Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 780

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Jun 4 — Jun 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 5 May 2026.

Sun 14/612:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sat 20/61:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop33h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R13 757
Sun 3/512:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 10/523:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R13 774
Sun 31/519:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop38h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/623:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R13 841
Fri 31/712:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/818:30
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R13 874
Sun 14/621:45
JNB
-
ICN
2 stops54h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 21/617:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/4R13 908
Mon 4/512:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 11/523:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop41h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/5R13 924
Tue 5/512:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/523:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R13 958
Mon 4/519:30
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 12/523:45
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop44h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 30/4R13 958
Wed 13/512:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 20/523:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R13 974
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/623:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R14 024
Fri 8/512:40
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/623:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/5R14 041
Mon 1/619:30
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 16/61:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop23h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/5R14 041

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 5 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 757

One-way from

R7 780

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R14 609
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 14/6-20/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 30m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 50m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R777 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 680 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 5 May 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to South Korea that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/7

20:25-15:30

1 stop36h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 29/8

16:45-6:10

1 stop44h 25m

R15 460

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

13:15-17:05

1 stop20h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 20/8

1:20-17:30

1 stop23h 10m

R15 477

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/8

9:00-19:20

1 stop41h 20m

R15 995

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-15:30

1 stop36h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sun 7/6

11:05-19:20

1 stop39h 15m

R16 245

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

19:30-19:05

2 stops40h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 18/6

1:20-17:30

1 stop23h 10m

R16 312

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

11:05-19:20

1 stop39h 15m

R16 495

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop39h 00m

Incheon Intl

Wed 3/6

23:45-13:10

1 stop44h 25m

R16 679

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 7/6

7:00-17:30

2 stops27h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 19/6

18:30-18:35

2 stops31h 05m

R18 749

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 25/5

19:30-17:30

1 stop39h 00m

Incheon Intl

Mon 1/6

23:45-12:40

3 stops67h 55m

R18 799

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 13/9

13:15-17:05

1 stop20h 50m

Incheon Intl

Mon 14/9

1:20-10:15

1 stop39h 55m

R19 033

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to South Korea

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to South Korea?

Booking 74 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.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R6 261). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in March is currently the most expensive (average of R28 500). 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 5 May 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

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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

Entertainment

8,0

Crew

8,6

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,3

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 Singapore Airlines and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 20h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 15h 15m. There are 13644 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 450. Users have also found prices from R7 517 and R8 002 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R6 261). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in March is currently the most expensive (average of R28 500). 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
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 031AverageR15 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 006AverageR15 040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 161AverageR17 363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapestR13 290AverageR14 616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 494AverageR16 949FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 077AverageR16 459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 368AverageR18 796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 050AverageR19 074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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