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Flights to South Korea in 2024

Find the latest flights to South Korea in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 408

Return from

R17 842

One-way from

R9 770
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Seoul
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to South Korea

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Average price of flights to South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to South Korea is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to South Korea (average of R814). Flying to South Korea in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 056). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R16 578

February

R15 692

March

R15 352

April

R17 352

May

R17 634

June

R19 049

July

R19 916

August

R19 219

September

R17 446

October

R17 540

November

R16 635

December

R18 709

Temperature and rainfall in South Korea by month

Plan your trip to South Korea by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

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Temperature

2 - 25 °C

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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 89 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.
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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 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to South Korea, see what other customers have to say about Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,8
Good
1 262 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,7
Good
4 578 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,5
Good
432 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7,3
Good
15 312 reviews
8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

  • 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.

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