Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 955

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 24/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Jul 31 — Aug 71
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 1 July 2026.

Sat 3/109:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 16/1018:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/6R13 531
Sun 1/119:50
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop29h 05m
Etihad Airways
Sat 7/1117:50
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R13 662
Wed 2/99:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 11/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop20h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R13 826
Wed 5/89:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 12/818:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R14 039
Mon 3/89:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 26/818:20
ICN
-
JNB
2 stops43h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R14 269
Wed 18/1112:35
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop21h 40m
Qatar Airways
Tue 24/110:20
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop24h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/6R14 269
Wed 26/89:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/6R14 597
Wed 26/89:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/6R14 613
Mon 10/89:45
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop18h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 15/918:20
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop21h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 29/6R14 630
Wed 29/711:10
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop28h 15m
Cathay Pacific
Tue 11/813:40
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Cathay Pacific
Deal found 1/7R14 827
Wed 29/720:25
JNB
-
ICN
1 stop30h 25m
Singapore Airlines
Tue 11/89:00
ICN
-
JNB
1 stop41h 20m
Singapore Airlines
Deal found 28/6R14 843
Mon 20/716:35
CPT
-
ICN
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/810:15
ICN
-
CPT
1 stop32h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/6R14 876

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 1 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 531

One-way from

R7 955

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 237
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 3/10-16/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 39h 00m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 50m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 076 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

20:25-22:20

1 stop18h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

11:05-19:20

1 stop39h 15m

R14 909

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-21:55

1 stop29h 05m

Incheon Intl

Sat 14/11

17:50-12:30

2 stops25h 40m

R15 630

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

20:25-21:45

2 stops42h 20m

Incheon Intl

Mon 21/9

23:50-19:20

1 stop26h 30m

R15 712

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/8

11:10-19:05

1 stop24h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 10/9

13:40-7:55

1 stop25h 15m

R16 253
Fastest return journey

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/11

12:35-17:15

1 stop21h 40m

Incheon Intl

Tue 24/11

0:20-17:25

1 stop24h 05m

R16 434

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/7

13:45-21:45

2 stops25h 00m

Incheon Intl

Tue 11/8

16:45-19:20

1 stop33h 35m

R16 631

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 16/7

13:15-17:05

1 stop20h 50m

Incheon Intl

Mon 27/7

20:05-17:30

2 stops52h 25m

R17 090

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

19:30-17:05

1 stop38h 35m

Incheon Intl

Thu 6/8

1:20-10:15

1 stop39h 55m

R17 877

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Fri 31/7

19:30-17:05

1 stop38h 35m

Incheon Intl

Fri 7/8

18:30-17:20

2 stops29h 50m

R18 107

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Sun 26/7

10:40-21:45

3 stops28h 05m

Incheon Intl

Mon 10/8

16:45-9:25

2 stops23h 40m

R18 107

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R7 741). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 898). 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 46 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

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 1 July 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.

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Juliet,Oct 2025

PUS - SIN

Very kind staff to arrange my luggage and really appreciate all help.

Food

7,8

Crew

8,6

Boarding

8,3

Entertainment

8,1

Overall

8,2

Comfort

8,0

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, Qatar Airways, and China Eastern fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 18h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 20h 05m. 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 299. Users have also found prices from R7 319 and R7 837 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to South Korea (average of R7 741). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in July is currently the most expensive (average of R27 898). 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

Discover the top 8 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 1 July 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR10 036AverageR16 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapestR11 318AverageR15 151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 777AverageR14 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR12 814AverageR16 546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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China EasternCheapestR13 055AverageR14 358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Air ChinaCheapestR13 828AverageR17 437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 086AverageR18 928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 678AverageR18 241FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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