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Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 472

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 13/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 29 January 2026.

Mon 23/219:55
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop36h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Fri 27/28:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop40h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/1R12 247
Sun 15/39:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Sun 22/317:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/1R13 087
Thu 26/212:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop21h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/30:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/1R13 135
Sat 5/919:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop31h 00m
Singapore Airlines
Sun 20/923:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/1R13 167
Sat 14/38:20
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop24h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/323:40
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R13 214
Mon 2/29:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/223:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 28/1R13 325
Wed 19/810:40
CPT
-
ICN
2 stops28h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Wed 2/916:45
ICN
-
CPT
2 stops23h 40m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 29/1R13 452
Sun 1/214:30
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/223:40
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R13 516
Sun 1/29:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop29h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/217:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/1R13 595
Sun 1/313:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 30/30:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop19h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R13 754
Thu 5/213:50
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop18h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 18/223:40
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop21h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R13 944
Sun 1/29:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop17h 55m
Etihad Airways
Fri 20/223:45
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop39h 35m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/1R14 023

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 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R12 247

One-way from

R7 472

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R13 785
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 23/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 77h 30m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 20m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (R2 144 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 567 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 January 2026.
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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

8:20-15:20

1 stop24h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 21/3

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R13 214

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/3

13:50-15:20

1 stop18h 30m

Incheon Intl

Mon 30/3

0:20-13:00

1 stop19h 40m

R13 754

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

19:50-9:50

1 stop31h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 17/4

9:00-18:35

1 stop40h 35m

R14 515

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 24/4

10:40-22:20

2 stops28h 40m

Incheon Intl

Tue 21/7

16:45-9:25

2 stops23h 40m

R14 943

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/3

12:35-17:15

1 stop21h 40m

Incheon Intl

Thu 19/3

0:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

R15 356

JohannesburgBusan

JNB - PUS

JNBPUS

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

19:50-6:35

1 stop27h 45m

Busan Gimhae

Tue 16/6

7:40-18:35

1 stop41h 55m

R15 387

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

14:30-16:00

1 stop18h 30m

Incheon Intl

Wed 15/4

0:20-13:05

1 stop19h 45m

R15 435

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

8:20-16:00

1 stop24h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sun 12/4

0:20-13:05

1 stop19h 45m

R15 435

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

12:35-17:15

1 stop21h 40m

Incheon Intl

Sun 22/3

0:20-17:30

1 stop24h 10m

R15 514

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:00-15:20

1 stop33h 20m

Incheon Intl

Thu 26/2

23:40-13:05

1 stop20h 25m

R15 530

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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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R9 883). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 278). 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 29 January 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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 490 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 727 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 375 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
955 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,2
Very Good
1 440 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,2

Entertainment

8,0

Food

7,8

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

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

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air, Singapore Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 21h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 20m. There are 13644 km between South Africa and South Korea. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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.

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  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R9 883). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 278). 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 9 airlines flying from South Africa to South Korea

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to South Korea. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 29 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR9 903AverageR15 247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapestR12 627AverageR13 887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 841AverageR16 217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 982AverageR14 387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 072AverageR16 146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 611AverageR14 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR14 628AverageR18 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR14 833AverageR17 180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 201AverageR19 060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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