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

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Singapore Airlines fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 18h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 45m. 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 199. Users have also found prices from R7 213 and R7 757 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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 is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KR?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to South Korea as you normally would.

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.

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Find flight deals from South Africa to South Korea

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One-way from	R7 571
Popular in	December
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Average price	R14 720

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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 R14 005). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 270). 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 65 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

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.

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

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On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Singapore Airlines

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10,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

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10,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

3 731 reviews

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8,2

Very Good

1 606 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 532 reviews

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10,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Ethiopian Air

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Singapore Airlines fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 18h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 45m. 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 199. Users have also found prices from R7 213 and R7 757 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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 R14 005). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 270). 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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Qatar Airways	CheapestR12 723	AverageR16 223	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
China Eastern	CheapestR13 101	AverageR13 691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
Air China	CheapestR13 698	AverageR16 322	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 268	AverageR17 227	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 372	AverageR16 138	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Emirates	CheapestR16 727	AverageR18 489	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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