How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea?

Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Lufthansa can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea in just under 18h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12411 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

R7 210 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R7 242 and R7 748, respectively.

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 OR Tambo Airport to South Korea?

When booking a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea, you may want to consider flying on Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines or Etihad Airways as they are the most popular for this route.

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 OR Tambo Airport to South Korea as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to South Korea?

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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.

R7 660+ Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

Cheapest

Best

Last-minute

One-way

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2026.

Mon 26/1013:45 -

1 stop20h 30m

Sun 1/110:20 -

1 stop22h 15m

Deal found 11/9R14 460

Mon 16/1113:45 -

1 stop20h 30m

Sat 28/110:20 -

1 stop22h 15m

Deal found 14/9R14 817

Wed 28/109:50 -

1 stop17h 55m

Wed 4/1117:50 -

1 stop21h 30m

Deal found 13/9R14 914

Tue 1/129:50 -

1 stop29h 05m

Wed 9/121:15 -

1 stop38h 05m

Deal found 13/9R15 466

Thu 19/119:50 -

1 stop17h 55m

Sun 22/1117:50 -

1 stop21h 30m

Deal found 13/9R15 482

Mon 30/119:50 -

1 stop17h 55m

Thu 10/1217:50 -

1 stop21h 30m

Deal found 13/9R15 498

Fri 23/1014:30 -

1 stop18h 30m

Sat 31/100:05 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 14/9R15 725

Fri 4/1223:00 -

1 stop33h 45m

Thu 10/120:05 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 10/9R15 774

Mon 28/1223:00 -

1 stop33h 45m

Sun 3/10:05 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 14/9R15 839

Fri 18/1214:30 -

1 stop18h 15m

Sun 20/120:05 -

1 stop27h 05m

Deal found 12/9R15 855

Tue 6/1022:50 -

1 stop34h 10m

Thu 29/100:05 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 13/9R15 904

Thu 8/1014:05 -

3 stops33h 55m

Fri 23/1016:30 -

2 stops28h 00m

Deal found 11/9R20 464

Best flights from OR Tambo to South Korea
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Thu 19/119:50 -

1 stop17h 55m

Sun 22/1117:50 -

1 stop21h 30m

Deal found 12/9R15 498

Thu 19/1114:30 -

1 stop18h 15m

Sat 21/110:05 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 14/9R16 001

Mon 30/1119:55 -

1 stop32h 20m

Fri 11/1213:30 -

2 stops33h 05m

Deal found 13/9R18 371

Thu 22/1014:05 -

1 stop21h 25m

Thu 29/106:25 -

2 stops32h 55m

Deal found 15/9R18 533

Mon 18/118:50 -

1 stop31h 05m

Tue 26/10:05 -

1 stop41h 55m

Deal found 14/9R18 614

Wed 30/913:45 -

2 stops25h 00m

Tue 13/109:00 -

1 stop41h 20m

Deal found 14/9R18 630

Thu 19/119:25 -

3 stops24h 50m

Sat 21/110:20 -

1 stop22h 15m

Deal found 14/9R20 188

Sat 21/1111:00 -

1 stop19h 10m

Wed 25/117:40 -

1 stop30h 45m

Deal found 14/9R20 837

Wed 9/1210:10 -

2 stops42h 35m

Tue 29/1212:45 -

2 stops25h 55m

Deal found 11/9R23 401

Wed 30/1214:30 -

1 stop18h 15m

Fri 8/10:05 -

1 stop20h 25m

Deal found 12/9R16 066

Mon 18/121:45 -

2 stops41h 10m

Wed 27/117:50 -

1 stop21h 30m

Deal found 15/9R18 354

Sat 19/1217:30 -

2 stops32h 25m

Sat 26/120:05 -

1 stop29h 20m

Deal found 15/9R20 140

Sun 1/119:25 -

3 stops24h 50m

Fri 6/110:20 -

1 stop22h 15m

Deal found 12/9R20 351

Fri 30/1013:25 -

3 stops34h 05m

Fri 6/1113:55 -

2 stops33h 40m

Deal found 15/9R21 811

Thu 8/1014:05 -

2 stops35h 05m

Fri 23/1016:30 -

2 stops28h 00m

Deal found 11/9R23 061

Sat 19/1214:30 -

2 stops22h 05m

Sun 27/1216:10 -

2 stops28h 20m

Deal found 15/9R23 483

Wed 9/1211:00 -

1 stop19h 10m

Tue 29/1213:55 -

1 stop24h 30m

Deal found 11/9R25 609

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea

Round-trip from	R14 460
One-way from	R7 660
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R14 638

Qatar Airways
26/10-1/11
2 total stops
42h 45m total
Johannesburg to South Korea

Search Deals

Etihad Airways
1/12-31/12
1 total stop
17h 55m total
Johannesburg to South Korea

Search Deals

Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 513 potential increase over avg. return price).

Search Deals

Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 488 potential savings vs. average return price).

Search Deals

Average for round-trip flights in September 2026

Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/2

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 001

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

9:45-10:55

1 stop18h 10m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 082

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

11:10-1:10

3 stops55h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 666

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

11:10-10:35

2 stops40h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 812

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

11:10-5:35

3 stops35h 25m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 861

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

9:45-8:15

3 stops39h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 942

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

9:45-10:00

2 stops41h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R8 958

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ICN Incheon Intl

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

11:10-7:15

3 stops37h 05m

Incheon Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 137

JohannesburgBusan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PUS Busan Gimhae

JNBPUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

14:30-7:10

3 stops33h 40m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R9 672

JohannesburgBusan

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - PUS Busan Gimhae

JNBPUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 22/9

20:25-6:35

1 stop27h 10m

Busan Gimhae

Wed 31/12

0:00-17:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 005

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 11/9

Showing 1-10 of 27 resultsSorted by cheapest first

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to South Korea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

JNB-ICN

JNB-PUS

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea

JNB-KR0

JNB-ICN

JNB-PUS

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea (average of R13 502). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 472). 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 OR Tambo Airport to South Korea?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andQatar Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 602 reviews

Check prices

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.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 602 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 602 reviews

Check prices

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.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 486 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 602 reviews

Check prices

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

3 732 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 602 reviews

Check prices

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.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 535 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 602 reviews

Check prices

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

1 040 reviews

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 602 reviews

Check prices

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 OR Tambo Airport to South Korea?
Ethiopian Air, Etihad Airways, and Lufthansa can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea in just under 18h 15m. Your travel time can differ by up to 22h 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12411 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea one-way?
R7 210 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Singapore Airlines and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R7 242 and R7 748, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to South Korea that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to South Korea flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to South Korea?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to South Korea.
Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to South Korea?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to South Korea?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea (average of R13 502). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 472). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Alternative routes

Complete your trip

Direct flights to

Flights by cabin class

Other flight options

Popular flights

Top regions

Top 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to South Korea

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 211	AverageR14 963	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 380	AverageR14 288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 702	AverageR15 075	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	CheapestR13 086	AverageR13 676	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR13 122	AverageR15 928	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Air China	CheapestR13 683	AverageR16 794	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 252	AverageR17 241	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 245	AverageR16 617	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 708	AverageR17 900	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to South Korea?

Deals for OR Tambo to South Korea flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to South Korea?

It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from OR Tambo to South Korea.

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to South Korea with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights to South Korea from OR Tambo shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to South Korea become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on OR Tambo to South Korea flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.

Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea from R7 660

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to South KoreaExplore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2026.

Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2026.

Best flights from OR Tambo to South KoreaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to South KoreaDiscover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea. Data last updated 15 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea. Data last updated 15 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from OR Tambo to South KoreaSearch for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to South Korea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to South Korea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea

Round-trip from

One-way from

Popular in

Cheapest in

Average price

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea that are best for you.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to South Korea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to South Korea from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.

Cheapflights Insights

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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea, you should look to book at least 65 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing South Korea

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to South Korea?

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

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

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to South Korea?

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

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

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for OR Tambo to South Korea

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.

Complete your trip

Complete your trip to South Korea by adding a car hire and/or hotel booking to your travel itinerary.

Direct flights to

Book a non-stop flight to one of these other cities located in .

Search flights from OR Tambo to South Korea by cabin class

Find flights from OR Tambo to South Korea, based on your preferred cabin class, be it economy, premium economy, business, or first class.

OR Tambo and South Korea flights

Browse other OR Tambo and South Korea flight options. Last updated on 15 September 2026.

Popular flight searches

Check out other popular destinations found by fellow travellers in 2026

Fly to South Korea regions

Consider these flights travelling to South Korea regions.

Top 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to South Korea

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to South Korea?

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to South Korea?

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to South Korea with no change fees?

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from OR Tambo to South Korea become cheaper?

100% Free

Book With Flexibility

Travel Smart

Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 15 September 2026.

Best flights from OR Tambo to South Korea
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 September 2026.

Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to South Korea
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to South Korea. Data last updated 15 September 2026 and is based on user searches.

One-way flights from OR Tambo to South Korea
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to South Korea. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 September 2026.