Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R8 401

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 17/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Jan 11 — Jan 181
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 12 December 2025.

Mon 15/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/217:50ICN - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12R15 095
Wed 17/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 20/223:45ICN - JNB
1 stop39h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/12R15 619
Tue 16/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop29h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 21/217:50ICN - JNB
1 stop21h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 10/12R16 531
Sat 27/1219:10JNB - ICN
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/110:45ICN - JNB
1 stop31h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12R18 678
Thu 25/1211:00JNB - ICN
1 stop27h 25mCathay Pacific
Mon 29/1210:00ICN - JNB
1 stop28h 25mCathay Pacific
Deal found 10/12R18 695
Mon 15/1223:00JNB - ICN
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 21/223:40ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R18 898
Mon 22/1219:05JNB - ICN
1 stop31h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/120:05ICN - JNB
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/12R20 791
Thu 25/128:20JNB - ICN
1 stop24h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/120:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/12R21 044
Fri 19/1217:15CPT - ICN
1 stop42h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 10/110:45ICN - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 10/12R23 597
Sat 13/1218:55CPT - ICN
1 stop39h 20mQatar Airways
Thu 18/120:20ICN - CPT
1 stop41h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/12R24 239
Mon 22/1218:30CPT - ICN
1 stop40h 40mEmirates
Wed 7/123:40ICN - CPT
1 stop43h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/12R24 865
Mon 22/1217:15CPT - ICN
1 stop32h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 7/110:45ICN - CPT
1 stop32h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/12R25 000

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 12 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 489

One-way from

R8 401

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 343
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 5/3-12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 17/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 45m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R6 701 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 187 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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 12 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to South Korea that are best for you.

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JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

19:55-7:25

1 stop28h 30m

Incheon Intl

Fri 23/1

23:15-18:35

1 stop26h 20m

R13 658

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:40-22:00

1 stop25h 20m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

16:55-18:35

1 stop32h 40m

R14 063

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

13:40-22:00

1 stop25h 20m

Incheon Intl

Sat 28/2

16:55-6:10

1 stop20h 15m

R14 063

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Wed 28/1

0:05-13:05

1 stop20h 00m

R14 182

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

R14 368

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 26/1

10:40-15:40

2 stops22h 00m

Incheon Intl

Sat 7/2

23:15-9:25

2 stops41h 10m

R15 399

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-14:40

2 stops21h 50m

Incheon Intl

Tue 27/1

15:40-8:20

2 stops23h 40m

R15 483

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/1

9:50-14:40

2 stops21h 50m

Incheon Intl

Fri 23/1

15:40-8:20

2 stops23h 40m

R15 483

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/4

10:40-22:20

2 stops28h 40m

Incheon Intl

Mon 4/5

16:45-9:25

2 stops23h 40m

R15 517

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Tue 14/4

10:40-22:20

2 stops28h 40m

Incheon Intl

Thu 14/5

16:45-9:25

2 stops23h 40m

R15 686

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 12/12

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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 R10 531). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 148). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to KR?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to South Korea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 12 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from South Africa to South Korea at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 27% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to South Korea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to South Korea. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to South Korea flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 12 December 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, 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.

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

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, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific 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 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 268. Users have also found prices from R7 365 and R8 125 on Singapore Airlines 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R10 531). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 148). 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 12 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR10 065AverageR16 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 549AverageR16 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapestR13 455AverageR14 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 700AverageR16 738FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 749AverageR15 406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 011AverageR17 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 589AverageR18 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 805AverageR18 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 345AverageR20 658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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