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R8 517+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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Aug 5 — Aug 121
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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 6 July 2026.

Wed 2/99:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/7R13 627
Sat 15/89:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 26/818:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/7R13 806
Wed 9/99:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 16/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/7R13 903
Fri 31/711:10
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop24h 55m
Cathay Pacific
Mon 3/820:05
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop18h 50m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 3/7R13 984
Thu 24/99:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop29h 30m
Etihad Airways
Sun 27/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/7R14 114
Mon 19/109:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 2/1123:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/7R14 228

Find flight deals to South Korea

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 6 July 2026.

Return from

R13 627

One-way from

R8 517

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 022
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  • 2/9-11/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
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  • 7/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to South Korea
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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

11:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 1/10

20:05-7:55

1 stop18h 50m

R14 503

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/9

9:45-22:15

1 stop29h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 30/9

1:35-7:10

2 stops36h 35m

R14 812

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

11:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

20:05-7:55

1 stop18h 50m

R15 136

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 18/9

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

R16 499

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/8

23:50-19:20

1 stop26h 30m

R17 391

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

R17 407

JohannesburgBusan

JNB - PUS

JNBPUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

11:10-7:00

1 stop36h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 14/9

7:45-7:55

1 stop31h 10m

R19 322

JohannesburgBusan

JNB - PUS

JNBPUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/8

11:10-7:00

1 stop36h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Mon 14/9

16:30-13:25

2 stops27h 55m

R19 970
Cheapest one-way
Fastest single journey

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:05-5:50

3 stops32h 45m

R8 712

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:05-5:50

3 stops32h 45m

R8 712

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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 28 hours 27 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, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways.

Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R12 675
Singapore Airlines
Singapore Airlines
From R11 195
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R9 927
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 332

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to South Korea?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to South Korea are Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar 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 27.0 - 253.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 253.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 27.0 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).

When is the best time to book a flight to South Korea?

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to South Korea. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 6 July 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 6 July 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving South Korea, such as Singapore Airlines,Emirates, 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
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
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Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 607 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 742 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 476 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 008 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 563 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

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, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to South Korea.

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

    Jeju City is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Jeju City typically cost R423, while return flights cost around R1 236.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around R18 554, however they can be found for as little as R3 201.

  • 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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