What is the cheapest month to fly to South Korea?

November is currently the cheapest month to fly to South Korea . At this moment in time December 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.

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 R250, while return flights cost around R1 013.

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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Flights to South Korea in 2025

Return from	R13 994
One-way from	R8 916
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	March
Average price	R16 990

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2 total stops
56h 45m total
Johannesburg to Seoul

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39h 05m total
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Tue 16/919:50JNB - ICN

1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines

Mon 22/923:50ICN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/7R13 994

Tue 9/99:50JNB - ICN

1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways

Mon 15/91:35ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/7R14 621

Tue 9/99:50JNB - ICN

2 stops22h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 16/915:50ICN - JNB

2 stops23h 30mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/7R14 711

Fri 12/98:20JNB - ICN

1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 29/110:30ICN - JNB

1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7R15 267

Mon 15/99:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/916:35ICN - JNB

2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R17 043

Mon 17/1111:05JNB - PUS

1 stop19h 15mCathay Pacific

Fri 21/1114:05PUS - JNB

1 stop24h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/7R20 255

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1 stop31h 00mSingapore Airlines

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1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 11/7R13 994

Tue 9/99:50JNB - ICN

1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways

Mon 15/91:35ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 45mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/7R14 621

Tue 9/99:50JNB - ICN

2 stops22h 00mChina Eastern

Tue 16/915:50ICN - JNB

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Deal found 12/7R14 711

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Sat 29/110:30ICN - JNB

1 stop26h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/7R15 267

Mon 15/99:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/916:35ICN - JNB

2 stops46h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R17 043

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Sun 13/711:20JNB - PUS

1 stop36h 40mCathay Pacific

Sat 30/87:45PUS - JNB

1 stop30h 55mCathay Pacific

Deal found 11/7R23 340

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2 stops42h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 11/7R24 560

Thu 17/78:20JNB - ICN

1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air

Sun 27/70:35ICN - JNB

1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air

Deal found 11/7R16 577

Thu 24/713:25JNB - ICN

1 stop22h 25mEmirates

Thu 31/723:55ICN - JNB

1 stop41h 20mEmirates

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Tue 29/711:20JNB - ICN

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Thu 31/713:40ICN - JNB

1 stop25h 00mCathay Pacific

Deal found 12/7R19 429

Fri 1/810:10JNB - ICN

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Mon 25/819:50JNB - ICN

1 stop28h 55mSingapore Airlines

Mon 1/923:50ICN - JNB

1 stop25h 45mSingapore Airlines

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2 stops38h 50mMultiple Airlines

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1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/7R17 420

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Tue 16/9

19:50-9:50

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Incheon Intl

Mon 22/9

23:50-18:35

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R13 994

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JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-22:05

1 stop29h 15m

Incheon Intl

Mon 15/9

1:35-8:20

1 stop37h 45m

R14 621

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

9:50-14:50

2 stops22h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 16/9

15:50-8:20

2 stops23h 30m

R14 711

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

8:20-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sat 29/11

0:30-20:10

1 stop26h 40m

R15 267

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sun 21/9

16:35-8:20

2 stops46h 45m

R17 043

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

9:50-7:55

3 stops39h 05m

R8 916

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

13:55-17:05

1 stop20h 10m

R9 114

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/8

9:50-14:50

2 stops22h 00m

R10 047

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/8

10:05-18:50

1 stop25h 45m

R11 643

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/8

10:10-21:45

2 stops28h 35m

R12 343

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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 35 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?

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.

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

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

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?

The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Incheon, Seoul, Busan and Jeju City.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Read through reviews of airlines serving South Korea, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

3 284 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

1 326 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

3 601 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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

1 222 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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.

China Eastern

7,2

Good

151 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 284 reviews

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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 R250, while return flights cost around R1 013.
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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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.

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Temperature in South Korea by month

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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 13 July 2025.

The most popular places in South Korea to fly to are Incheon, Seoul, Busan and Jeju City.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Read through reviews of airlines serving South Korea, such as Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

FAQs about flying to South Korea

Can I find cheaper flights to South Korea if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to South Korea?

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

How much is a return flight to South Korea?

Where does the fastest flight to South Korea depart from?

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