Cheap flights to South Korea
Flights to South Korea in 2022
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | July | High demand for flights, 6% potential price rise |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest in | October | Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop |
| Average price | R17 289 | Average for return flights in August 2022 |
| Return from | R16 470 | From Cape Town Intl to Seoul |
| One-way from | R8 735 | One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to South Korea |
Cheap flights to South Korea in August, September 2022
The best prices found for SEL flights for August, September
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19h 55mEthiopian Air
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38h 15mIncheon Intl
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South Korea 2022 flight deals
Cheap flights to South Korea found for this year
Cape Town Intl
Incheon Intl
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18h 40mIncheon Intl
Cape Town Intl
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19h 55mEthiopian Air
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20h 25mEthiopian Air
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20h 25mEthiopian Air
What is the cheapest month to fly to South Korea?
The cheapest ticket to South Korea found for each month in 2022 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
R14 962
February
R14 929
March
R15 634
April
R16 699
May
R16 994
June
R16 732
July
R19 633
August
R16 879
September
R16 060
October
R15 618
November
R15 126
December
R15 667
February is currently the cheapest month to fly to South Korea. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
When is the best time to fly to South Korea?
Average South Korea flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2022 and 2023 by month
CPT - SEL Price | R15 056 - R26 418 |
|---|---|
SEL Temperature | 2 - 25 °C |
SEL Rainfall | 27 - 253 mm |
When is the best time to book a flight to South Korea?
Booking 46 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.
Which day is cheapest to fly to South Korea?
At the moment, Thursday is the most economical day to take a flight to South Korea. Friday is likely to be the most costly.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to South Korea?
At the moment, flights in the afternoon are likely to offer the best value for money for your South Korea trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.
How long is the flight to Korea?
Travellers who are coming from Cape Town International Airport will find that the quickest flight time to Seoul, South Korea is 18h and 10m. The longest flight time is 43h and 25m. If you are going to be flying out of OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, the shortest flight time is 18h and 35 minutes. The longest will be 36h and 50 m. Various elements will affect the flight times. The number of stopovers and the length of those stopovers tend to be the largest factors, as they will naturally add a substantial amount of time to the overall flight.
Which cities offer direct flights to Korea?
You will not be able to find any direct flights into South Korea when coming from cities in South Africa. However, you will be able to find Korea flight deals that have just a single stopover. Ethiopian Airlines offers a flight out of Cape Town with a single stopover in Addis Ababa for 25m before heading to Incheon International Airport in Seoul. If you are instead coming from Johannesburg, you will also find one-stop flights. Ethiopian Airlines offers a flight with a 2h stopover in Addis Ababa before heading into Seoul.
What is the best way to travel around Korea?
Many different transportation options are available in South Korea. You can use domestic flights to reach some of the distant areas you may want to visit. Asiana Air and Korean Air offer domestic flights. Travelling by rail is popular, as well, and Korail connects the major destinations in the country. The Korea Rail Pass and Korea Rail Pack are options for those who want to try train travel. You can also find ferry terminals at Gyeokpo, Gunsan, Wando, and other areas. Car rentals and taxis are available, as well.
What are some things to do in Korea?
Those who are travelling to South Korea will find that the country has a wealth of things for you to see and do. You might want to spend some time experiencing all that the city of Seoul can offer, including heading to the top of N Seoul Tower, which is already on top of Namsan Mountain, providing incredible views of the city. You may want to spend some time in Hallyeo Maritime National Park and visit some of the 400 nearby islands. You could also head to the Seorak Mountain Range or Bukhansan National Park to go hiking. Other places to visit include Hoam Art Museum and Magic Island.
Do I need a passport or visa to fly to Korea?
When you are travelling to South Korea from South Africa, you will find that there is no need to get a visa. However, you will still need to have a passport. This passport needs to be valid for at least six months from the date you arrive at in the country.