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R8 326+ Cheap flights to South Korea

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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 11 June 2025.

Return from

R14 703

One-way from

R8 326

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R15 925
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/8-14/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 38h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Seoul
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Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 6/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 732 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 435 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 11 June 2025.

Sun 31/89:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 14/1018:30ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 50mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/6R14 703
Wed 5/1119:50JNB - ICN
1 stop38h 25mQatar Airways
Tue 18/110:20ICN - JNB
1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/6R14 862
Sun 14/913:45JNB - ICN
1 stop42h 50mSingapore Airlines
Sun 21/916:45ICN - JNB
1 stop32h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 10/6R15 110
Thu 30/1019:50JNB - ICN
1 stop38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/110:50ICN - JNB
1 stop38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/6R15 128
Thu 26/68:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 17/70:35ICN - JNB
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/6R15 890
Thu 27/1119:10JNB - ICN
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 28/120:10ICN - JNB
1 stop41h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/6R17 466

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Locate flights to South Korea that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 June 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 14/10

18:30-8:20

1 stop20h 50m

R14 703

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/11

19:50-17:15

1 stop38h 25m

Incheon Intl

Tue 18/11

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R14 862

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

13:45-15:35

1 stop42h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 21/9

16:45-18:35

1 stop32h 50m

R15 110

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/10

19:50-17:15

1 stop38h 25m

Incheon Intl

Mon 24/11

0:50-8:35

1 stop38h 45m

R15 128

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

8:20-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Thu 17/7

0:35-13:05

1 stop19h 30m

R15 890

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 27/11

19:10-18:20

1 stop40h 10m

Incheon Intl

Sun 28/12

0:10-10:50

1 stop41h 40m

R17 466

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/7

11:20-19:05

1 stop24h 45m

Incheon Intl

Thu 31/7

20:05-7:40

1 stop18h 35m

R17 980

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 15/10

10:10-16:35

2 stops23h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 29/10

17:50-7:40

2 stops44h 50m

R18 901

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/6

13:25-18:50

1 stop22h 25m

Incheon Intl

Fri 18/7

23:55-20:50

1 stop27h 55m

R23 737

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

19:50-15:35

1 stop36h 45m

R8 326

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Best time to book a flight to South Korea

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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 25 hours 45 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 30 June 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to South Korea should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

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 R624
Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R842
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R809
Cathay Pacific
Cathay Pacific
From R810

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 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 11 June 2025.
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 11 June 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly to South Korea, see what other customers have to say about Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 302 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Cathay Pacific
7,6
Good
892 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 211 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 264 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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?

    Jeju City is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in South Korea. One-way flights to Jeju City typically cost R247, while return flights cost around R1 487.

  • How much is a return flight to South Korea?

    A return flight to South Korea will typically cost around R330, however they can be found for as little as R307.

  • 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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