Cheap flights from South Africa to South Korea from R7 771

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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ICN
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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 28 December 2025.

Sun 28/1214:30JNB - ICN
1 stop18h 15mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/10:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12R16 890
Sat 27/1223:00JNB - ICN
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/10:05ICN - JNB
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12R18 338
Sat 27/1223:00JNB - ICN
1 stop33h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/10:05ICN - JNB
1 stop34h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/12R22 747
Sun 28/1213:45JNB - ICN
1 stop20h 30mQatar Airways
Mon 12/115:00ICN - JNB
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 26/12R25 576
Sat 27/1219:45JNB - ICN
2 stops32h 30mLufthansa
Mon 12/113:30ICN - JNB
1 stop24h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 27/12R26 358
Sun 28/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/18:55ICN - JNB
2 stops30h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R26 425
Sat 27/129:50JNB - ICN
1 stop29h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/18:25ICN - JNB
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/12R27 540

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 28 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 878

One-way from

R7 771

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 106
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 75h 30m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 05m total
  • South Africa to South Korea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (R5 577 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 175 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 28 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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South Africa

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South Korea

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

13:40-7:25

1 stop34h 45m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

8:50-18:35

1 stop40h 45m

R13 878

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/2

17:15-18:20

1 stop42h 05m

Incheon Intl

Mon 23/2

10:45-11:50

1 stop32h 05m

R13 945

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

13:40-15:40

1 stop19h 00m

Incheon Intl

Fri 20/2

23:15-6:10

1 stop37h 55m

R14 011

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/1

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Sat 17/1

0:05-13:05

1 stop20h 00m

R14 194

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/1

14:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

Incheon Intl

Fri 16/1

0:05-13:05

1 stop20h 00m

R14 227

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/2

17:15-9:05

1 stop32h 50m

Incheon Intl

Sun 22/3

0:10-11:50

1 stop42h 40m

R14 410

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 660

JohannesburgIncheon

JNB - ICN

JNBICN

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

9:50-10:45

1 stop17h 55m

Incheon Intl

Sat 28/2

17:50-8:20

1 stop21h 30m

R14 677

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Thu 14/5

10:40-15:30

2 stops21h 50m

Incheon Intl

Thu 28/5

23:50-9:25

2 stops40h 35m

R14 993

Cape TownIncheon

CPT - ICN

CPTICN

Cape Town Intl

Wed 14/1

12:35-10:30

1 stop38h 55m

Incheon Intl

Thu 19/2

0:20-10:30

1 stop41h 10m

R15 159

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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 367). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 928). 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 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 28 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.

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

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

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

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, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways fly from South Africa to South Korea in about 34h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 7h 20m. 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 188. Users have also found prices from R7 251 and R7 998 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 367). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R13 928). 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 28 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Singapore AirlinesCheapestR10 382AverageR16 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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China EasternCheapestR13 245AverageR14 513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR13 493AverageR16 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 618AverageR15 144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 779AverageR17 006FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 278AverageR16 025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Cathay PacificCheapestR15 346AverageR18 656FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Air ChinaCheapestR15 559AverageR18 328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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EmiratesCheapestR16 994AverageR20 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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