stop31h 20m

Incheon Intl

Tue 17/3

16:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R14 343

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:30-16:00

1 stop18h 30m

Incheon Intl

Sun 31/5

0:20-13:05

1 stop19h 45m

R14 597

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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 18 hours 40 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 British Airways, KLM and United Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R15 909
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 942
KLM
KLM
From R15 759
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R20 563

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to South Korea are United Airlines, Virgin Atlantic and KLM.

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 12 February 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 12 February 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
1 162 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 731 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 394 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
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Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
958 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 452 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

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?

    Busan Gimhae is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Busan Gimhae typically cost R555, while return flights cost around R1 494.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

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

  • 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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