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

Airlines like Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific 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 18h 55m. There are 12411 km between South Africa and South Korea. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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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Round-trip from	R12 326
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Average price	R15 329

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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 190). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 606). 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 59 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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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Singapore Airlines

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On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Cathay Pacific

7,6

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On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Qatar Airways

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10,0

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On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Etihad Airways

7,3

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1 540 reviews

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10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

Ethiopian Air

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10,0

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Anonymous,Sept 2026

SIN - JFK

On schedule, courteous, and attentive crew. Really old aircraft and restrooms are not looking good.

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How long is the flight from South Africa to South Korea?
Airlines like Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and Cathay Pacific 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 18h 55m. There are 12411 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.
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 190). Flying from South Africa to South Korea in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 606). 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 075	AverageR17 802	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Singapore Airlines	CheapestR11 478	AverageR17 309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Singapore Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR11 621	AverageR14 089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR13 038	AverageR16 582	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Cathay Pacific	CheapestR14 491	AverageR17 540	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 596	AverageR16 437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Air China	CheapestR15 269	AverageR16 266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 095	AverageR19 552	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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