How long is the flight from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Airlines like China Eastern, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Johannesburg to South Korea in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 20m. The distance between Johannesburg and South Korea is about 12411 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 20.0 - 260.0 inches 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.

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 airlines that fly from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Air China, Cathay Pacific and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to South Korea.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Find a great deal and save up to 41% by booking at least 58 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Johannesburg to South Korea within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at R15 400.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Flights from Johannesburg to South Korea lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg to South Korea in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at R12 240.

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to South Korea that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to South Korea?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to South Korea.

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to South Korea by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

R9 879+ Flights from Johannesburg to South Korea

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to South Korea

Round-trip from	R13 820
One-way from	R9 879
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 834

China Eastern
28/10-4/11
4 total stops
76h 40m total
Johannesburg to South Korea

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30/11
2 total stops
24h 55m total
Johannesburg to South Korea

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R11 644 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 929 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2025.

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops46h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 4/118:55ICN - JNB

2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9R13 820

Tue 21/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops46h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 26/1016:20ICN - JNB

2 stops47h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9R13 838

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1112:25ICN - JNB

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R14 237

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 4/1117:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 324

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern

Tue 4/118:55ICN - JNB

2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9R14 480

Tue 21/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 26/1023:45ICN - JNB

1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9R14 654

Sat 6/129:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Sat 13/1217:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 12/9R14 792

Mon 27/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops44h 40mChina Eastern

Mon 3/1112:55ICN - JNB

2 stops50h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/9R14 810

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 4/1117:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 966

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Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops46h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 4/118:55ICN - JNB

2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9R13 820

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 4/1117:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 324

Sat 25/1020:25JNB - ICN

1 stop37h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/118:55ICN - JNB

2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R16 650

Tue 28/1013:45JNB - ICN

1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways

Mon 3/110:20ICN - JNB

1 stop22h 15mQatar Airways

Deal found 13/9R16 702

Sun 5/108:20JNB - ICN

1 stop24h 40mEthiopian Air

Fri 10/100:35ICN - JNB

1 stop26h 35mEthiopian Air

Deal found 14/9R17 813

Sat 25/1019:50JNB - ICN

1 stop36h 50mSingapore Airlines

Sat 15/1123:15ICN - JNB

1 stop37h 55mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 942

Sat 6/129:50JNB - ICN

2 stops43h 05mChina Eastern

Sat 13/128:55ICN - JNB

2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/9R15 660

Tue 21/1020:25JNB - ICN

1 stop37h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sat 25/100:35ICN - JNB

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9R17 414

Wed 17/129:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Sun 18/117:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

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Sat 25/1022:20JNB - ICN

2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines

Fri 14/110:30ICN - JNB

1 stop19h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R18 508

Mon 15/129:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Mon 29/1217:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R19 133

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Mon 20/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 7/1117:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R15 383

Tue 21/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops46h 30mChina Eastern

Sun 26/1016:20ICN - JNB

2 stops47h 00mChina Eastern

Deal found 14/9R13 838

Tue 21/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop29h 15mEtihad Airways

Sun 26/1023:45ICN - JNB

1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways

Deal found 14/9R14 654

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops24h 35mChina Eastern

Tue 4/118:55ICN - JNB

2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9R14 480

Sat 25/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 4/1117:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 966

Mon 27/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops44h 40mChina Eastern

Mon 3/1112:55ICN - JNB

2 stops50h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/9R14 810

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

2 stops46h 15mChina Eastern

Tue 4/118:55ICN - JNB

2 stops30h 25mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9R13 820

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/1112:25ICN - JNB

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R14 237

Tue 28/109:50JNB - ICN

1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways

Tue 4/1117:50ICN - JNB

1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways

Deal found 13/9R14 324

One-way flights from Johannesburg to South Korea
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Sun 30/119:50JNB - ICN

2 stops24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R9 879

Wed 24/1214:30JNB - ICN

1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 13/9R9 896

Wed 26/119:50JNB - ICN

3 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 053

Thu 27/1111:05JNB - ICN

3 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R10 087

Fri 26/1214:30JNB - ICN

1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 12/9R10 244

Wed 24/129:50JNB - ICN

2 stops21h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 13/9R10 435

Sun 28/129:50JNB - ICN

2 stops21h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/9R10 452

Fri 26/129:50JNB - ICN

2 stops21h 50mChina Eastern

Deal found 12/9R10 591

Wed 24/1217:00JNB - ICN

3 stops31h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/9R11 164

Sun 28/1210:25JNB - ICN

3 stops47h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 528

Thu 25/1218:50JNB - ICN

3 stops43h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/9R11 702

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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

9:50-15:05

2 stops46h 15m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/11

8:55-8:20

2 stops30h 25m

R13 820

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/11

17:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R14 324

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

9:50-11:55

2 stops43h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 13/12

8:55-8:20

2 stops30h 25m

R15 660

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

20:25-17:15

1 stop37h 50m

Incheon Intl

Tue 4/11

8:55-8:20

2 stops30h 25m

R16 650

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/10

13:45-17:15

1 stop20h 30m

Incheon Intl

Mon 3/11

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R16 702

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/10

20:25-17:05

1 stop37h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sat 25/10

0:35-13:05

1 stop19h 30m

R17 414

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sun 18/1

17:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R17 761

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

8:20-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Fri 10/10

0:35-20:10

1 stop26h 35m

R17 813

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

22:20-6:05

2 stops24h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 14/11

0:30-13:05

1 stop19h 35m

R18 508

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

19:50-15:40

1 stop36h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sat 15/11

23:15-6:10

1 stop37h 55m

R18 942

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea (average of R830). Flying from Johannesburg to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 028). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to KR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to South Korea as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to South Korea, such as Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

993 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Etihad Airways

7,4

Good

1 250 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

861 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,1

Very Good

1 365 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6,0

Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to South Korea?
Airlines like China Eastern, Etihad Airways, and Qatar Airways fly from Johannesburg to South Korea in about 17h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 28h 20m. The distance between Johannesburg and South Korea is about 12411 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to South Korea that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to South Korea?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to South Korea.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to South Korea?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to South Korea by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea (average of R830). Flying from Johannesburg to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R1 028). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Johannesburg to South Korea

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR10 850	AverageR15 729	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
China Eastern	CheapestR13 537	AverageR15 246	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 620	AverageR16 005	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR14 084	AverageR15 892	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 597	AverageR16 115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air China	CheapestR15 323	AverageR18 422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR16 003	AverageR19 379	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR16 121	AverageR16 821	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 823	AverageR21 464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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