How long is the flight from Johannesburg to South Korea?

Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Johannesburg to South Korea in about 24h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 10m. 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.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to South Korea one-way?

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 082. Singapore Airlines flights start at R7 113 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R7 614 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Korea ranges from 27.0 - 253.0 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 253.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit South Korea when rainfall is around 27.0 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?

Qatar Airways, United Airlines and British Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to South Korea.

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.

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.

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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.

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Round-trip from	R14 027
One-way from	R7 635
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 729

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2 total stops
68h 40m total
Johannesburg to South Korea

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29h 30m total
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20:25-15:30

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Tue 10/11

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23:45-7:10

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R18 873

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Thu 1/10

14:05-1:40

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea (average of R13 262). Flying from Johannesburg to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 195). 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.

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

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg to South Korea is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 460 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

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1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 732 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 517 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

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6,0

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Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

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Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 587 reviews

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1 / 20

6,0

Good

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SAI - SIN

The only issue we had was seat selection. Was not easy to change, after they assigned seats. Also, the premium economy seats, are nothing special.. All and all safe flight with minor back issues.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to South Korea?
Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific fly from Johannesburg to South Korea in about 24h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 10m. 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.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to South Korea one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R7 082. Singapore Airlines flights start at R7 113 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at R7 614 one-way.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to South Korea (average of R13 262). Flying from Johannesburg to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 195). 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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Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 010	AverageR14 798	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 404	AverageR14 115	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 486	AverageR14 716	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	CheapestR12 854	AverageR13 433	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR12 889	AverageR15 612	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air China	CheapestR13 440	AverageR16 947	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR13 999	AverageR16 845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 974	AverageR16 059	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 357	AverageR17 324	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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