Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 725

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 4 — Jul 111
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 4 June 2026.

Wed 29/720:25
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop28h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/816:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 4/6R13 250
Mon 13/79:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 31/717:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 31/5R13 315
Thu 23/79:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/717:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/5R13 364
Mon 20/79:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 31/718:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/6R13 413
Wed 4/119:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1123:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/6R13 511
Wed 26/820:25
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 55m
Singapore Airlines
Thu 10/916:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 3/6R13 543
Mon 20/713:15
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/81:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 31/5R13 804
Wed 22/713:15
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/71:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/6R13 820
Thu 23/79:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 31/718:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/6R13 869
Tue 21/713:15
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop20h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/71:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/6R13 886
Wed 4/1112:35
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 10/110:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/6R14 114
Thu 4/619:30
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 6/623:45
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/6R14 505

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 4 June 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 250

One-way from

R7 725

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 815
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 29/7-11/8
  • 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
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R321 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 483 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026

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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to South Korea that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 June 2026.
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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 26/11

17:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R14 489

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

13:45-17:15

1 stop20h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 11/11

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R16 298

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

R16 396

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

20:25-15:30

1 stop36h 05m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

23:00-19:20

2 stops27h 20m

R16 526

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

13:45-17:15

1 stop20h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 13/11

0:20-15:35

1 stop22h 15m

R16 542

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

R16 542

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/9

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

Incheon Intl

Fri 11/9

23:00-19:20

2 stops27h 20m

R16 607

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 15/7

16:35-8:35

1 stop33h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 22/7

10:15-11:50

1 stop32h 35m

R16 738

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 18/9

13:15-17:05

1 stop20h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 18/10

8:00-17:30

2 stops40h 30m

R17 618
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/8

11:10-12:40

1 stop18h 30m

Incheon Intl

Mon 7/9

20:05-7:55

1 stop18h 50m

R17 765

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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 693). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in May is currently the most expensive (average of R24 593). 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 77 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 4 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.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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.

Crew

8,7

Food

7,8

Entertainment

8,1

Boarding

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Reviews

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

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, Qatar Airways, and Singapore Airlines fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 17h 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 265. Users have also found prices from R7 273 and R7 788 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 693). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in May is currently the most expensive (average of R24 593). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 059AverageR16 806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 092AverageR15 244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 705AverageR14 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 718AverageR16 698FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapestR12 973AverageR14 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 741AverageR16 866FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 991AverageR18 506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 644AverageR18 284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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