Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 722

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
May 15 — May 221
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 15 April 2026.

Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/717:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R12 859
Fri 19/69:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/717:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R12 924
Wed 1/79:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/71:35
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop37h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R13 055
Sun 5/79:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 00m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/717:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/4R13 104
Fri 17/412:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Fri 24/423:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop41h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 203
Wed 29/719:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop31h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/89:00
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop40h 35m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 10/4R13 366
Fri 26/614:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop19h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 28/61:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R13 579
Fri 17/412:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 23/423:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R13 628
Wed 13/512:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/523:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R13 677
Tue 26/519:30
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/623:45
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop44h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R13 791
Sun 24/512:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 15/623:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 35m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R13 824
Thu 16/419:30
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 21/523:45
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop44h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R13 824

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 15 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 859

One-way from

R7 722

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 659
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/7-8/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 35m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R877 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 575 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 15 April 2026.
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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

13:45-15:30

1 stop18h 45m

Incheon Intl

Mon 31/8

9:00-19:20

1 stop41h 20m

R14 609
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

14:45-17:05

1 stop19h 20m

Incheon Intl

Tue 15/9

1:20-15:20

1 stop21h 00m

R14 691

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/8

23:50-19:20

1 stop26h 30m

R15 673

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 14/9

23:00-19:20

2 stops27h 20m

R15 886

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 13/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop39h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 20/5

23:45-12:55

1 stop44h 10m

R16 066

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop39h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 5/5

23:45-12:55

1 stop44h 10m

R16 131

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

12:40-17:30

1 stop21h 50m

Incheon Intl

Fri 8/5

23:45-4:00

1 stop35h 15m

R16 180

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 27/4

19:30-17:30

1 stop39h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 30/4

20:05-12:55

2 stops47h 50m

R16 507

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 22/8

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 27/8

23:00-18:35

2 stops26h 35m

R17 309

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

9:25-17:30

3 stops25h 05m

Incheon Intl

Tue 12/5

23:45-4:00

1 stop35h 15m

R17 816

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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 967). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 693). 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.

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 15 April 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

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,2

Boarding

8,3

Food

7,8

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

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 18h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 35m. 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 Singapore Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 309. Users have also found prices from R7 376 and R7 845 on Qatar Airways 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 967). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 693). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 607AverageR16 078FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 754AverageR16 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 965AverageR14 878FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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China EasternCheapestR13 022AverageR14 322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 287AverageR16 596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 794AverageR17 635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 069AverageR18 658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 708AverageR18 987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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