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

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish 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 22h 30m. 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 324. Users have also found prices from R7 341 and R7 891 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

Round-trip from	R12 165
One-way from	R7 768
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R15 354

Etihad Airways
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South Africa to South Korea

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South Africa to South Korea

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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 214). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 569). 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

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8,2

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1 628 reviews

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4,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - SEA

One would expect that one of a major global airlines has ability to cancel the flight without 50% charge when there are very clear, urgent, and extremely serious health reasons with doctor notes. But one would be wrong.

Singapore Airlines

8,2

Very Good

1 628 reviews

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Cathay Pacific

7,6

Good

1 516 reviews

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Qatar Airways

7,3

Good

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Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 544 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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Ethiopian Air

7,1

Good

1 045 reviews

Singapore Airlines

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How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Turkish 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 22h 30m. 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 324. Users have also found prices from R7 341 and R7 891 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 214). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 569). 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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Ethiopian Air	CheapestR10 092	AverageR17 832	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 498	AverageR17 338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 641	AverageR14 113	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 060	AverageR16 610	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 515	AverageR17 570	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 620	AverageR16 464	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR15 295	AverageR16 294	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 123	AverageR19 585	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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