Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 894

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Jul 16 — Jul 231
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to South Korea

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to South Korea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to South Korea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 16 June 2026.

Tue 21/720:25
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop28h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 28/716:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6R13 200
Wed 22/79:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 19/818:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/6R13 232
Mon 20/79:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/718:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R13 297
Mon 27/720:25
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop28h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Mon 10/816:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 12/6R13 329
Wed 29/720:25
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop30h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/816:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 15/6R13 345
Wed 21/109:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/1023:45
ICN
-
JNB
2 stops38h 25m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/6R13 426
Wed 2/99:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/6R13 475
Wed 9/920:25
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop36h 05m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 18/916:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 11/6R13 555
Fri 13/1112:35
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/110:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/6R14 138
Thu 12/1112:35
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 27/1118:30
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop29h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/6R14 154
Thu 16/713:15
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 8/81:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/6R15 610
Mon 13/716:35
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 27/710:15
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop32h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/6R15 626

Find flight deals from South Africa to South Korea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to South Korea flight deals. Data was last updated 16 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 200

One-way from

R7 894

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 930
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 21/7-28/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 55m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 184 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

9:50-21:55

1 stop29h 05m

Incheon Intl

Wed 25/11

17:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R14 542

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

R14 817

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/8

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

R15 480

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 13/7

16:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 27/7

10:15-11:50

1 stop32h 35m

R15 626

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-21:55

1 stop29h 05m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/12

17:50-12:30

2 stops25h 40m

R15 642
Fastest return journey

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

12:35-17:15

1 stop21h 40m

Incheon Intl

Wed 25/11

0:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

R16 322

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/11

12:35-17:15

1 stop21h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sat 28/11

0:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

R16 338

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 28/7

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

R16 354

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/11

12:35-17:15

1 stop21h 40m

Incheon Intl

Fri 27/11

18:30-17:25

1 stop29h 55m

R16 370

JohannesburgBusan

JNB - PUS

JNBPUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/7

13:30-6:20

2 stops33h 50m

Busan Gimhae

Tue 4/8

18:00-16:15

2 stops29h 15m

R17 324

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to South Korea

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R7 635). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in May is currently the most expensive (average of R27 305). 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 South Africa to South Korea?

Booking 46 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 16 June 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines,Emirates, andQatar Airways from South Africa to South Korea. 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.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to South Korea. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Singapore Airlines, and Turkish Airlines fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 14h 05m. There are 12411 km between South Africa and South Korea. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 208. Users have also found prices from R7 218 and R7 729 on Singapore Airlines and Ethiopian Air, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to South Korea?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to South Korea?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R7 635). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in May is currently the most expensive (average of R27 305). 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 8 airlines flying from South Africa to South Korea

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to South Korea. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 16 June 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR9 898AverageR16 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 142AverageR15 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 606AverageR14 592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 679AverageR16 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapestR12 876AverageR14 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 638AverageR17 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 879AverageR18 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 449AverageR18 084FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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